Caltrend seat covers fading

Moab

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Just a heads up. I have had my top off most of summer. But keep a car cover on 75% of the time. So not alot of time out in the sun. My backseat is now fading pretty bad. As opposed to my front seat covers that are under a Spyder shade.

Maybe all covers fade like this. IDK.

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My Corbeau Baja RS seats did that over one NJ summer. They went from black to a dark blue.
Ive tried to be diligent about the car cover. But some days it just doesn't get put on. My advice is to not run these in the sun. If at all possible.

Then again for $150 a set. I could buy one every year. Lol.
 
I'm gonna be really pissed if my PRP's start to fade!
High end expensive upholstery should never ever fade.
 
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Direct sun fades fabrics? Who knew? :rolleyes:
p.s. The idiot shift light on the dash is for that exact purpose too. Mind blown!😵
Many fabrics come with UV protection. And yes, I'm not surprised that a $150 seat cover set faded in the sun. But given the high quality of the fabric used by Caltrends. And it is really nice backpack type fabric. I was surprised at how quickly it faded. This is the Duromax(?) fabric. The heavier fabric offered by Caltrends.

Ill definitely try the 303 spray. And maybe invest in a full cab bimini top rather than the cab only spyder shade. Even the spyder shade has kept the fronts from fading.
 
Many fabrics come with UV protection. And yes, I'm not surprised that a $150 seat cover set faded in the sun. But given the high quality of the fabric used by Caltrends. And it is really nice backpack type fabric. I was surprised at how quickly it faded. This is the Duromax(?) fabric. The heavier fabric offered by Caltrends.

Ill definitely try the 303 spray. And maybe invest in a full cab bimini top rather than the cab only spyder shade. Even the spyder shade has kept the fronts from fading.
Just for kicks have you brought it up to Caltrend in a friendly manner. I would be interested to see what their response would be.
 
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Just a heads up. I have had my top off most of summer. But keep a car cover on 75% of the time. So not alot of time out in the sun. My backseat is now fading pretty bad. As opposed to my front seat covers that are under a Spyder shade.

Maybe all covers fade like this. IDK.

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Which Caltrend are these? I have the Duraplus on order. If so, what are your thoughts so far (other than the fading of course...)
 
Which Caltrend are these? I have the Duraplus on order. If so, what are your thoughts so far (other than the fading of course...)
They are excellent. Really hardcore but comfortable backpack type material. Good fit. I cant say enough good stuff about them. And i never see myself spending more than $200 on seat covers.

They have large pockets in the back of the front seats. Which i like alot. My only complaint is the back of the front seats and the pocket are vinyl. But other than that i dont think you can beat the value.
 
Interesting I'm about to pull the trigger on these actually. If you look on there website the Duraplus ones only have 3 stars in term of the UV resistance.


Would you recommend these over the NeoSupreme?

Those are the two I'm between right now.
 
For $150 i wouldnt waste my time calling. But i hear what your saying. I doubt they were ever intended to be uv resistant.
I hear you. I have them in my Jeep but haven't noticed the fading after a year. My sides are off and my top stays up plus I live in the shade. Even if they do fade I would be buying another set since I like the fit, durability and PRICE.
I might put a question into them by email about that spray Chris recommended and see what they say.
 
Interesting I'm about to pull the trigger on these actually. If you look on there website the Duraplus ones only have 3 stars in term of the UV resistance.


Would you recommend these over the NeoSupreme?

Those are the two I'm between right now.
If neosupreme is neoprene id skip them. Youll get a very sweaty ass. Literally.
 
Interesting I'm about to pull the trigger on these actually. If you look on there website the Duraplus ones only have 3 stars in term of the UV resistance.


Would you recommend these over the NeoSupreme?

Those are the two I'm between right now.
I will never get neoprene covers again. They are like a sponge and stain to easy
 
You aren't supposed to sit on 303, don't do that. Not much can take the sun where I live. Caltrend replaced at intervals like @Moab suggests is a good option.