Leather Seat Wearing Already

Jetplate · 10-06-2021, 02:50 PM

Just curious if any of you have had this issue and how easy was it to get resolved. I have 2020 2LT with light gray seats. I was cleaning/conditioning the leather seats today and noticed a couple wear marks in the seat bolster. I bought the car new 18 months ago and it only has 12,000 miles on the clock.

I'm attaching a photo. The black marks in the "leather" on the bolster and the small black mark along the stitching is not dirt.

Any suggestions would be helpful.

FH212 · 10-06-2021, 03:24 PM

That is caused from sliding your rump over the bolster when you are getting in your car. Happens to a lot of people. You have to "swing" in and drop in the seat instead of sliding against the seat to get in.

mcintyre1969 · 10-06-2021, 03:43 PM

Conditioning? NO!

ember1205 · 10-07-2021, 08:25 AM

You've stated it isn't dirt. Any chance it's dye that's transferred from clothing? We have camel interior (fake leather) in the SUV and it has a noticeable coloration from her jeans on the driver's side after about 25k miles. Granted, it's over a larger area than what you're showing...

kropscamaro16 · 10-07-2021, 10:26 AM

people want leather until they find out they have to keep it conditioned and cleaned...it aint like vinyl

sandm · 10-07-2021, 10:27 AM

fwiw and use at your own risk but...

we used a product called malco leather and plastic cleaner on all of our wakeboats for the last 15 years. stuff works GREAT at cleaning all kinds of stains and scuffs on our vinyl boat upholstery. you HAVE to go back over once malco is used with a GOOD uv protectant like babes or 303 aerospace as malco strips the uv off. we cleaned our boats every end of season with it, condition the upholstery and use again next season nice and clean.
used it 2x on some stains on gf's leather sonata seats and again, works like magic.

Camaro fanboy · 10-07-2021, 10:34 AM

the leather on our cars is way better than the mustangs.

mcintyre1969 · 10-07-2021, 11:03 AM

From Glen e:
Keep in mind you’re never really treating your leather. There is a plastic finish applied to the leather that keeps it sealed. Just use any type of multi surface protectant, don’t get caught in the hype of expensive conditioners and cleaners… A good multi surface is aerospace 303 or poorboys natural look.

Read about finished leather here:
https://www.goldeagle.com/tips-tools...-your-vehicle/
__________________
Glen
CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers
CLICK HERE for how to rinseless
CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

Jeb114 · 10-07-2021, 12:42 PM

as far as I know the only car model that has real leather seat is Cadillac. All the rest have a Coated Leatherette. Fake Leather composite.

Jetplate · 10-07-2021, 03:44 PM

I also have a 2019 Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury with the light beige seats. I have a similar wear make on the driver's bolster as well.

I REALLY like driving the Camaro, I've done a couple track days and also ran the Tail of the Dragon with it. However at my age (70) it is a pain in the ass to get in and out of. This especially true in a parking lot if you can't get the door open to at least the second detent that holds the door. I used to sit down and try and swing my legs in. But that's a little tough on these old knees. I adopted the practice of putting my right leg in and slide my "bum" down in which rubs along the bolster.

I guess I'll have to go back to the sit and spin way to get in.

arpad_m · 10-07-2021, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetplate

I also have a 2019 Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury with the light beige seats. I have a similar wear make on the driver's bolster as well.

I REALLY like driving the Camaro, I've done a couple track days and also ran the Tail of the Dragon with it. However at my age (70) it is a pain in the ass to get in and out of. This especially true in a parking lot if you can't get the door open to at least the second detent that holds the door. I used to sit down and try and swing my legs in. But that's a little tough on these old knees. I adopted the practice of putting my right leg in and slide my "bum" down in which rubs along the bolster.

I guess I'll have to go back to the sit and spin way to get in.

Sit and spin is the way to go, and if your car has memory seats, the exit position plus its auto recall is worth setting up.

On mine the seat is pushed back and up automatically quite a bit when I open the door, making egress easier, and vice versa: when I push the start button, the seat sinks down and forward into the "fighter jet cockpit" driving position. A very lovely feature.

Number 3 · 10-07-2021, 07:04 PM

Zooming in on your pic, the grain of the leather is not degraded so it’s not wear.

Get a good cleaner but it be stained from something you wore,

But as the grain is not worn I don’t think it’s wear and tear.

CamaroSSStlfan · 10-07-2021, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro fanboy

the leather on our cars is way better than the mustangs.

I had a 2012 Mustang GT. Mechanically the car was outstanding.

The leather like the interior was cheap. After about 1000 miles the driver side seat had pretty good size indentions and some wear so it's the foam in the seats as well. This is well documented on the Mustang forums, the seat wear after just a few miles. The dealer told me to wait awhile before doing a warranty claim because Ford would reject it.

Mustangs go cheap on interior. The Camaro has a far better and more premium feel.

