Advice for summer seat covers?

[wikkid]

I won't be able to get to restore my seats before summer, so I was thinking of temporary covers that would cut down on UV degradation, but would also be perhaps give some relief from the heat of sun-baked leather and vinyl upholstery. Can anyone recommend a decent, basic cover to throw over the original seats that would protect/be less hot?

[azruss]

when i moved to arizona, i discovered the true meaning of 1st degree upholstery burns. I went out and got a set of cheap synthetic cloth , stretchy-type woven seat covers, available in many variations at your local auto parts store. They are comfortable, cool, breath well, inexpensive and ugly. Will definitely be putting a set on my spider

[wikkid]

Thanks, summer sun is definitely hot, even in the NE. I'll look into it - I'll bet they come in tan, too.

[laura79]

I put on two big terry towels and they work great; my seats are black and towels too. I fixed their by elastic string to headrests and under seat, so i can put on and take off very quickly.

[TulsaSpider]

Nothing beats sheepskin!

[BlackWidow]

I agree with TulsaSpider. Had sheepskin on both seats this summer and they were great. Just don't let them get wet.

[dhagood]

my father bought me a pair of generic sheepskin seat covers in new zealand, and they were marvelous. warm in winter, cool in summer, and lasted for at least 10 years. i have not been able to find a source in the united states that comes close to the quality of those new zealand sheepskins.

can any aussies comment or provide links?

[Kent124]

Probably the only comment an Aussie would make about NZ and sheep is why Kiwi's wear gum rubber boots.

[Baz]

Hey Kent, it is not well known that Australia has twice the amount of sheep as the Kiwis, and that Aussie boundary riders are also taxidermists...lol
Baz