Seat cover quality

[sgellis]

Trying to decide on seat covers for my 64 kombi. Its not for show but I would like it to look original. It will be driven a lot so durability may be an issue also. I plan to use the "hair" pads.

I found these choices and would like opinions and experiences.

CIP1
https://www.cip1.ca/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=T43%2D2111%2D16
Delivered about 400 CND. No idea of the quality but don't expect much. No photos on site.

WW
http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=211881001AGY
Delivered about 550 CND. Likely good enough. Currently leaning towards these.

Corey
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1769024
Likely close to 900 CND delivered. Look very nice in the photos. Getting to the top of my price range though. There needs to be a substancial improvement over WW for me to justify them.

Thanks
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[Okie Adam]

I think Wolfsburg West sells the same TMI interior that CIP1 is offering. I could be wrong. I used the WW covers on my bus. They have held up decently but don't compare in quality to the ones that Corey is offering. I had a friend install those and made mine look like dollar store discount covers.
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[Erik G]

yeah, the difference in quality is night and day. If you can afford it, do it. you will be happy every time you jump in
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[easy e]

I was debating the same thing recently.
I bought the WW... unhappy/returned... paid restocking fee & shipping two ways.
Just go with the good stuff & cry once.

[srfndoc]

I believe WW sells mostly TMI stuff. I bought the WW stuff about 6 years ago and its held up well.

Corey's stuff (which is Matt's stuff) is really nice and very true to the original material but you definitely pay a premium. Just depends on what your looking for.
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[cru62]

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[easy e]

Here’s the good stuff.
I have a tarp on the roof... sorry it’s a little dark.
The original rear seat backrest was nice... so, I only replaced the bottom.
Pretty much can only tell the difference, because the new piping isn’t sun yellowed (last pic shows OG & new).

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[FritzCP]

i bought Coreys stuff beofre and if you into 100% stock spoton commercial, interior, its the best there is. dont even question. fit and finish is spot on.
seems expensive until you install it and it 100%spot on
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[obus]

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[FritzCP]

commercial interior is not the same as th mango you posted, obus, different animal
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[aa390392]

Like to make a statement, Matt Millers is the best, Corey came along and put a whopping high price on it a few years back..but yes it is the best. Youll still need the coconut-matting and backing.
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[sgellis]

Thanks everyone

I kind of wanted the good ones anyway... Guess I just needed a little push to commit. Haha
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[bschooly]

Corey's look very nice. Ouch though on price. By the time you get the proper pads, etc you are at ~$1000 (for my single cab). May be worth it.

I just bought a set from WW (Mesh Grey) and currently rebuilding the seats. Not mentioned here and probably just as important than the quality of seats is how they are put together and the use of the proper padding.

So far pleased with results. Not sure how they will hold up. We will see.

[dschup]

I ordered mine in mesh grey through WW and used horsehair pads. They are TMI and I really like how they turned out. They are a bit stiff compared to the foam pads. This was the second time I've re-covered a set of VW seats. The most difficult part was getting the long plastic tab into the channel in the seat back.

[sgellis]

I would likely go with WW except for this pic .That just doesn't work for me. I really like the original commercial material. Maybe if I needed mesh I would be ok with WW

[sled]

try and find someone who has regretted buying the good stuff. you won't.
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[easy e]

Just as a condensed reference... since mostly talking Commercial buses.

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[bschooly]

Here is my WW mesh grey.