gotoatz Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 One source of irritation for me for years has been the "Pleather" seating in the Mustangs. It always rears it ugly head in the same spot. On the outside bolster of the drivers seat. Started on my 05, continued on the 08 Bullitt, and shows the same pattern on the Shelby. I have looked at seat covers, both expensive and cheap, but have never liked the idea for several reasons. Usually they are very high priced for good quality, they usually don't fit very well. And, for me at least, it only effects the high use area, being the drivers seat. There are also considerations pertaining to air bags. I also don't want to buy new factory skins that will end up doing the same thing..... This is what the 05 looks like after 35,000 miles. I have owned it since new..... And here is what the 08 Bullitt looks like, with about 20K on the dial. Also owned since brand new....... When I bought the Shelby about 3 months ago, I noticed that it has also already started to deteriorate...... In looking around for a suitable solution, I stumbled on Seat Armour seat covers. Basically, it is a large Terry / Velour / micro fiber heavyweight towel, with a cutout and elastic bands for the headrest. It is completely washable, goes on and comes off in about 2 minutes. Will not interfere with side air bags. From what I can tell, I believe this will provide some protection for the seat, while making it easy to remove, clean install, etc......Very reasonably priced, ranging from 25 bucks to 40 bucks, depending upon logo, shipping, where you buy, etc...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra2564 Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Mine look that bad with 11,500 miles on it. It is a shame you need to cover it up to save it from normal use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Seeing and reading this I have to ask, do you guys have a regular routine for cleaning and conditioning of the leather? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted July 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Mine look that bad with 11,500 miles on it. It is a shame you need to cover it up to save it from normal use. Couldn't agree with you more..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted July 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Seeing and reading this I have to ask, do you guys have a regular routine for cleaning and conditioning of the leather? Yep. Normal detailing which includes leather conditioner and cleaner monthly.......It really is a shame........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Agree they shouldn't wear that quickly. My last fun car was a 99 trans am. Did the same thing. Have s vette and it diesnt d o that. I figured it was somewhat due to my entry and exit process. I'm 6-4 200. With s vette you have to fall into seat and swing your l egs out on the ground to get out. Ive been doing that in my 10 gt500 and at 8000 miles they look pretty good. I do have an nos set just in case so when I sell it'll have new seats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 That is terrible and sorry to see this and always worried about something like this myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdvision Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Glad my seats don't have that problem. Even the seats in my wife's daily driven 2010 GT convertible with 30,000 mile and 3 hard, cold Alberta winters (-40 degree temps.) are perfect.. I never condition the leather and only use a damp micro fiber towel to clean them. Prematurely worn seats are typically caused by items such as zippers, buttons or other rough items rubbing repeatedly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Man them look awesome for that many miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra2564 Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 i have put around 4000 miles a year on mine since new, except this year. I clean and treat once a year as it is purely a toy, car show queen and/or Sunday cruiser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra2564 Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Has anybody priced the drivers side seat cover from Ford? Mine is starting to wear on the back in the same place as above photos. I most always wear jeans and I suppose it is too rough on he leather getting in and out. Leather is supposed to be a wear upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 i bought an extra set of front seat covers when i got my car in 2010---figuring id have the car awhile and had a bad exoereince on wear on a 99TA.They ran 600 bucks ea seat for both pieces at the time 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Perhaps it is the leather protector? I used a leather protector on my 1995 Cobra seats and it turned out just like yours. I was informed back then that the side bolsters were not leather. Since then I have only used a damp rag and the issue has not happened again in my many Mustangs since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 I have 44k on my car. And use Griots leather conditioner. They look and smell like brand new. Sorry yours look so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Conditioner use = every 3 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glroy Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Get the interior upgrade package from Garry Disney. Gets rid of most of the Pleather and they take a lot of abuse!! I have 40K on my interior upgrade, 90% of that with the top down, temps over 100 F, sweat,salt, sun tan lotion, rain, and hail. They are a little faded but no wear out spots. Sorry but your seat covers look bad and not the good bad. Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra2564 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Looked up Gary Disney. Neat looking stuff but very pricey. I called and talked to Gary, very nice exchange. He doesnt make or have the OEM skins. I just ordered a back skin from Ford for $476.00. Mine doesnt look like a disaster yet but it will eventually. I will have a spare before Ford quits providing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoMoCo408 Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 My last two trucks did this and Ford replaced the covers on the trucks during the 3 year 36,000 mile warranty period. My 2010 GT500 has only 7400 but of course the seats still look good. Did anyone try to have the seat covers replaced at Fords? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8MS-01904 Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 My last two trucks did this and Ford replaced the covers on the trucks during the 3 year 36,000 mile warranty period. My 2010 GT500 has only 7400 but of course the seats still look good. Did anyone try to have the seat covers replaced at Fords? I had a '93 Cobra that had the driver seat material replaced. The Stealership farmed out the job. It was fine. Also, have a '10 Explorer driver bottom replaced, this current Stealership must have had a person take care of it. Turned out OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8MS-01904 Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 It may be also the way you enter & exit the vehicle. Try another method that has you not using the back as a sliding fixture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsnake Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 Agree with the above. Have no marks on mine and going on 2 1/2 years. Perhaps you should take that Desert Eagle 50 cal off your right hip before you get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 Seems like the plasticizer precipitated out of both my seats after a few years and left a sticky residue that would not wipe off with a damp rag. Finally used a vinyl cleaner to remove the film, but the rag also removed some black pigmentation from the seats. I used Lexol products a few years back, but stopped after learning the seat skins were not truly made of 100% leather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 Seems like the plasticizer precipitated out of both my seats after a few years and left a sticky residue that would not wipe off with a damp rag. Finally used a vinyl cleaner to remove the film, but the rag also removed some black pigmentation from the seats. I used Lexol products a few years back, but stopped after learning the seat skins were not truly made of 100% leather. Ivan, What do you use on your seats now ? Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al ellison Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 Check with Shelby, in the past they offered "take off" seat covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 Ivan, What do you use on your seats now ? Rob I just wipe them down with a damp towel ... no cleaners or preservatives. I'm considering having the Shelby interior by Gary Disney installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 It may be also the way you enter & exit the vehicle. Try another method that has you not using the back as a sliding fixture. I agree, my 2007 looks New, only about 15K miles, but it shows no wear. Just looking at those it is obvious something it scraping them getting in and out, you can see the scrape marks. I am not saying the seats are high quality, they are not, but this is not normal. I too am looking at Gary Disneys Upgrade package if he ever puts it on sale again, otherwise I might just go with the one that does not say Shelby, I have enough things on my car that say Shelby anyway. The Same exact covers are like $800 difference between plain and Shelby logo's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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