This is why I just wanted a automatic, base model 5.0 but back in 2011 hardly any dealers carried the base model. Instead pay about 5k more for the premium.

Nilly Welson · 10-08-2021, 12:39 AM

Its leather, no leather is perfect. It wears like skin. All leather will develop imperfections. Some say it looks better as it wears.

10-06-2021, 02:50 PM	#1
Jetplate Drives: Camaro RS V6 6M Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 12 View My Garage	Leather Seat Wearing Already Just curious if any of you have had this issue and how easy was it to get resolved. I have 2020 2LT with light gray seats. I was cleaning/conditioning the leather seats today and noticed a couple wear marks in the seat bolster. I bought the car new 18 months ago and it only has 12,000 miles on the clock. I'm attaching a photo. The black marks in the "leather" on the bolster and the small black mark along the stitching is not dirt. Any suggestions would be helpful. Attached Images

10-06-2021, 03:24 PM	#2
FH212 Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NM Posts: 931	That is caused from sliding your rump over the bolster when you are getting in your car. Happens to a lot of people. You have to "swing" in and drop in the seat instead of sliding against the seat to get in. __________________ 2015 Camaro Z/28 - Red Hot 1978 Trans Am Y88 Special Edition 400/4 speed 2001 Mecham Trans Am #3 - 7.0L LS1

10-06-2021, 03:43 PM	#3
mcintyre1969 Drives: 1968 SS/RS, 2006 H2 2016 2SS White Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Texas ( Southern Moron) Posts: 770	Conditioning? NO! __________________ 2016 2SS White fully loaded

10-07-2021, 10:26 AM	#5
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 10,136	people want leather until they find out they have to keep it conditioned and cleaned...it aint like vinyl __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

10-07-2021, 10:34 AM	#7
Camaro fanboy Drives: 2017 2SS Arctic blue fully loaded Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 880	the leather on our cars is way better than the mustangs. __________________

10-07-2021, 08:25 AM	#4
ember1205 Hot Camaro Drives: '20 2SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: May 2020 Location: CT Posts: 3,682	You've stated it isn't dirt. Any chance it's dye that's transferred from clothing? We have camel interior (fake leather) in the SUV and it has a noticeable coloration from her jeans on the driver's side after about 25k miles. Granted, it's over a larger area than what you're showing...

10-07-2021, 10:27 AM	#6
sandm Drives: no more camaro :( Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: sin city Posts: 218	fwiw and use at your own risk but... we used a product called malco leather and plastic cleaner on all of our wakeboats for the last 15 years. stuff works GREAT at cleaning all kinds of stains and scuffs on our vinyl boat upholstery. you HAVE to go back over once malco is used with a GOOD uv protectant like babes or 303 aerospace as malco strips the uv off. we cleaned our boats every end of season with it, condition the upholstery and use again next season nice and clean. used it 2x on some stains on gf's leather sonata seats and again, works like magic.

10-07-2021, 11:03 AM	#8
mcintyre1969 Drives: 1968 SS/RS, 2006 H2 2016 2SS White Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Texas ( Southern Moron) Posts: 770	From Glen e: Keep in mind you’re never really treating your leather. There is a plastic finish applied to the leather that keeps it sealed. Just use any type of multi surface protectant, don’t get caught in the hype of expensive conditioners and cleaners… A good multi surface is aerospace 303 or poorboys natural look. Read about finished leather here: https://www.goldeagle.com/tips-tools...-your-vehicle/ __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant __________________ 2016 2SS White fully loaded

10-07-2021, 12:42 PM	#9
Jeb114 Drives: 2021 300 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 968	as far as I know the only car model that has real leather seat is Cadillac. All the rest have a Coated Leatherette. Fake Leather composite.

10-07-2021, 03:44 PM	#10
Jetplate Drives: Camaro RS V6 6M Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 12 View My Garage	Seats I also have a 2019 Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury with the light beige seats. I have a similar wear make on the driver's bolster as well. I REALLY like driving the Camaro, I've done a couple track days and also ran the Tail of the Dragon with it. However at my age (70) it is a pain in the ass to get in and out of. This especially true in a parking lot if you can't get the door open to at least the second detent that holds the door. I used to sit down and try and swing my legs in. But that's a little tough on these old knees. I adopted the practice of putting my right leg in and slide my "bum" down in which rubs along the bolster. I guess I'll have to go back to the sit and spin way to get in.

10-07-2021, 07:04 PM	#12
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,311 View My Garage	Zooming in on your pic, the grain of the leather is not degraded so it’s not wear. Get a good cleaner but it be stained from something you wore, But as the grain is not worn I don’t think it’s wear and tear. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

10-08-2021, 12:39 AM	#14
Nilly Welson Drives: Camaro Super Sport, Six on the Stik Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Earth Posts: 308	Its leather, no leather is perfect. It wears like skin. All leather will develop imperfections. Some say it looks better as it wears.

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