Installed Wet Okole seat covers

[gregk24]

After work tonight I cleaned, protected and installed our Wet Okole covers in the new Jetta. I purchased the recommended products from Wet Okole in hopes to keep them in good shape for as long as possible. I know neoprene doesn’t hold up the best over time. I shampooed them then sprayed them with W.O.‘s UV protectant. Install is easy enough, I took the time to position them properly and it was with it. They also add a layer of comfort to the seats since they are backed with foam. Here are some pics.
They do look even better in person.

 

[2strokeNorthstar]

Report back on the sweat factor. I always like the looks but worried it’s like wearing a wet suit.

 

[gregk24]

Report back on the sweat factor. I always like the looks but worried it’s like wearing a wet suit.

We have had them since 08/2020, no problems with that at all.

 

[Cdn17Sport6MT]

Couple/three questions:.

- do they properly "hug" the bolsters, not standing-off the seatbacks where the small of your back contacts?

- do you figure they're well-made, straight stitches, no wrinkles/well-upholstered?

- any negatives?

- are they comparatively pricey?

 

[AZjeff]

A friend back in Pa put them in an Xterra that didn't get garaged. It took a few years but they got all UV damaged and came apart.

They look good, hope they hold up for you in Fla.

 

[Cdn17Sport6MT]

I wonder if, other than possibly fading, the typical OEM cloth seat suffers much from UV exposure?

 

[Nick1994]

I've only ever used universal seat covers. Is it a lot of work to get them to fit properly and adjusted?

 

[gregk24]

Couple/three questions:.

- do they properly "hug" the bolsters, not standing-off the seatbacks where the small of your back contacts?

- do you figure they're well-made, straight stitches, no wrinkles/well-upholstered?

- any negatives?

- are they comparatively pricey?

They hug the bolsters better than any other seat cover I've ever seen. You have to look twice to notice they are covers in person.

Stitching is great, no real issues there.

Only negatives would be, in high tension areas like the headrest stitching I noticed the stitching has pulled through the neoprene a bit. I don't think it will get any worse though. This may just be how neoprene behaves.

They are what I consider pricey at $300 for the front set, but feel extremely well made and fit so well the price is worth it.

 

[gregk24]

I've only ever used universal seat covers. Is it a lot of work to get them to fit properly and adjusted?

It took me maybe 30 minutes from start to finish. I took the time to adjust them properly during this time as well.

 

[Kira]

Even if they come apart over time, preserving the condition of the stock seats can be worth it to many.

If you can use 'em in Florida you can use 'em anywhere.

 

[jeepman3071]

I had them in a Jeep Cherokee XJ I used to own, they were fantastic. Easy to clean, fit snug, added a layer of comfort, and I also installed a heated seat kit from Amazon in between the covers and the seats.