Leenx Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Hey guys, Not been on here for a while - but need some advice again. The leather on the passenger seat ( where the bum sits!) seems to be getting more and more crinkled by the day - not fading but beginning to get folds etc.. Can't be my gfriend as she ways next to nothing and she and hardly anyone else sits there! Now unless I've got a phantom thief who likes having kips in my car whilst I'm at work I'm completely baffled what's causing this? The only treatment I've used on the leather is the Autoglym stuff but have only put on two times in the year that I've owned the car. Anyone know whats causing this? and what's on the market if anythng to help the problem? Cheers all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I've heard of a couple of members getting their seats replaced because of bagger leather. One member gave up the battle and replaced the seats with some aftermarket items. Depending on how old the car is it may be worth a chat with the warranty department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leenx Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 Because mines an import and is a 52 plate - warranty won't unfortunately come into it. Have thought about getting an aftermarket one, but because mine is an import and has heated electric seats will the replacement have to be an identical swap? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 if you wish to keep the heated seat part then yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Gliptone as a product to use, very good results on mine. But unfortunately once they start deteriorating, im not sure you can do much about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leenx Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Retrim!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 oh no that's way too expensive, surely you don't advocate a full retrim instead of patching up the damaged part only? not all members are as rich as you H5 you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captint Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 where do you live I know a seat upolsterer in Feltham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alscar Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I have had a whole leather seat re covered before (few years ago now) but to have total replacment leather it was £200 at the time.. Which isnt too terrible! Its worth looking into! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 oh no that's way too expensive, surely you don't advocate a full retrim instead of patching up the damaged part only? not all members are as rich as you H5 you know Hardly!! It's not that expensive as noted above. But if a job is worth doing.....!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 It's all down to cheapo seats IMO...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 oi, what's wrong with cheapo seats! I enjoyed my carbon look cloth seats for a long time thanks very much :P:P:P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 oi, what's wrong with cheapo seats! I enjoyed my carbon look cloth seats for a long time thanks very much :P:P:P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathys Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 What color is your Z? If you decide to retrim some parts or the whole seats, go for red! Black/grey is sooo sexy with red leather inside . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 It's all down to cheapo seats IMO...... You mean there are ppl here with non-forged seats in their car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 It's all down to cheapo seats IMO...... You mean there are ppl here with non-forged seats in their car? Yep http://www.cardomain.com/ride/820344 Funny what you can find on the net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/820344 Funny what you can find on the net HHmmmmmmm intresting find sarnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Bloody hell haven't updated that for ages now do you think I'd put pics of my car on the net if I didn't want people to see them? oh yeah go on, vote it one star... be mature! you'll hurt me so much I think I'll go away crying I'll be sooooooo offended! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 now do you think I'd put pics of my car on the net if I didn't want people to see them? Your engine bay is amazing dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 na mate, all changed! (well it will be soon enough ) at that point it looked good enough, but I think it's going to look even better imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 It's all down to cheapo seats IMO...... You mean there are ppl here with non-forged seats in their car? all about priorities mate, you keep spending £2500 (or the equivalent in Euros) in your GT pack, that's a smart buy indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 It's all down to cheapo seats IMO...... You mean there are ppl here with non-forged seats in their car? all about priorities mate, you keep spending £2500 (or the equivalent in Euros) in your GT pack, that's a smart buy indeed! I probably wouldn't do it again. Better to put in a nice aftermarket stereo and have a retrim in some decent quality leather in a colour other than charcoal or orange. I hate the orange perforations in my seats. But I do love having a warm butt on a cold morning...... Anyone remember who had that gorgeous tan leather retrim on the old site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 now do you think I'd put pics of my car on the net if I didn't want people to see them? Would you put other stuff on the net if you didn't want others to read it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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