Seat Covers

[steverjuk]

Any recommendations for seat covers, I've found a company in South Africa but wondering if anyone know's a company in the UK / Europe making good quality seat covers for the 80.

 

[Chris]

Escape Gear via APB are without doubt top quality but stupidly priced. I got some from the 4x4 show (which is on this Sunday actually) from a guy who only did seat covers. They've been superb. I'm wondering if he might appear in the exhibitor list for the show at Stratford. I'll have a look. They were very cheap like £40 but are far better quality than you'd think.

 

[stumog]

Chris cam you get contact details for the chap please as I will not be in attendance.

 

[Michael Montgomery]

Be interested in getting some too for a long time now any pictures of them Chris?

Thanks

 

[ianmcoutback]

Any recommendations for seat covers, I've found a company in South Africa but wondering if anyone know's a company in the UK / Europe making good quality seat covers for the 80.

Yes take a look at pro seat

Any recommendations for seat covers, I've found a company in South Africa but wondering if anyone know's a company in the UK / Europe making good quality seat covers for the 80.

Yes take a look at Pro seat here in Queensland the best you will ever find they deal with over seas customers as well
Proseat.com.au OK

 

[Chris]

Stu I'm not going. But the show has an exhibitor list. I wish I was but I have to run a presentation at SY Police rifle range. Double booked!

Just looked at list and can't see the bloke. It was something like UK seat covers.

No I don't have any pictures Dervis. Sorry.

 

[Dave_S]

Okay, I'll preface this with the word, Landrover. Look away now, if offended.

Okay - still here? - best fitted covers I've seen recently are genuine LR Defender ones - really well made, even have a pocket with a plastic tube you push between the base and the back to keep everything tight. Not tried them on an 80 series seat (yet), but will do when I get a few minutes free...

 

[Josh Tagg]

Okay, I'll preface this with the word, Landrover. Look away now, if offended.

Okay - still here? - best fitted covers I've seen recently are genuine LR Defender ones - really well made, even have a pocket with a plastic tube you push between the base and the back to keep everything tight. Not tried them on an 80 series seat (yet), but will do when I get a few minutes free...

I have tried defender seat covers, they're nowhere near wide enough I'm afraid.

 

[Dave_S]

Thanks Josh - saved me the effort!

 

[Bmonck]

Escape Gear via APB are without doubt top quality but stupidly priced. I got some from the 4x4 show (which is on this Sunday actually) from a guy who only did seat covers. They've been superb. I'm wondering if he might appear in the exhibitor list for the show at Stratford. I'll have a look. They were very cheap like £40 but are far better quality than you'd think.

I bought escape gear and they are great. I bought them in South Africa and had them posted to the hotel where a friend was staying. He brought them back. . Trouble free and fair price.

 

[fbnss]

couldnt see any seat cover stall today, and Chas, if you read this sorry for running away, the box i had on my shoulder was rather heavy!

 

[Jacob100]

Why don’t you try a local auto upholsterer like this lady in the Midlands?

http://bustleabout.co.uk/recent-projects/

 

[Stu156]

Steve, I went to Trimania in Reading for a re-trim. They weren't particularly cheap but did a great job of re-doing my interior. They used leather that was an exact match with the original (blue-grey) and did an excellent job.

 

[Gr8Yota]

I have Escape Gear. Agree on both counts... expensive but fit perfectly and very good quality.

 

[steverjuk]

Just purchased a set of escape gear seat covers, not cheap but hoping they are as good as everyone says. Just need to find a solution to the shabby steering wheel now.

 

[Chris]

Karl for the steering wheel. They're better than new.

 

[AndycruiserguyLomas]

Steve , you know the quality of the steering wheel having driven with one. If I was having one again I'd opt for the shiney "factory" finish above the plain leather.

 

[Chas]

I bought Escape Gear covers a couple of years ago from APB not cheap about £220 IIRC, on special offer at the Overland Show, for the front seats (I only have the front seats fitted) and they are a perfect fit and so far have lasted very well, no sign of wear yet.

 

[Chris]

But you have to specify if you want the EG logo on them. Default is plain.