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Nov 2nd, 2019, 11:26 | #1 |
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Seat covers
We have successfully kept the seats in our 1993 240 SE in fine condition protecting them with cloth seat covers. These have given up the ghost. Generic seat covers on sale don't seem to work with the chunky shape of the 240 seat. Does anyone have recommendations where to buy suitable covers that don't cost a mint?
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Nov 2nd, 2019, 23:23 | #2 |
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One option is to not worry about seat covers. When they look shabby the originals can be removed and washed in the washing machine. While they're in the wash you can repair or replace any seat foam that's falling apart. Removal instructions can be found here
http://cleanflametrap.com/tony/seat_bottom.htm http://cleanflametrap.com/tony/seat_back.htm It's not as daunting as it looks in the instructions -- I found it quite a satisfying job to do.
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Nov 3rd, 2019, 09:08 | #3 |
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I would still prefer to use some protective seat covers. It is my wife's car and it is more about preserving the seats. They pretty much look like they just left the factory and I would like to keep them this way but thanks for the suggestion.
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Nov 3rd, 2019, 11:29 | #4 |
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Top-Quali...IAAOSwCBFax2-A
Any good: ~ I use this type on a couple of cars 240 & V70- good for everyday use/servicing –remove for Sunday best. You should find the correct size with a little shopping, ebay will also show alternatives. Bob. |
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Nov 6th, 2019, 07:24 | #5 |
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Thank you for that. What I am really after is the cloth type covers rather than the rain/mud covers. The problem I have had so far is finding ones built for as wide and square a seat as the 240. I have had to return a few attempts.
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Nov 10th, 2019, 18:06 | #6 |
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Dare I say it, but either find some new covers from the same source that you found the original ones or:
use the covers Bob suggests source some replacement Volvo OEM seat covers and use one set and keep the other set for a rainy day Good luck! |
Nov 10th, 2019, 23:56 | #7 |
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The covers that wore out were put on by my wife's parents in 1995. Generic seat covers were wider in that decade.
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Nov 11th, 2019, 15:48 | #8 |
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Hello. I can understand what you are looking for and why. Yes covers were more widely available in the past and more for specific cars. I wonder if you can buy made to measure or bespoke covers now? I think that would achieve what you really want.
or. Not really what you are asking for. But. I think the original Volvo fabric is covers that can be removed. I think Nick has alluded to getting original covers from old seats off another Volvo of the same model. Use those, and save your really good condition covers in safe storage. Good luck. |
Nov 12th, 2019, 03:13 | #9 |
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Good idea -- then you get to replace any perished seat foam at the same time. You can wash the seat covers in a washing machine (best to do a cold wash).
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