leather bolster damage

[jaye944]

sorry if wrong section;

Anyway, noticed that my drivers side bolster (drivers seat) by the stitching is starting to strip, (white)

Now I don;t wanna repair it yet, I also don't wanna put a seat cover on (possibly), was thinking of putting (I use these words loosely,,,)

some kind of protection on that section, some kind of tape maybe.
as it's a vert, with the top down it will be visible,

any ideas, I can take a few pics when I get a chance

[larrysing]

In some areas of the USA, there are "leather repair companies" who, for a reasonable fee, will repair your leather and make it look new.

I first used them about 25 years ago and a friend of mine recently used such a service for his Lexus leather.

They really do a great job of making it look new and matching the colors.....

[Wolf 335]

You're referring to the lumbar support closest to the door correct?

I have the same issue. Slight wear on the leather causing colour loss right on the stitching.

I'm sure this can be dyed by a leather restoration professional.

Just for reference we are speaking about this item?


*Photo obtained from google/e90post.com

[gtron]

Originally Posted by jaye944

sorry if wrong section;

I forgive you.

[AIRPOWER]

I brought mine back to the dealer for a warranty repair. I have SS and it had a spot that had worn away. They got this "leather repair guy" to paint it with some kind of dye. Looks brand new.

[jaye944]

yes correct

Originally Posted by Wolf 335

You're referring to the lumbar support closest to the door correct?

I have the same issue. Slight wear on the leather causing colour loss right on the stitching.

I'm sure this can be dyed buy a leather restoration professional.

Just for reference we are speaking about this item?

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*Photo obtained from google/e90post.com

[jaye944]

yep see, I know I could find somone to repair it,
but through use, it will go again,
so the only time I will repair it if selling or PX'ing with the dealer,
or it gets really bad,
just was thking about getting something to cover vthat section only
like a tape or something

[Mr Tonka]

Originally Posted by jaye944

yep see, I know I could find somone to repair it,
but through use, it will go again,
so the only time I will repair it if selling or PX'ing with the dealer,
or it gets really bad,
just was thking about getting something to cover vthat section only
like a tape or something

Enter and exit the vehicle in a way that doesn't drag your ass over the bolster.

I did that with the E92m and the driver's bolsters looked great when i sold it with 78k miles on it.

[jtodd_fl]

Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

Enter and exit the vehicle in a way that doesn't drag your ass over the bolster.

I did that with the E92m and the driver's bolsters looked great when i sold it with 78k miles on it.

Fuck these shitty low quality bolsters man.

[Mr Tonka]

OP's jean collection.





I'm pretty sure OP has been in OT enough to not take this personally.

[cprx7]

Originally Posted by jaye944

sorry if wrong section;

Anyway, noticed that my drivers side bolster (drivers seat) by the stitching is starting to strip, (white)

Now I don;t wanna repair it yet, I also don't wanna put a seat cover on (possibly), was thinking of putting (I use these words loosely,,,)

some kind of protection on that section, some kind of tape maybe.
as it's a vert, with the top down it will be visible,

any ideas, I can take a few pics when I get a chance

Def the wrong section man LOL. you will find the same peeps hanging out here, reading their stuff its pretty funny if you got nothing to do like me at times while I wait for my M4.

I was also wondering if there is a way to AVOID the problem before it happens and also avoid the need to repair the leather.

[jtodd_fl]

Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

OP's jean collection.





I'm pretty sure OP has been in OT enough to not take this personally.

OMG... so great.. can't breathe...

[jaye944]

lower back problems, and parking at work as this sweet "LITTLE" spot where my car is protected from side bumps and door openers,

but the emphasis is on the LITTLE

I@M REALLY not wanting to put a seat cover on

Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

Enter and exit the vehicle in a way that doesn't drag your ass over the bolster.

I did that with the E92m and the driver's bolsters looked great when i sold it with 78k miles on it.

[jaye944]

would this look out of place?

[jaye944]

oooooooooo


check this out

32 bucks

[jaye944]

do we have a winner ?

but I do have white seats?

[Cbozz]

Originally Posted by jaye944

sorry if wrong section;

Anyway, noticed that my drivers side bolster (drivers seat) by the stitching is starting to strip, (white)

Now I don;t wanna repair it yet, I also don't wanna put a seat cover on (possibly), was thinking of putting (I use these words loosely,,,)

some kind of protection on that section, some kind of tape maybe.
as it's a vert, with the top down it will be visible,

any ideas, I can take a few pics when I get a chance

I got my repaired for $100 and it looks brand new again! if you want I'll attach some pictures

[jaye944]

Originally Posted by Cbozz

I got my repaired for $100 and it looks brand new again! if you want I'll attach some pictures

pls

[1MOREMOD]

I damaged a friends holster but it was lube related.

[Cbozz]

Originally Posted by jaye944

pls

here you go!!! you can see where I tried coloring it in the first pic - that dark black color lol...I'd say it was worth every penny! took about an hour, he was asked to fix that bolster but he fix every imperfection he found on both front seats and one small scratch on my center console... I'd say a great deal!

[jaye944]

WOW JUST BLLOOMIN

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW

Originally Posted by Cbozz

here you go!!! you can see where I tried coloring it in the first pic - that dark black color lol...I'd say it was worth every penny! took about an hour, he was asked to fix that bolster but he fix every imperfection he found on both front seats and one small scratch on my center console... I'd say a great deal!

[Cbozz]

Originally Posted by jaye944

WOW JUST BLLOOMIN

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW

looks great, you can't even tell and it's been holding up really well!