Sheepskin Seat Covers

[Pohaku]

I'm looking at buying sheepskin seat covers (fronts and back) for my Blizzard. Anyone else already order sheepskin seat covers for their 2010? Which vendor did you order from and what is your assessment of product quality and fit? What color did you order an how well did it match your interior (mine is bisque)?

Thanks!

[7th_paramita]

I got a sheepskin from IKEA which (partially) covers the seat, but not the back. They are about $30 each and look great. Just gave me a little bit of extra padding. Needed some velcro to keep them in place.

[Boo]

Originally Posted by 7th_paramita

I got a sheepskin from IKEA which (partially) covers the seat, but not the back. They are about $30 each and look great. Just gave me a little bit of extra padding. Needed some velcro to keep them in place.

I once did the same thing with my Gen II driver's seat:



Then eventually I switched to this sheared (not the unshorn longhaired) sheepskin cover:



But I think Pohaku is looking for the really nice, full (front/back/sides), sheared sheepskin covers -- the ones that typically cost over $200 for each front seat (don't think I've ever seen sheepskin covers on rear seats).

I'd like a really nice sheepskin cover too for my driver's seat. But so far I've been unwilling to spend $200+ for one.

[Pohaku]

Yes, I am looking at the pricey ones, which is why I'm asking here first. I'd hate to shell out $200 a seat for a product that has issues. I was hoping that someone had already installed some that they just loved and could recommend to me.

They do make covers for the rear seat as well - and surprise, they cost as much as two front seat covers.

[Pohaku]

Well, I ordered a set of the mid-level covers from Shear Comfort. Just ordered the front seats. We'll see how they turn out before I spring for the rear seat as well. The rear seat is only available as a custom job and costs more than the two mid level front seat covers. The mid level covers are described as follows:

Custom Sheepskin: Custom Seat Covers are pre-made from 100% genuine sheepskin, for specific seat sizes. The wrap around style leaves map pockets open and seat controls accessible.

So, no part sheepskin/part fuzzy acrylic covers. I'm also not buying the separate covers for the head rests as they seem unnecessary. I have the bisque interior so I went with something called "Mushroom." We'll see how it matches up. The covers accommodate the seat side airbags.

I'll report back on quality, fit and installation once I get them and put them on. Living in Minnesota, these are really great in the winter.

[rrolff]

Originally Posted by Boo

I once did the same thing with my Gen II driver's seat:

I have to say I like the look - kind of a retro Star Trek beast fur thing... Too bad it's still not around

[Boo]

Originally Posted by rrolff

I have to say I like the look - kind of a retro Star Trek beast fur thing... Too bad it's still not around

As Doc Willie said when I first posted that photo in another thread:

Originally Posted by Doc Willie

OMIGOD you sat on the Tribbles !!!

[Boo]

Originally Posted by Pohaku

Well, I ordered a set of the mid-level covers from Shear Comfort. Just ordered the front seats. We'll see how they turn out before I spring for the rear seat as well. The rear seat is only available as a custom job and costs more than the two mid level front seat covers. The mid level covers are described as follows:

Custom Sheepskin: Custom Seat Covers are pre-made from 100% genuine sheepskin, for specific seat sizes. The wrap around style leaves map pockets open and seat controls accessible.

So, no part sheepskin/part fuzzy acrylic covers. I'm also not buying the separate covers for the head rests as they seem unnecessary. I have the bisque interior so I went with something called "Mushroom." We'll see how it matches up. The covers accommodate the seat side airbags.

I'll report back on quality, fit and installation once I get them and put them on. Living in Minnesota, these are really great in the winter.

Thanks Pohaku. Looking forward to your report and, hopefully, pics. I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on some nice sheepskins for my driver's seat.

[rrolff]

Originally Posted by Boo

As Doc Willie said when I first posted that photo in another thread:

You are close - and I see that one (you would need a tremendous number of similar tribbles - and sewing the pelts - uggh).

There was some random episode (Google failed me) where I am sure there was this furry beast - which looked similar - yet not so blond (not the babe Terry Garr).......

[rrolff]

It took some digging - I give you
Mugato

Crazy monster guy with poisonous nose thing - quite dangerous.