Seat Cover Comparison
JK Freak
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I agree with Mark. It depends on what people are looking for. Someone may love the Neoprene covers where for myself, I don't care for them. I put Seat Savers from Covercraft and love them because they are durable others may hate them.
A poll would be interesting. I searched a LOT looking at Seat Covers. It is a difficult choice.
A poll would be interesting. I searched a LOT looking at Seat Covers. It is a difficult choice.
JK Super Freak
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Coverkings are the shit. They are pretty much the nicest seat cover I've ever owned. I have em on the fronts only, which is great because I haven't had my rear seat in since about 6 months ago. Got a great deal from Bustabizz. And they have the Jeep logos embroidered in the head rests. They look great and actually provide more cushioning on the seat...my girlfriend got em for me and she loves having more padding. 
hey, whatever keeps her happy keeps me happy. and they look awesome
hey, whatever keeps her happy keeps me happy. and they look awesome
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JK Freak
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From: Las Vegas, NV
Wet Okoles.
Not to throw a wet blanket on the poll idea, but the problem is there is not going to be a single, best seat cover. Some folks don't mind the well-documented poor quality of some brands as opposed to the higher quality of the other brands because they care about price. Misplaced holes (for headrests) and poor stitching don't bother them. Others are in a hot climate and can't stand neoprene (it is pretty bad when it's hot). Others want something like leather or vinyl because it won't stain as readily.
I guess what I'm saying is, better than a poll would be a single post, at the top of the thread, that summarizes what are the various brands, materials, features, disadvantages, and advantages. IOW: Instead of having to search dozens of threads, or instead of having to read a lengthy thread that could easily grow to dozens of pages with dozens of diversions from the main topic, one could find all of the pertinent information in one post.,right at the front of the thread. If OP had found that, especially in the FAQ, then I don't think he would have ever suggested a poll in the first place.
Not to throw a wet blanket on the poll idea, but the problem is there is not going to be a single, best seat cover. Some folks don't mind the well-documented poor quality of some brands as opposed to the higher quality of the other brands because they care about price. Misplaced holes (for headrests) and poor stitching don't bother them. Others are in a hot climate and can't stand neoprene (it is pretty bad when it's hot). Others want something like leather or vinyl because it won't stain as readily.
I guess what I'm saying is, better than a poll would be a single post, at the top of the thread, that summarizes what are the various brands, materials, features, disadvantages, and advantages. IOW: Instead of having to search dozens of threads, or instead of having to read a lengthy thread that could easily grow to dozens of pages with dozens of diversions from the main topic, one could find all of the pertinent information in one post.,right at the front of the thread. If OP had found that, especially in the FAQ, then I don't think he would have ever suggested a poll in the first place.
JK Jedi Master
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As in something added here? https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18617
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JK Freak
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If it turns into a good thread, maybe the mods will relabel it the "Official Seat Cover Comparison Thread" and make it a sticky.
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JK Enthusiast
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stay away from the rugged ridge seat covers. i tore one on install it was replaced under warranty and now less than 6 months later the seams are coming apart on the driver seat. I would go with a wet akolie neoprene seat cover to replace them but I think i am going to get the new mastercraft seats here soon.
JK Enthusiast
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From: NW Florida
This is good info. I think everyone agrees Wet Okoles are the best neoprene and Igees are a great leather substitute, but I would like to know the differences in the canvas, nylon, what ever seat covers (non-neoprene, non-leather(like)).
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JK Freak
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= happy!I would actually like to go with Cordura, since I live in the desert and regularly see >110F temps in the summer...and hard top is unheard of! I like a nice cloth, but need to check out color options. I'm on the fence about going with a blue or red accent theme...
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JK Super Freak
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I know the cordura doesn't show up well in photos, but the Marathons look funny to me without any stitching across the front. It makes them look more like "seat covers" than the factory seat appearance. They work, but I want more stitching across the front, similar to my Iggees.
