Anyone of you guys use seat covers to protect leather seats?

 

They sell them for the rear seats but in my opinion, there's no reason to cover the leather. I mean they're seats for a reason and they're going to get worn out eventually. When that comes, I'll probably buy replacements lol

 

I have a custom set (spacer mesh) from Coverking for my 2009 TL. I have a grey leather and it gets really beat up. If you have kids, they will use the back of the seat as leverage to get it so I consider it a good idea. The covers from them have an opening for the side air bags as well. For the back seat, I use lion heart seat protectors so it doesn't deform the seats with the baby and booster seats.

 

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Would have to agree. Why cover those nice leather seats unless to protect them from damage by kids, pets, hauling things. In that the case, there is the rear seat covers that are available as mentioned by andrewcjduong.

 

I went with custom fit sheepskin seat covers in Silver which is really close to my Graystone leather. Cooler in summer, warmer in winter and pretty much indestructible...I have a set from my Volvo that I used for over 15 years, worth the money and keeps your leather like brand new. Real sheepskin covers have a leather, well sheepskin backing, and literally my Volvo after 15 years and 230K miles when sold it the leather looked like new.


I went with Acura rear seat so my German Shepherd's claws don't scratch the leather and dog park mud and dirt doesn't get all over, easier to clean the seat cover than the seats.

 

Thanks WolfieRules, I'm considering doing the same. Lacking experience as my TL is my first.

 

Do you have any pictures of them in your car?

 

I put a set of covers on my front seats. Got them at Walmart for about $35. Not the best fitting but they look good and certainly do the job - the leather looks brand new. For the price they are hard to beat.

 

Do you have a picture of your front seat covers?

 

I have a full backseat cover made by Acura. Installed just to be protected by my 7 year old. I will take some pictures today..

 

There is a side airbag on the TL. Just make sure it has a side air bag opening fit the seat cover.