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Offline rollguy

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Cheap, washable seat cover!
« on: August 13, 2011, 03:00:50 PM »
You may not believe this, but I found the cheapest seat cover there is. The cost was about $5.00.   Go to your local K-Mart, Wal-Mart, or Target and get a "Bath Sheet".   It is just a very large bath towel.  Tuck it behind the raised head rest, and then push the head rest down to hold it in place.  When it gets dirty, just throw it in the washing machine!


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Re: Cheap, washable seat cover!
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2011, 03:07:55 PM »
Does it come in plaid?  :rotfl:
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Re: Cheap, washable seat cover!
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2011, 03:34:48 PM »
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Re: Cheap, washable seat cover!
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2011, 04:13:58 PM »
I've tried the towel thing but they fall down and clump at the small of my back. I saw these seat covers on another site. They are jeans made into seat covers. I don't know why, but I love them! I'm may try to find a local person to make me some.


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Re: Cheap, washable seat cover!
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2011, 05:05:30 PM »
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Re: Cheap, washable seat cover!
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2011, 11:52:22 PM »
I like the jean idea, but I like the MOLLEN seat covers a lot more.
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Re: Cheap, washable seat cover!
« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2011, 10:22:06 PM »
Quote from: eaglefreek on August 13, 2011, 04:13:58 PM
I've tried the towel thing but they fall down and clump at the small of my back.

Update:   I found these tarp hooks at Harbor Freight Tools:

They work great with bungee cords to hold the towel in place:
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Re: Cheap, washable seat cover!
« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2011, 11:56:15 PM »
Its funny you should say that Dave...I just so happen to have a big plaid beach towel!!
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Re: Cheap, washable seat cover!
« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2011, 01:03:16 AM »
Quote from: eaglefreek on August 13, 2011, 04:13:58 PM
I've tried the towel thing but they fall down and clump at the small of my back. I saw these seat covers on another site. They are jeans made into seat covers. I don't know why, but I love them! I'm may try to find a local person to make me some.




Reminiscent of the old Levi's interior offered in AMCs in the 70s!
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Re: Cheap, washable seat cover!
« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2011, 02:07:41 AM »
I like these ideas.  When I finally get around to putting in the seats Shanebo sent me I think I should find something to cover up and protect them for everyday use.  Too bad I cannot find a decent upholstery person around here that does not cost an arm and a leg or do crappy work.
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Re: Cheap, washable seat cover!
« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2011, 10:44:50 PM »
Did those seats clean up all right for ya brandon?
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Re: Cheap, washable seat cover!
« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2011, 11:13:14 PM »
Quote from: 83Eagle! on August 20, 2011, 02:07:41 AM
I like these ideas.  When I finally get around to putting in the seats Shanebo sent me I think I should find something to cover up and protect them for everyday use.  Too bad I cannot find a decent upholstery person around here that does not cost an arm and a leg or do crappy work.
it is time to get a sewing machine and take matters into your own hands brandon :P
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Re: Cheap, washable seat cover!
« Reply #12 on: August 20, 2011, 11:19:46 PM »
I have a sewing machine. 
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Re: Cheap, washable seat cover!
« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2011, 11:45:45 PM »
83Eagle! Having a sewing machine doesn't mean you know how to use it  ;D
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Re: Cheap, washable seat cover!
« Reply #14 on: August 21, 2011, 12:26:29 AM »
Quote from: 83Eagle! on August 20, 2011, 11:19:46 PM
I have a sewing machine. 
ok, you got step 1 covered.  Now my order will be fore front and rear seat covers for my wagon and a set for the kammback.  nutmeg for the wagon and blue for the kammy please :P
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