by Andrew Bernhardt
UV Damage
Just because every form of life on Earth is dependent on the sun for its
existence doesn't mean that solar rays aren't a mixed blessing. Too much sun
exposure is not healthy for our skin, and it certainly is harmful to our
upholstery. Leather is especially susceptible to sun damage because UV radiation
dries out the natural oils in the leather. Without these oils keeping things
moist, the leather will eventually start to crack. Cloth upholstery is also in
danger. Direct sunlight on your fabrics has a bleaching effect. Where once your
seats were dark blue or black, an overdose of ultra violet radiation will leave
your seats looking purple or ashen. Since you can't always park in the shade,
you can give yourself year-round protection with a snazzy set of seat covers.
A Guide to Covering Your Damaged Seats
Sometimes bad things happen to good upholstery. If the interior of your vehicle
has suffered some cruel twist of fate (a leaky pen left lying in the backseat,
or a torn seam that's threatening to unravel completely), you have the ability
to rejuvenate your vehicle's seats without having to go through the hassle of a
complete reupholster job. Instead of calling up your dealer and shelling out an
arm and a leg for new seats, you can simply slide a new set of seat covers
directly over the old ones. No muss, no fuss-just great looking seat covers that
fit like a glove.
There are three different types seat covers, a custom fit, semi-custom fit and
universal fit. Let's take a closer look at the benefits you get with each style.
Custom Fit Seat Covers
Just as an Armani suit is properly measured, cut and stitched to fit the unique
shapes and contours of the wearer, so too is a custom fit seat cover
meticulously designed for a precise fit over your seats. No part of your
particular vehicle's seat is forgotten or overlooked - not the position of the
head rest, nor the location of the seat's ergonomic controls, nor even where
your seatbelts are mounted. Everything is taken into consideration, and these
made-to-measure seat covers will fit like they were factory-installed. Moreover,
custom fit seat covers will not obstruct your seat's side-impact airbags, so
you'll be just as secure as before, only with better looking and better
protected upholstery.
Semi-Custom Fit Seat Covers
While a tailor-made suit fits your body to a T, off-the-rack clothing still
looks and feels great, and you usually have enough left over for a matching
shirt and tie. Semi-custom fit seat covers are the economical alternative to the
tailored suit. They are stitched together following patterns that will work with
your vehicle's seats as well as with similarly sized seats in other cars, trucks
and SUVs. Except for the 3 Star Semi-Custom Sheepskin Seat Cover, semi-custom
fit seat covers do not leave access to lumbar controls, and they should not be
used if you have side-impact airbags on your vehicle. Nevertheless, they deliver
fantastic protection against the whole gamut of seating hazards.
Universal Seat Covers
Like the name implies, universal seat covers fit any high-back and low-back
bucket seat, regardless of your year, make or model. Rather than being used as
long-term coverings, our universal seat covers are a perfect companion in your
vehicle for when life gets a little messy. They install in seconds, so you can
slip them on when you need them and store them away in your trunk when you
don't. Like the semi-custom seat covers, the universal seat covers should not be
used on seats with side-impact airbags.
Tips On Making Over Your Interior
Your vehicle is more than just a means of transportation - it is an extension of
your identity, your personality and your uniqueness. You want your vehicle to
mirror yourself, and the right set of seat covers is an excellent way to
personalize your interior. And, with all the different colors, patterns and
materials at your disposal, you have an almost limitless array of ways to
customize your car seats.
With every vehicle and every lifestyle kept in mind, Andrew Bernhardt hopes that
this information will help you find the right
seat cover to protect your seats. For more information about
sheepskin seat covers and more for your vehicle, please visit
AutoAnything.com.