peanuthead Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 What is everyone's opinion on having 2 car seats in the rear with leather vs Alcantara? Wondering if the Alcantara will hold up like leather over the years. Anyone with first hand knowledge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yeti71 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 I have leather and two sloppy kids with seats. I also tend to over do things so... I suggest a towel under the kid seat. It keeps them from rubbing into the leather or whatever material you have for a regular back seat. The leather itself always seems to clean up pretty well. Hope that helps, j. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 either way i'd put a seat cover or blanket over the rear seats before you install the car seats. that way if somthing really sloppy happens, you can just chuck the cover and get another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Leather, when I had the 07 Shrek seats I would lose small bits when someone spilled on it. When I traded them for LTD leather the leathers had kid and tire hauling marks that I was able to clean w/o ruining the leather. Only downfall is the drivers seat looks like crap from years of driver use; rest of the seats look time capsule new. I also 2nd car seat covers when the kids are in. My Accord Sport is split black leather/cloth and when I have the kids they are covered. No kids the seats can breathe. 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuthead Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Thank you all for the recommendations. I have the seat cover/rubber mats for the car seats on the seat but it amazes me how much of a mess kids can makes sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyordie007 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Kids=mess Alcantara cleans up pretty well, the bigger issue I see here is the perforation and contour of the seats - as soon as your kids spill their milk in there it's gonna follow the path to the lowest point then stay there forever. Agree with your approach and the comments, put a good cover on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 found this with a quick search, https://www.seatcoversunlimited.com/Neo-Sport-Custom-Seat-Covers.html https://www.weathertech.com/subaru/2008/legacy/seat-protectors/ 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shralp Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 I’ve also found the bottom of some of these car seats can permanently indent/ damage the leather depending on how the base is shaped. Since you need to crank the harness so much to secure it safely any sharp edges or protrusions can deform the seat over time. I used foam pipe noodles around the base of mine to keep this from happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocinoman25 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Leather is kid friendly. I have a 4 year old daughter and a 8 year old dog. I regret getting spec b interior especially since it's been 2 months since I paid the guy. Worse experience ever in my 10+ years as a member on here. But leather will be your friend Then again scotchgard the Alcantara and it should be a breeze to clean Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk Follow me on IG @chefodiycarguy and @chefo.soriano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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