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      05-22-2014, 11:21 AM   #1
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Best option for restoring tired Z4M seat

My black drivers side seat is looking tired. Leather it worn at the side bolsters and the cushions are a bit packed down. What are the best options to rejuvenate? Restore leather & add padding? reupholster? replace seat?
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Same mine are too... I doubt you'd need to reupholster or replace. But I can't quite help you on what exactly you need to do. I just know you don't need to spend $$$$ replacing or reupholstering.
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I have sport seats and my side bolsters are getting there too. Curious as to what people would recommend. I've seen a few restoration products before but no personal experience with them.
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      05-27-2014, 07:10 PM   #4
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Same mine are too... I doubt you'd need to reupholster or replace. But I can't quite help you on what exactly you need to do. I just know you don't need to spend $$$$ replacing or reupholstering.
It's not just the padding. The leather is worn as well.
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I'm not sure where I saw the video but there's one out there that shows you how to restore your seats with Leatherique and repaint the areas affected. Black seats should be easy to restore and paint.
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I would suggest finding a automotive leather repair shop -- they can 'spray' the seat and make the finish look just like new. No lie -- I had a local dealer work on my Acura and they did a great job and the finish is very impressive.

Check with your dealer to start.

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I would suggest finding a automotive leather repair shop -- they can 'spray' the seat and make the finish look just like new. No lie -- I had a local dealer work on my Acura and they did a great job and the finish is very impressive.

Check with your dealer to start.

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My only fear is this: someone recently posted here that a thin colored layer was pealing off their leather. The thought was that it was this kind of sprayed restoration that had deteriorated after about 5 years.
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My only fear is this: someone recently posted here that a thin colored layer was pealing off their leather. The thought was that it was this kind of sprayed restoration that had deteriorated after about 5 years.
Usually the repair will involve sanding down the leather so that the application will adhere to the leather better, but I don't know the details so can't say much.

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