[havegoodgetgive]

Howdy,

Anyone have any tips or suggestions for covers that can go on the 2nd or third row to protect the seats against denting from child car seats/boosters? I live in an area where temperatures regularly get in the triple digits during the summer (now). I have read some reviews on amazon for some of the seat protectors that they overtime will 'melt' in to the seat, which i DO NOT want to happen. Thanks in advance.

 

[keroppi]

My cheapest, simplest solution was use a towel (fold it a couple time so that it's thick enough to protect) to lay in between the car seat and the leather surface. It worked perfectly on my last BMW X5 and the towel could be washed and replaced easily. And it's the most cost effective.
Now my kid is on booster seat but i don't find the booster seat would cause as much potential dent/wear to the leather surface.

 

[Sjyokel]

x2 on the towel. I'd use a beach-sized towel, fold it in half, then fold the edges of the towel under the edges of the seat for a little extra protection.

 

[i<3[ ]]

The wife's current ride has something like this and it works fine with our local three digit heat:
-Summer Infant Elite Duo Mat - Black (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11525666)

But x3 on a simple towel though!

 

[raoden]

I have just bought the Summer Infant Elite Duo Mat as well

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00368CLXW/ref=oh_details_o00_s01_i00

I am picking up my JX this saturday. Will let you know how it fairs then.

 

[XJX]

genious why have i never thought of that before...

 

[havegoodgetgive]

Thanks guys. I picked up some 4 dollar towels (had them in graphite ironically) and put them in. I'll see how they hold up and go with the product above if this doesn't work out.

 

[ATC4USMC]

Another plus for the summer mats!

 

[Jx_boi88]

Towels are great, i opted to go with generic seat covers so it flows better with the interior better. Just go to a local automotive store and pick some up. And if you have messy kids that drops crumbs all over the floor, put a layer of black garbage bags and rubber mats to prolong the life of the carpet. Its easier to clean up as well just pull the mats out and dump and put it back in.

 

[BobOB]

Howdy,

Anyone have any tips or suggestions for covers that can go on the 2nd or third row to protect the seats against denting from child car seats/boosters? I live in an area where temperatures regularly get in the triple digits during the summer (now). I have read some reviews on amazon for some of the seat protectors that they overtime will 'melt' in to the seat, which i DO NOT want to happen. Thanks in advance.

I keep a small thin quilt in my car. I can use it on the seats when needed and lay it over cargo area if loading anything.I also lay one layer on top of the third row seats before putting the seat down to also avoid the seat belt clip marks you will get in the leather when the third row is down,especially with any weight on top. Easy to wash too. Towels will work too for the third row if they are not too bulky so your seat still lays flat.

 

[audriciam]

Thanks, my wheat interior was on the verge of taking a beating from my kicking four-month old. I am ordering it now!

 

[kanin247]

I use the Two-Stage Seatsaver Mat from Prince Lionheart (http://www.princelionheart.com/site/t_cs_0560.html). It's around the same price as the Summer Infant mat, but made of thicker material. Had it in my previous SUV without any problems in the leather seats. Hoping to get the same results in the JX.

 

[lawrencesor]

I bought two since I got my JX. It has protected my seats so well. Definitely invest in them.

"I have just bought the Summer Infant Elite Duo Mat as well

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o00_s01_i00

I am picking up my JX this saturday. Will let you know how it fairs then."

 

[cfrp]

Good recommendations in this thread. I'll definitely give some of these products a try.