Interior/Exterior Seat Covers - sheepskin or Wet Okoles?
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Originally Posted by loxycoon
Well, I can only tell you that once I got those things on, there is no way I am taking them off at ANY time in the near future. I know people have said it is easy, but it was a fight for me the whole way. They are difficult to put on only because all of the straps that hold them on go beneath the seat - and you need to feed them in between the actual seat and the plastic moudling/housing. Go ahead - try to get your hand in between that and you'll see what I mean! It ended up being a joint effort between myself and my boyfriend to get them on. Only the seat bottoms as tough - the backs and headrests were easy. Now that I know how they go on, it would probably be a little easier, but...
I don't think I'd worry about them getting sweaty. It's been nearly 100 degrees here the last few days (except for today) and I never felt that they were uncomfortable. They are made from neoprene, which is waterproof. My guess is that if you sweat too much, you could just towel dry the seat and be fine, since the seat won't absorb it.
If you want to see some great looking Wet Okoles, mmatarella has his as part of his sig file (Black/Red covers). They look way cooler than mine. And I've seen Wagnbat post some pics of his in other Wet Okole threads - the same colors as mine, but with a stylized bat logo.
I don't think I'd worry about them getting sweaty. It's been nearly 100 degrees here the last few days (except for today) and I never felt that they were uncomfortable. They are made from neoprene, which is waterproof. My guess is that if you sweat too much, you could just towel dry the seat and be fine, since the seat won't absorb it.
If you want to see some great looking Wet Okoles, mmatarella has his as part of his sig file (Black/Red covers). They look way cooler than mine. And I've seen Wagnbat post some pics of his in other Wet Okole threads - the same colors as mine, but with a stylized bat logo.
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And as for the sweat and neophrene. Wet Okole sells, and you can get from a local surf/dive shop, neoprene shampoo's & deoderizers.
#28
Ok, so once they're on, they're on, no easy R&R. I guess two seat covers up front would look better than just one as well. I really only have to worry about sweating up the seats badly about 4 months during the summer, so I might just put a towel over the seat when I drive.
Thanks for the pics and info on the Wet Okoles
-Keith
Thanks for the pics and info on the Wet Okoles
-Keith
#29
Hey, that's me
:smile: We've had quite the heat wave round here the past few weeks. I've got a convert and on our clubs drive last weekend it was mid 90's and high humidty. Heat index around 110 and sunny. After our lunch I finally gave in a put up the top and the ac on. My back wasn't damp. Other parts like face and such but the covers breath pretty well. They have nylon bound to them and are cool in hot weather.
They do sell cleaners and protectant. I managed to get my backs pretty dirty with the top down all the time. Just turning grey from air born gunk, not spots. I used Wet Okoles shampoo by hand and my home carpet steam cleaner to pull up the water. A shop vac / wet vac would do as well.
I give them a thumbs up. Installing the fronts is much easier if you raise the seats all the way up. Once you do that it makes it drastically easier to access the side of the seat and get the cover tucked under the trim, and easier to do the straps too.
They do sell cleaners and protectant. I managed to get my backs pretty dirty with the top down all the time. Just turning grey from air born gunk, not spots. I used Wet Okoles shampoo by hand and my home carpet steam cleaner to pull up the water. A shop vac / wet vac would do as well.
I give them a thumbs up. Installing the fronts is much easier if you raise the seats all the way up. Once you do that it makes it drastically easier to access the side of the seat and get the cover tucked under the trim, and easier to do the straps too.
Originally Posted by loxycoon
If you want to see some great looking Wet Okoles, mmatarella has his as part of his sig file (Black/Red covers). They look way cooler than mine. And I've seen Wagnbat post some pics of his in other Wet Okole threads - the same colors as mine, but with a stylized bat logo.
#30
Ok, so once they're on, they're on, no easy R&R. I guess two seat covers up front would look better than just one as well. I really only have to worry about sweating up the seats badly about 4 months during the summer, so I might just put a towel over the seat when I drive.
Thanks for the pics and info on the Wet Okoles
-Keith
Thanks for the pics and info on the Wet Okoles
-Keith
So, Mineon...what was the verdict on the Wet Okoles? Did they solve the sweat/discomfort problem?
Thanks...
#31
#32
I know this is reaching 4 years into the past, but I bought an '09 Mini with leatherette and while I love to get IN my Mini for a drive, I also can't wait to get OUT of it because I sweat so much on the seats.
So, Mineon...what was the verdict on the Wet Okoles? Did they solve the sweat/discomfort problem?
Thanks...
So, Mineon...what was the verdict on the Wet Okoles? Did they solve the sweat/discomfort problem?
Thanks...
I'm happy with them now. They are comfortable, hold up very well, and I try to stay ahead of the sweating by cranking up the air conditioning for a little while at the start of a ride on hot days.
#34
The pros and cons of the Okoles are.......they are great at protecting the seats from everything including moisture. But, they do not help with your sweating. Because they are a neoprene they will not absorb moisture.
Sheepskins are the best for taking moisture away from you, but you have to make sure you have them cleaned regularly or they will start smelling.
Sheepskins are the best for taking moisture away from you, but you have to make sure you have them cleaned regularly or they will start smelling.
#35
#38
I've had cheap eBay neoprene coveres a while back on a previous car of mine. I absolutely hated them. They were so hot in the summer, they made my back feel like it was ON FIRE! And, they were universal, so they didn't fit very well either to begin with...which became worse as the seat-bottom cover would always slide forward. They quickly found a happy home....in the trash.
I can vouch for sheepskin though! I had a pair of these (from sheepskin.com)in my old Miata. They were absolutely wonderful...if you're okay with the fluffy look, and the slight farm-like aroma. In summer, you won't sweat nearly as much (though they still feel hot), and in winter, you won't find any need for seat heaters (which I did not have in that car...so, I don't know if they'd even work through these very thick, high-quality covers). A couple of tips reguarding sheepskin: Pay more for better covers...the cheapos are made from small patches of pelt, which will not hold together like whole-pelt ones. And of course, NEVER get synthetic "sheepskin"...at least for the seating surface-areas...you'll HATE LIFE if you do!
BTW, does your Moss/Coverking covers have pockets behind them? (I didn't see seat-back pockets mentioned either way on Moss.) (Wet Okole offers them as an option...)
#39
Yes they do have seat back pockets.
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This company provide all covers to the local mini dealer and they are approved for the side air bags. Normal dealer price per pair is AUD$495 however, direct from supplier is about AUD$300.
Link to supplier attached. [under Gallery/Coupe number 659]
http://www.prestige-sheepskin.com.au...list.php?gid=3
I could arrange a group buy for USA if required.
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I got mine from Japan:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ana-japan.html
They are PVC, fit quite well and I love the funky design!
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ana-japan.html
They are PVC, fit quite well and I love the funky design!
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