Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

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Old Sep 25, 2013 | 05:18 PM
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So my leather is worn out especially the bottom of drivers seat. I looked into it and its like $270 plus materials to recover just the bottom (not the back) of my seat. Anyone know of nice (neoprene maybe) seat covers that will fit with the electronic seat adjustment? Or any other options for fixing or replacing one or both front seats? Thanks folks!
 
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Old Sep 25, 2013 | 07:12 PM
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Have seen somewhere but sadly cant recall exactly where, outlets that supply replacement ready made leather upholstery recovers for Volvo seats.
You can remove and renew the covers yourself and they are custom made.
End results looked original if carefully carried out.
Maybe a search of the web will locate. Was somewhere in USA too.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2013 | 09:08 PM
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here ya go ....... Volvo 850R Seats
 
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 10:16 AM
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 11:11 AM
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Boxpin: how hard was that to use?! (sorry to interrupt PO's thread lol) that looks like definite magic to me
 
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 11:49 AM
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BoxPin: Please post an updated photo with the time that has gone by. Maybe 24 months?
 
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 03:34 PM
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Its been over a year or so now right?
How is it holding up john?
 
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 04:02 PM
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Its been 2 1/2 years.

Pluses and minuses with the product. It is time consuming to repair the seats but they look awesome when done. The product does not dry as soft and pliable as new leather but most of our seats are not soft and pliable anyway. They will be stiffer with the product on there. Over the years they are holding up well but have developed new creases here and there but no rips or tares and the color hasnt changed.

Here is one year.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 06:28 PM
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Do you ever LEXOL the seats?
 
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by rspi
Do you ever LEXOL the seats?
Why Lexol after they have cracked and split? I think the leathermagic did a good job and a re-application if it gets worse is well worth the $50 for the kit...?
 
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