No matter how careful you are not to spill anything on your seat covers, it
still gets constant abuse from two culprits: UV rays and friction. You may not
realize it, but these two factors can cause your car seat covers to fade, tear,
and crack.
UV Damage:
Look at it this way: Too much UV ray exposure can be as harmful to your car
seat covers as it is to your skin. Leather seat covers are especially affected
because the sun dries out its natural oils. Lack of moisture from these oils
causes the leather to start cracking over time. Even cloth upholstery is not
spared because direct sunlight tends to bleach your fabric seat covers causing
it to fade. So harsh is the sun's effect, it can make your dark blue seat
covers look purple.
The best way to protect your seat covers is to park in the shade
as often as you can. If this is not possible, invest in an alternate set of
seat covers from Barbari.
Friction:
Did you know that your clothing actually harms your seat covers? As strange as
it sounds, it's true. Your clothes act like sandpaper, grinding away at your
car upholstery. That's why seat covers wear over time eventually splitting and
tearing as they become threadbare. Fabric seat covers are especially prone to
tearing because of friction.
The Solution:
Don't let your battered seat covers diminish your car's beauty and value.
Invest in top-quality seat covers from Barbari to maintain a "clean and
well-dressed" car interior.