07-26-2017, 08:48 PM | #1 |
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Fixing scuffs in leather seats
Just bought a used M3. My driver's side seat is all scuffed up. Rest of the car is immaculate.
The car has barely been used, only 5000km on it. Any tips on how to fix this? As its so new, do you think warranty would cover it? It's still under BMW warranty. Last edited by BJJfrog; 07-26-2017 at 08:49 PM.. Reason: Accidentally did photo twice |
07-27-2017, 10:24 AM | #2 |
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unfixable. you can try reupholstering it. but i don't know how much BMW charges for that.
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You can try to re-dye the area. Won't be 100%, but at least it's black and not a harder to match color.
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Try a good leather cleaner and conditioner first so you can see what the real damage is. I think much of what is in your picture will buff out. Seriously.
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First, clean the area and use Leatherique Rejuvinator on it: http://www.leatherique.com/products.html. Cover it with plastic wrap and let it sit for a few days. Then you will see what you are really dealing with.
If there are still noticeable scuffs (and there might be, looking at that picture), find a mobile leather restorer to re-dye that area. Dealerships use them all the time and good ones can fix this so you cannot tell it was damaged. The only problem with re-dying the leather is that you will likely have to have this done every few years. Finally, take note and watch how you enter and exit the car! (I realize the PO did this.)
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That's the driver's side - he is in Australia.
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Ask a Dealer if they will go 50/50 on retail price of Part (essentially costing them nothing) at this point. The worse they can say is no. Last edited by GCinFLA; 07-27-2017 at 08:58 PM.. |
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If not repairable try a used but better condition then that one!
Only $199 http://www.ebay.com/itm/2016-16-BMW-...1/292088330011
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Thanks for all the tips. Hopefully it doesn't extend all the way to replacing the seat. |
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And on top of that it's the wrong side. You'll never get Leather and stitching to match for the first, so why invest $200 in the second (plus shipping charges to Australia from USA) for worse damage when leather and stitching still will not match? This "solution" makes NO SENSE on multiple levels. Last edited by GCinFLA; 07-28-2017 at 08:52 AM.. |
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That was for reference guys saying its possible to get a seat thats better condition. He can search for wrecked M4's in his region...People are saying rewrap and what not so if that was the case just stating a used seat could be a better option but the OP will see whats the cheapest and best way to get the OEM look again. The one in the ad is less wear than the OP's, just a few wrinkles but check online or wreck yards for one. Just giving advice on another option!
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The entire side is blown out. That's much worse than the OP. Furthermore, I kept watch on all M3/M4 seats and replacement covers Worldwide on eBay for 120 days and the item you listed is close to it when it comes to replacement leather parts. Even full seats are scarce. Also, car-parts.com and others seldom list seats from F8x/F3x. I've been searching there as well. Last edited by GCinFLA; 07-28-2017 at 09:19 PM.. |
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Haha thats true I didn't even notice thats why I thought it would be an alternative. It was late and I was high just trying to help. What do you think is the best way? 50/50 on a new seat would be pricey no?
Quick search theres a seat here for 1000 us but then theres shipping. http://car-part.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi Or try a junk yard or used parts business thats in australia https://www.google.com/search?q=junk...w=1440&bih=776 Or repair the leather, link shows many ways to https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C...k1.z1k-01FJbAY
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Anyway - tried some Meguiar's leather conditioner on it and it made it look a bit better but the scuffs are still there. Earlier this week car went into the dealer to upgrade software under warranty so I asked if they could check it out to see if BMW can do anything about the seat. Got a call today from my SA that BMW are going to repair the seat at their cost as a gesture of goodwill. So thanks to BMW it will get sorted. |
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