My seats!
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From: North Andover, MA
Also guys, you bought a 30-35000 car with the performance and looks of a much higher priced car. Can't be too picky when bargain shopping. Not everything is going to be perfect. If you want seats like a Mercedes or BMW, then you should have bought one of those cars. The discoloration does suck and shouldn't happen, but the lines that some are so worried about are NORMAL!!
I had my coupe for a little over a year, and my seat was folding over on the outside bolster. When I had it in for regular service, I mentioned this to my service mgr. He told me that it wasn't normal for the seat to do that...
They ordered me a new cushion and leather seat bottom. I have had it installed now for about four months, and so far no problems. I do make a habit of hopping over the bolster so I don't crush it everytime I enter and exit my car....
Here's a couple of pics of my new replacement seat....
They ordered me a new cushion and leather seat bottom. I have had it installed now for about four months, and so far no problems. I do make a habit of hopping over the bolster so I don't crush it everytime I enter and exit my car....
Here's a couple of pics of my new replacement seat....
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From: So.Cal. - Hacienda Hts. 626
the dealerships jack up ur seats the most. when i get my car serviced, the fatass service guy sits sideways, with both his legs sticking out of my car and takes his time writing down the mileage that i have, and gets up.
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Originally Posted by cgocifer
I've seen posts like this before. What is the big deal? Haven't you guys ever had leather seats before? The "character lines" are common with leather upolstery. Aged leather softens and becomes more supple. The lines are a tell-tale sign that you have real leather. So, lighten up a bit and enjoy your leather, don't worry about it. Look at your shoes or your leather jacket, I'm sure they have lines as well. Better yet, look at a vintage sports car like a Ferrari, and you will see lines even in the fine Italian leather.
Well said, people need to relax.
With that said however, I agree with others who say to avoid putting weight on the edges when entering/exiting the vehicle. It is those two times exactly where the wear shows up.
As for leather conditioner, do not over do it. Using it too much can actually lead to extra wear on the leather. It's advisable to do it a few times a year.
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Originally Posted by jjyellow
i had the same problem but started applying leather proetctant and it helped out. the lines in mines have basically disappeared
Hey,
What brand do you use for the leather protectant? I used some leather cleaner that leaves a bad residue (looks like discoloring). If you know a good leather cleaner, please recommend as well. thanks.
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Originally Posted by GR8TG35
I had my coupe for a little over a year, and my seat was folding over on the outside bolster. When I had it in for regular service, I mentioned this to my service mgr. He told me that it wasn't normal for the seat to do that...
They ordered me a new cushion and leather seat bottom. I have had it installed now for about four months, and so far no problems. I do make a habit of hopping over the bolster so I don't crush it everytime I enter and exit my car....
Here's a couple of pics of my new replacement seat....
They ordered me a new cushion and leather seat bottom. I have had it installed now for about four months, and so far no problems. I do make a habit of hopping over the bolster so I don't crush it everytime I enter and exit my car....
Here's a couple of pics of my new replacement seat....
you are lucky. where did you get it replaced?
Originally Posted by Z06ified
I agree 100%. Every car I've owned with leather seats developed similar character lines. It's part of the natural look of leather when it wears. Leather is SUPPOSED to do this as it wears. If it didn't, that means you've got vinyl or pleather.
Thats wierd, I was told the bolsters are vinyl...
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I live in New Jersey, the Dealership is Circle Infiniti in E. Long Branch.
The service people there are outstanding. He asked me if I wanted them to replace the passenger seat cushion as well since it had a crease in it.
I let that go, since the creasing is normal for leather. My seat actually was sagging and folded over so it had a long pleat in the side bolster. It was to the point where the seat was no longer supporting me on that side....
I live in New Jersey, the Dealership is Circle Infiniti in E. Long Branch.
The service people there are outstanding. He asked me if I wanted them to replace the passenger seat cushion as well since it had a crease in it.
I let that go, since the creasing is normal for leather. My seat actually was sagging and folded over so it had a long pleat in the side bolster. It was to the point where the seat was no longer supporting me on that side....