car seat covers

[zeron]

I am considering putting machine washable car seat covers to make cleaning easier. However my car has air bags that pop out from the side (09 sports gx). Does anyone have experience on customizing car seat covers so that they wont interfere with the side airbag?

[zeron]

For reference purpose, this is a set of sample car set covers:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/2004-2006-Mazda-Mazda3-Car-Seat-Cover-Covers_W0QQitemZ260394766274QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMot ors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item260394766 274&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1215|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

[seelsy]

this item is said to not hinder the use of side airbags, however i do not know if this is accurate or not.http://cgi.ebay.ca/2004-2009-Mazda-Mazda3-Car-Seat-Covers-B-T153_W0QQitemZ150344495573QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotor s_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item15034449557 3&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1215%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

[Darkfrosty7]

my advice is, just stay away from those cheap ebay stuff.

[seelsy]

personally i would tend to agree, just trying to give him some options just incase :chuckle

[insaini]

STAY AWAY....

i already tried this .. i got the exact same one from the same buyer ... in white/black ...

first of all it doesnt fit properly ...

2nd .. i realized it looks really RICE ....

STAY AWAY... car loooks much better with oem seats!

[Tokic_o]

it makes your car look like a 91 civic. Is that enough to make you not buy em?

[zeron]

so what is the easiest solution to keep the interior clean?

[Flagrum_3]

I just use the Obusform basic black seat covers.They look fine as they are just plain black and you never have to worry about the oem seats getting stained or too dirty.

If your going out on a hot date or a meet or just want to impress, just pull them off and toss them in the back.

Best thing you can do to preserve the driver's seat from everyday wear an tear IMHO.



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[liquidzyklon]

Isn't seat covers a problem for 2007+ Mazda3's since they all have side air bags on the front seats. So a seat cover will prevent them from coming out.

[sunkist4338]

so what is the easiest solution to keep the interior clean?

top 10 ways to keep your interior clean

10. scotch guard
9. don't eat in your car
8. don't drink in car
7. no smoking in car
6. no sex in the car
5. don't wash your car with the windows open
4. close your sunroof before a big torential(sp) down pour
3. don't shave while you drive (especially with shave cream)
2 don't paint your toe nails while driving (especially while you are the driver)
and the number 1 way to keep the interior clean .... never sit in your car

omg (I think I've watched one to many episodes of David Letterman) :bana2:lock:bana:chuckle:chuckle:chuckle

[DESTROYER]

top 10 ways to keep your interior clean

10. scotch guard
9. don't eat in your car
8. don't drink in car
7. no smoking in car
6. no sex in the car
5. don't wash your car with the windows open
4. close your sunroof before a big torential(sp) down pour
3. don't shave while you drive (especially with shave cream)
2 don't paint your toe nails while driving (especially while you are the driver)
and the number 1 way to keep the interior clean .... never sit in your car

omg (I think I've watched one to many episodes of David Letterman) :bana2:lock:bana:chuckle:chuckle:chuckle
Very Funny Sunkist! Are those really your lips?? JJ.
Just enjoy the car because the stress of what might happen if you actually get a spot on it will kill you long before the car sees some wear.

[sunkist4338]

Very Funny Sunkist! Are those really your lips?? JJ.
Just enjoy the car because the stress of what might happen if you actually get a spot on it will kill you long before the car sees some wear.

No, I was the photographer who took the picture. I call the photo "Sugar Sugar" lol

[sunkist4338]

top 10 ways to keep your interior clean

10. scotch guard
9. don't eat in your car
8. don't drink in car
7. no smoking in car
6. no sex in the car
5. don't wash your car with the windows open
4. close your sunroof before a big torential(sp) down pour
3. don't shave while you drive (especially with shave cream)
2 don't paint your toe nails while driving (especially while you are the driver)
and the number 1 way to keep the interior clean .... never sit in your car

omg (I think I've watched one to many episodes of David Letterman) :bana2:lock:bana:chuckle:chuckle:chuckle


ha ha... I should have taken my own advise.. # 5 don't wash your car with the windows open...

I washed and waxed my car this morning and when I got to the passanger side the back window was down 1/2 was... lucky that I noticed before I started to spray that side with the hose :bang:bang:bang

on other thing to keep your newly washed car dry.... don't run over your wash bucket after you wash your car.... I did this this morning.. haha.. must remember to to be awake when I was my car. lol

[Flagrum_3]

ha ha... I should have taken my own advise.. # 5 don't wash your car with the windows open...

