Problem With Leather Seat! Need Help!

0000 · 03-21-2011, 05:49 PM

I first owner of my bmw, used to put his baby seat in the back, and since it a coupe, he grinded the carseat against the driver seat and damaged the leather.

It is not too noticeable in person, but annoys me

I know I can never restore anymore
Is there anything I should do to it? to prevent it from tearing, getting worse?

IS BMW OEM leather conditioner the best for this leather?
any advice at all???

pictures are below

ceb · 03-21-2011, 09:24 PM

Grinded isn't a word. That aside, a local upholstery shop should be able to fix that easily.

Ask in your local forums for suggestions about shops.

Krells · 03-22-2011, 06:07 AM

I agree with taking the car to an upholstery shop to get that fixed. As far as conditioners I would go with Leatherique or Leather Masters.

ScheerSpeed · 03-22-2011, 07:18 AM

You are going to need this...

http://www.detailersdomain.com/leath...ratchaway.aspx

Or you can contact Swissvax USA for a Leather Healer for your Leather.

TOGWT · 03-23-2011, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScheerSpeed

You are going to need this...

http://www.detailersdomain.com/leath...ratchaway.aspx

...

Leather Master Scratch Away

For Leather Type: A-Aniline/Non-Coated Only

0000 · 03-23-2011, 07:30 AM

thanks for the replies, just ordered the leather master scratch away

hope it helps

0000 · 03-24-2011, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOGWT

Leather Master Scratch Away

For Leather Type: A-Aniline/Non-Coated Only

wait, are you sing that I cant use that on my leather?

mlermin · 04-18-2011, 08:53 PM

Used scratch away on my seats, pretty impressive results.. took 5mins..

Before

After (taken immediately after applying, still have to put on conditioner once it has dried)

Bobble · 04-19-2011, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0000

wait, are you sing that I cant use that on my leather?

I believe he's saying it may not be as effective on coated leather. Still worth a try IMO. Better than dropping some bigger money on an upholstery shop

zachar3 · 04-21-2011, 05:00 PM

ScheerSpeed helped me fix some scratches on my seat with scratchaway. It worked but the scuffed(hairy) part scuffed more and i put on leathermasters vital and it helped.

TOGWT · 04-22-2011, 06:55 AM

10. Scratched or Scuffed finished leather – If the pigment coating is scratched it needs to be repaired and no amount of cleaning and 'conditioning' will make it go away.

The surfaces need to be correctly prepped and then a pigment (colour) added. By using this kit from Leather Magic; wipe the leather down with the solution, using the 220 grit sand paper; this will remove most of the minor creases.

Apply 3-4 thin coats of pigment (allow to dry between coats) you have the option to spray the final coat with a sprayer (all included in kit) – Leather Magic Repair

Leather Master Scratch Away (A-Aniline / Non-Coated) is a professional formula designed for uncoated leather to erase these light surface scratches and scuffs. It performs this by moving the surrounding dye to cover the area where the colour is missing. It is perfect for dealing with fingernail type marks.

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0000 Private 8 Rep 63 Posts Drives: BMW 328XI Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: LOs Angeles iTrader: (0)	Problem With Leather Seat! Need Help! I first owner of my bmw, used to put his baby seat in the back, and since it a coupe, he grinded the carseat against the driver seat and damaged the leather. It is not too noticeable in person, but annoys me I know I can never restore anymore Is there anything I should do to it? to prevent it from tearing, getting worse? IS BMW OEM leather conditioner the best for this leather? any advice at all??? pictures are below
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ceb NHTSA Nazi 28 Rep 1,983 Posts Drives: 335ix Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (1)	Grinded isn't a word. That aside, a local upholstery shop should be able to fix that easily. Ask in your local forums for suggestions about shops.
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Krells Private First Class 2 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I agree with taking the car to an upholstery shop to get that fixed. As far as conditioners I would go with Leatherique or Leather Masters.
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ScheerSpeed Major General 415 Rep 5,767 Posts Drives: '13 F30 Estoril M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (14)	You are going to need this... http://www.detailersdomain.com/leath...ratchaway.aspx Or you can contact Swissvax USA for a Leather Healer for your Leather.
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0000 Private 8 Rep 63 Posts Drives: BMW 328XI Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: LOs Angeles iTrader: (0)	thanks for the replies, just ordered the leather master scratch away hope it helps
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mlermin Private 3 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2016 650xi Gran Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (0)	Used scratch away on my seats, pretty impressive results.. took 5mins.. Before After (taken immediately after applying, still have to put on conditioner once it has dried)
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zachar3 Captain 68 Rep 680 Posts Drives: e92 328i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: At your girl's house iTrader: (1)	ScheerSpeed helped me fix some scratches on my seat with scratchaway. It worked but the scuffed(hairy) part scuffed more and i put on leathermasters vital and it helped.
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TOGWT Captain 11 Rep 770 Posts Drives: 630i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL / London, UK iTrader: (0)	10. Scratched or Scuffed finished leather – If the pigment coating is scratched it needs to be repaired and no amount of cleaning and 'conditioning' will make it go away. The surfaces need to be correctly prepped and then a pigment (colour) added. By using this kit from Leather Magic; wipe the leather down with the solution, using the 220 grit sand paper; this will remove most of the minor creases. Apply 3-4 thin coats of pigment (allow to dry between coats) you have the option to spray the final coat with a sprayer (all included in kit) – Leather Magic Repair Leather Master Scratch Away (A-Aniline / Non-Coated) is a professional formula designed for uncoated leather to erase these light surface scratches and scuffs. It performs this by moving the surrounding dye to cover the area where the colour is missing. It is perfect for dealing with fingernail type marks.
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