Wear on seat side

gr997s · 12-08-2012, 07:22 PM

2012 128 conv has the grey leather showing signs of wear. Car has 9000 miles and it is driven by wife. Looks like she rubs the seat getting in and out. Is this covered by warranty ? Thanks

Greenkirby21 · 12-08-2012, 07:24 PM

most likely not since its "wear and tear", but it doesn't hurt to try. Some people have gotten it fixed.

08LMB135i · 12-09-2012, 12:28 PM

Won't be covered usually, condition the leather every couple months and it will help.

shah269 · 12-09-2012, 01:26 PM

only 9k miles! WOW!
I'm not 100% about leather by all other plastics, a good soaking in Black Magic Tire cleaner will not only protect but also help make damage look less over the top.
But 9K miles is nothing! Shucks!

Eyeman · 12-09-2012, 05:30 PM

The BMW warranty or the wife warranty?..lol. I'm very careful getting in and out of cars and I've still had to have the lumbar support leather redone in high mileage cars twice. It's inevitable really.

audimotion · 12-09-2012, 05:54 PM

All depends on the dealer. Mine did a re-dye on my bloster right before warranty expired. Cannot even tell where it was re-dyed. That was more tha 6K miles and a year ago. Still looks perfect.

dorkdog · 12-11-2012, 11:31 PM

I'm thinking of having my bolsters done in a contrasting color when I get to that point. In the mean time I think I'll get some good covers made.

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gr997s New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2012 128 conv Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: OC iTrader: (0)	Wear on seat side 2012 128 conv has the grey leather showing signs of wear. Car has 9000 miles and it is driven by wife. Looks like she rubs the seat getting in and out. Is this covered by warranty ? Thanks
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Greenkirby21 Vrooom :) 314 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: C7 Stringray Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dream Land iTrader: (1)	most likely not since its "wear and tear", but it doesn't hurt to try. Some people have gotten it fixed. __________________ 2014 C7 Corvette Stringray - Laguna Blue - NPP Exhaust - Competition Seats
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08LMB135i Rally Armored 135i, don't copy me! 1 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 2008 Lemans Blue 135i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Calgary Alberta iTrader: (0)	Won't be covered usually, condition the leather every couple months and it will help.
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shah269 Major 315 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 2009 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	only 9k miles! WOW! I'm not 100% about leather by all other plastics, a good soaking in Black Magic Tire cleaner will not only protect but also help make damage look less over the top. But 9K miles is nothing! Shucks!
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audimotion Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 08 135i/12 F250 CC PS/06 ML500 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	All depends on the dealer. Mine did a re-dye on my bloster right before warranty expired. Cannot even tell where it was re-dyed. That was more tha 6K miles and a year ago. Still looks perfect. __________________ 08 135i \|Alpine White w/ Terra Boston Leather\|Sport Pkg\| Premium Pkg\| Shadowline\| Gloss Black Trim\| Nav\| Comfort Access\| Active Steering\| Steptronic\| Htd Seats\| Prem. Sound/Sirius\| Park Distance\| PPK 1\|BMS 4LED\|M3 Sway Bar
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dorkdog Big Mouth No Filter 49 Rep 586 Posts Drives: 128i Montego Blue 6MT Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Puyallup WA iTrader: (0)	I'm thinking of having my bolsters done in a contrasting color when I get to that point. In the mean time I think I'll get some good covers made. __________________ We do not inherit the Earth from our parents; we borrow it from our children
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