Hey all,

I've done some digging and haven't really found much in the way of a solution to my dilemma. It seems the leather inserts on both side panels of the rear seat area are falling out. I tuck them in but inevitably they start popping out again.

It seems that some people have had good luck with gorilla glue and others with professional repair shops. Just wondering if you guys could share your (hopefully successful) experiences dealing with this issue.

Thanks!
B

 

I used 3m interior glue adhesive. I bought it at an autoparts place in a spray can. I removed, pulled it up gave a good dose on the insert and the plastic it holds on to. I then held it in place.

This is a very common problem, in fact my local infiniti dealer even has an outside source who replaces the inserts with new inserts and gives a warranty. I did not want to drop $300 for the service so I just bought the can for $10 and spent an hour of my time making sure I glued them in well.

The fronts on the door do this as well, my driver door was doing it. I did this a year ago and I am still good.

Hope that helps....

 

Thanks! This is perfect, exactly what I was looking for. I'll give it a shot.

Take care man!

 

It's a relief knowing it's not just my car that this is happening to.

I've tried the 3M spray-on adhesive. It gave way after 3 or 4 months. It seems that the leather gives out some kind of lubricant that loosens up the adhesive. The last thing I did was to use some superglue gel to stick down the edges, but it doesn't help the middle where it's loose.

Is there a DIY video for disassembling the door panel? I took it off but that's as far as I got.

 

I've tried Pep Boys and my local Advance Auto Parts stores, and haven't found any "upholstery" glue just yet. Where can I order what I need to get these leather inserts glued back in there for good?

 

My rear driver side panel is peeling as well. I may try the spray adhesive, but I bet that'll last 2 weeks in the AZ summer. I'm a little hesitant about using gorilla glue... I'm afraid it'll leak through and look all crappy. Any luck on a video for this???

 

my 03 does the same thing, i used some super glue, about 2 months ago, ima try that spray stuff

 

im +1 with my inserts apart. has any 1 decided just to get it customized? if so got a shot of what it looks like ?

 

So after a LOOOOONGGG time procrastinating with this, I just used a bunch of this ultra-strength adheseive, all around the edges - and held it tight for a minute or so after application. I have to say it's holding up really well so far, and I'm happy with the results. You can't tell the leather had peeled out.

The glue I used was:
Loctite Stik 'n Seal Ultra Universal Adhesive (Size: 0.71 oz.)

Hope this helps any of you guys fix your peeling leather!

 

Had the same issue. Just use some good glue and you're good to go. I'd use something that can withstand some heat, as your car will get pretty hot in the summer time in the sun.

 

I've got the same problem. One was fixed under warranty and now the front is going. I'm just afraid that here in Phoenix if I seal the edge that's coming up, the rest will peel underneath

 

i have the same problem on my passenger side door

 

my front pass door is also peeling and ive used some really good spray glue but it still wont hold!! Ive been beginging to think that its bc of the foam backing on the leather.

 

Do you have to remove the whole thing? Or can you just spray a bit and stick it back in? Most of mine are coming off in some shape, way or form. I have the spray but I'm scared to get the spray all over the car if I try to reattach the peeling inserts in the car.

 

i sprayed the gule behind the part peeling a few diff times and the next day is back out again