BLACK LEATHER

genghis · 07-25-2005, 10:53 PM

been driving my 330i SP/PP and loving every second. but just the other day i noticed that the piping along the outer edge of the seat, between elbow and shoulder level, nearest to the driver's side door is 'chaffing'. granted, i have my seat in a pretty tight setting as i'm pretty slim and my butt brushes against the edge of the seat when i get in, but should this be happening? I paid a helluva lot for that damn leather (btw, it's black.) is there any way i can prevent this from getting any worse? anybody else having this problem?

quackman · 07-25-2005, 11:04 PM

Use leather cleaner/conditioner. I reccomend+use Meguiars brand.

CC 330i · 07-25-2005, 11:07 PM

I had good results with Lexol cleaner and conditioner on my last car. But you are going to get wear in that spot no matter what you do. My last car had wear there too but as long as you are careful getting in and out, it's about all you can do.

gucci · 07-26-2005, 01:17 AM

Had the same problem with my Mini Cooper `S' and 330ci - with the wrap around type sport seats the leather will rub away from getting in and out of the car.

Granted your car isn't that old, it started becomming obvious after about 12 months of use with abovementioned cars.

Here in Australia I had the seats repaired by fellow in the auto trade - it cost me $70.00 to have the effected section of the seats repaired. Believe it or not, the seats were sprayed with a pressure pack, resultingin the seats looking near new (money well spent).

However, due to the age of your vehicle I would strongly suggest you make representations to your state BMW distributor (not the dealer it was purchased from), you might find that they will do the right thing by you.

Good luck.

genghis · 07-26-2005, 10:18 AM

thanks folks, will do all mentioned above.
thought it was a fault in the workmanship of the leather at first, but you set me straight. i just didn't want to have to flare out the wrap arounds everytime i got out of the car, but looks like i'll have to. thank goodness for the memory function.

btw, does it make sense to get the leather cleaner/conditioner from the dealership or are they all the same?

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genghis New Member 5 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2006 330i PP/SP Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	BLACK LEATHER - WEAR AND TEAR been driving my 330i SP/PP and loving every second. but just the other day i noticed that the piping along the outer edge of the seat, between elbow and shoulder level, nearest to the driver's side door is 'chaffing'. granted, i have my seat in a pretty tight setting as i'm pretty slim and my butt brushes against the edge of the seat when i get in, but should this be happening? I paid a helluva lot for that damn leather (btw, it's black.) is there any way i can prevent this from getting any worse? anybody else having this problem?
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quackman Lieutenant 27 Rep 436 Posts Drives: '08 M3 6mt Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hempstead, NY iTrader: (0)	Use leather cleaner/conditioner. I reccomend+use Meguiars brand.
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CC 330i Captain 44 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 330i SG/Blk/Alum Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	I had good results with Lexol cleaner and conditioner on my last car. But you are going to get wear in that spot no matter what you do. My last car had wear there too but as long as you are careful getting in and out, it's about all you can do.
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07-26-2005, 01:17 AM	#4
gucci Enlisted Member 13 Rep 35 Posts Drives: E90 320i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: sydney, australia iTrader: (0)	Had the same problem with my Mini Cooper `S' and 330ci - with the wrap around type sport seats the leather will rub away from getting in and out of the car. Granted your car isn't that old, it started becomming obvious after about 12 months of use with abovementioned cars. Here in Australia I had the seats repaired by fellow in the auto trade - it cost me $70.00 to have the effected section of the seats repaired. Believe it or not, the seats were sprayed with a pressure pack, resultingin the seats looking near new (money well spent). However, due to the age of your vehicle I would strongly suggest you make representations to your state BMW distributor (not the dealer it was purchased from), you might find that they will do the right thing by you. Good luck.
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genghis New Member 5 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2006 330i PP/SP Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	thanks folks, will do all mentioned above. thought it was a fault in the workmanship of the leather at first, but you set me straight. i just didn't want to have to flare out the wrap arounds everytime i got out of the car, but looks like i'll have to. thank goodness for the memory function. btw, does it make sense to get the leather cleaner/conditioner from the dealership or are they all the same?
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