I washed and waxed my car this morning and when I got to the passanger side the back window was down 1/2 was... lucky that I noticed before I started to spray that side with the hose :bang:bang:bang

on other thing to keep your newly washed car dry.... don't run over your wash bucket after you wash your car.... I did this this morning.. haha.. must remember to to be awake when I was my car. lol

Couple of questions for yeah!!
How many times have you washed and waxed your car already? (Seems like every other post LOL)....and
How many drinks did you have for breakfast before your story above happened? :chuckle


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[sunkist4338]

Couple of questions for yeah!!
How many times have you washed and waxed your car already? (Seems like every other post LOL)....and
How many drinks did you have for breakfast before your story above happened? :chuckle


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well, I've had the car for a month now.. I have washed it at least six-7 times. and waxed it twice....

yeah I know. My neighbours have learned to accept it. I'm a freak.. I wash my car at the first sign of water spots... I also waxed it 2 just to make sure I did a good job:)


by the way you are very observant

[Chimera]

any updates on car seat covers...? =D

[mazda lover]

well, I've had the car for a month now.. I have washed it at least six-7 times. and waxed it twice....

yeah I know. My neighbours have learned to accept it. I'm a freak.. I wash my car at the first sign of water spots... I also waxed it 2 just to make sure I did a good job:)


by the way you are very observant

you should also polish the car first than wax...

[sunkist4338]

you should also polish the car first than wax...

what is the difference between polish and wax. what effect will the polish have?

I use meguires nxt gen wax 2.0

[insaini]

polish will make it shine!! ... wax will seal it :)

[Chimera]

anyone know anywhere to get decent seat covers for the 2010 Mazda 3?

[insaini]

dont get seat covers! read the thread!!

[axelf911]

There's some brands that allow for side airbag deployment, but honestly they looks really goofy. Cutouts on the sides..meeehhhh

[bergnside]

I work in renovations and im constantly covered in sawdust, drywall dust, debris, crumbs of all kinds of stuff, and i just drape an old bed sheet over my whole drivers seat during the week when im driving too and from work. it covers the black seat material, wraps around the chair with no problem and its easy to just pull off when its friday night and im gonna be wearing clean cltohes for the weekend. it doesnt interfere at ALL with where the airbags would come out of, it also doesnt change the feel of the bucket seats (that frankly are pretty comfy, stock) i will be the first to admit a bedsheet draped over my drivers seat looks dumb, it aint 'pretty' but it sure does the trick and frankly, during the week there's rarely other people riding in my car with me. some evenings but mostly on teh weekends when the sheet is off, and in the wash lol

GO THE CHEAP WAY. :) THATS MY ADVICE

[sunkist4338]

I work in renovations and im constantly covered in sawdust, drywall dust, debris, crumbs of all kinds of stuff, and i just drape an old bed sheet over my whole drivers seat during the week when im driving too and from work. it covers the black seat material, wraps around the chair with no problem and its easy to just pull off when its friday night and im gonna be wearing clean cltohes for the weekend. it doesnt interfere at ALL with where the airbags would come out of, it also doesnt change the feel of the bucket seats (that frankly are pretty comfy, stock) i will be the first to admit a bedsheet draped over my drivers seat looks dumb, it aint 'pretty' but it sure does the trick and frankly, during the week there's rarely other people riding in my car with me. some evenings but mostly on teh weekends when the sheet is off, and in the wash lol

GO THE CHEAP WAY. :) THATS MY ADVICE

hope you use clean sheets.:chuckle:chuckle jk.

black would be my preference if I did that. I may just use your idea. When I wear white linen cloths I get white fibers on the seat,,, drives me crazy. I also notice around the seams that it has a grayish look .. worn look... i THINK these seats are cheap. My last car had grey seats.. after 12 years they still looked new... I could even take my dog in the car and you would never know she was in it. I think those seats didn't even attract her fur. I never notice any hair on my clothes after she was in the car.... oh ya wait... I never sat in the passanger seat after she was in it as I was the driver... lol..
I should ask my passangers if they had an *ss full of hair :chuckle:chuckle

[zeron]

I think I am going to get this to keep my car clean:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-Portable-Car-Vacuum-Cleaner-Auto-DC-12-Voltage-New_W0QQitemZ220424601673QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item3352548049&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A2067|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50

[sunkist4338]

I think I am going to get this to keep my car clean:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-Portable-Car-Vacuum-Cleaner-Auto-DC-12-Voltage-New_W0QQitemZ220424601673QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item3352548049&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A2067|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50


i have that , got it at walmart... its the exact same one $20

[mzkaye729]

i have that , got it at walmart... its the exact same one $20

I think I may have to take a trip to my nearest walmart lol ! was it in the automotive section ??

I just hope it doesnt get the fuse blown as I've blown the cig lighter fuse three times plugging in a tire pump.

[solo.]

I hope you keep the car on while vacuuming....

[zeron]

I bought that vacum cleaner from walmart, wow it is very weak and doesn't pick up anything. End up returning it and now back to square one how to keep seats clean..

[mzkaye729]

I bought that vacum cleaner from walmart, wow it is very weak and doesn't pick up anything. End up returning it and now back to square one how to keep seats clean..

Thanks... saves me from buying the vacuum !

[seelsy]

i just use a shopvac once a week and sprayed them with scotchguard, i also dont really eat in my car much and am careful with drinks. (asmuch as possible anyways, the unforseen spill always occurs) thats when the steamer may make an appearance haha

[bman13]

Isn't seat covers a problem for 2007+ Mazda3's since they all have side air bags on the front seats. So a seat cover will prevent them from coming out.

They have seat covers that don't block the airbags now on ebay.