Seat discoloring at 5,000 miles?

BMWI6 · 12-14-2008, 08:57 PM

I am lease transferring a z4m and the car is in perfect condition except for the fact that the sepang brown leather is whitish where the wallet rubs on the seat. Does the warranty cover this? I mean this is abnormal wear for a car with such low milage. what do you guys think?

Sam12345 · 12-14-2008, 08:58 PM

i dont think so, regular wear and tear

probably water damage?

BMWI6 · 12-14-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam12345

i dont think so, regular wear and tear

probably water damage?

damnn! is there anyway I can fix this? I mean this is not gonna stop me from getting the car. I don't know what happened since the car was being driven by someone else. I still have hope the warranty will aid me since its so new. anyone else have an opinion?

RyBMW · 12-14-2008, 10:28 PM

Got any pictures of it?
Try leather cleaner with some leather conditioner.

BMWI6 · 12-14-2008, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RyBMW

Got any pictures of it?
Try leather cleaner with some leather conditioner.

I dont have any pics yet because I don't have the car yet, but the color has faded completely, so I doubt conditioner will help. Thanks though

Seminole · 12-14-2008, 11:37 PM

You can always bring it to a upholstery shop and have them re-dye it.

GregL · 12-14-2008, 11:57 PM

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You can always bring it to a upholstery shop and have then re-dye it.

+1. The reputable places can work wonders.

E90330iS · 12-15-2008, 12:32 AM

why dont u work out a deal with your dealer and have them take care of it?

ZuerstBMW · 12-15-2008, 12:36 AM

I would tell the dealer that you will only get it if they take care of that for you.

stickypaws · 12-15-2008, 01:30 AM

If you do end up doing the repair at your cost, check this company out: http://www.fibrenew.com/ They should have a franchise in your area. I've seen the work, it's very good. They are probably the company the dealer would contract to do it, anyway.

BMWI6 · 12-15-2008, 07:24 AM

Thanks guys, I am getting the car from lease trader, so thats why i can't work anything out with the dealer. Does anyone know the approximate cost of doing this? thanks again

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Sam12345 Lieutenant Colonel 106 Rep 1,534 Posts Drives: jet black 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: So Cal iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 335i Coupe [0.00]	i dont think so, regular wear and tear probably water damage? __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(e90post.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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stickypaws Dictator 55 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: people crazy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: where you want to be iTrader: (0)	If you do end up doing the repair at your cost, check this company out: http://www.fibrenew.com/ They should have a franchise in your area. I've seen the work, it's very good. They are probably the company the dealer would contract to do it, anyway.
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BMWI6 Major 96 Rep 1,337 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami, Fl iTrader: (2)	Thanks guys, I am getting the car from lease trader, so thats why i can't work anything out with the dealer. Does anyone know the approximate cost of doing this? thanks again __________________ If everything seems under control, then you aren't going fast enough"
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