The interior of your automobile may look pristine when you first drive it off the lot, but countless dangers are just waiting to pounce. Every Big Gulp is a potential sticky brown stain if it ever toppled over. Every take-out burger is a potential grease spot if its fatty juices breach the paper wrapper. And, every dirty work shirt is a potential sweat outline permanently written into your seatback if you ever drive leaned back. Luckily, there's one line of defense against all these hazards: seat covers.
Now, you've probably thought about ordering seat covers in the past but hesitated because you don't know how to install seat covers. Well, we're here with good news: the seat covers installation process is a lot easier than you probably imagined. In fact, we've put together a quick overview of how it's generally done for both bucket and bench seats. Check it out:
Bucket Seats Installation
- Remove your headrests.
- Slide the seat cover's back piece over the back of your seat, making sure that the cover's seams match up with your seat's contours.
- Tuck the seat cover through the crease of your seat and secure it on the backside. Most seat covers use Velcro or snaps to stay put.
- Once the back piece is in place, slide the cover's bottom piece over your seat's lower cushion. Remember to make sure that the cover's seams line up with the seat's contours.
- Tuck the seat cover through the crease of your seat and run the tie-down straps from the front of the cover to the back. Connect the straps to the back and tighten then for a snug fit.
- Slide the headrest covers into place and put your headrests back into the seat.
Bench Seats Installation
- Remove your headrests.
- Wrap the seat cover's back piece around the bench seat's back and pull it tight, making sure that the cover's seams line up with your seat's contours.
- Tuck the seat cover through the crease of your seat and secure it on the backside with the Velcro or straps.
- Secure the Velcro seams around the outline of your seat, pulling as tight as you can.
- After the back piece is in place, slide the cover's bottom piece over your seat's lower cushion. Make sure that the cover's seams line up with the seat's contours.
- Tuck the seat cover through the crease of your seat and run the tie-down straps from the front of the cover to the back. Connect the straps to the back and tighten then for a snug fit.
- Put on the headrest covers and insert your headrests back into the seat.
Taking the Next Step
Before installation, choosing the correct seat cover for your driving habits and style is key. We understand that purple Hibiscus flowers may be screaming your name loud and clear, but if your driving plans involve four-legged friends, you may want to skip the flora and lay down serious protection with dog seat covers. Most are quilted for Fido's comfort and are durable with water-repellant materials.Installing the seat covers is the easy part. Choosing seat covers for your vehicle is the tricky part. There are a lot of different Jeep seat covers out there, and more than a handful of Mustang seat covers. Narrowing the list to one set boils down to your lifestyle and your sense of style.
If you do a lot of active sports, neoprene seat covers are probably the best choice. Not only are they nearly waterproof (they're made from wetsuit material), they're also quite durable. And, there are a number of different brands to choose from, including Wet Okole seat covers and Saddleman seat covers. If you'd prefer a more classy addition to your interior, leather seat covers are an excellent choice. They give you the look of an expensive dealership option without the expense. Or, slide on a set of sheepskin seat covers. Not only do they look regal, but they feel like you're sitting on a cloud.
If you're a hunter or just like the feeling of being surrounded by the great outdoors, camo seat covers are for you. They're available in a wide range of authentic camouflage patterns and are sturdy enough to withstand mud, blood and grime. Whatever material you go with, be sure to pop for custom seat covers instead of universals. You don't want your Subaru seat covers to look like old sheets draped across your interior after all. We also have tons of seat covers reviews, be sure to check them out.
