Leather seats starts peeling!

zain · 12-10-2019, 02:18 PM

Hello everyone, I have got this strange thing happening to my seat. The driver seat is deteriorating!
I dont daily drive the car. Anyone else with same problem ?

LT4 · 12-10-2019, 02:22 PM

I don't because I use the exit setting for the seat. The seat always moves back and down when I stop the car. Allows more room / less friction on bolster. It the only way to maintain those Recaros, with exception of losing 30 lbs

Assuming you wear jeans mostly?

Edit: I'll take a pick later and show 6K miles worth of wear on mine (whatever that translates to on exit and entries).

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 12-10-2019, 02:29 PM

Have not seen that issue with normal wear. However, with these cars you really have to practice the "sit and spin". Stand with your back to the door opening, sit and simultaneously lean/fall back so your can lands squarely into the seat bottom, pick up your legs and spin to the right so you face forward. If you try to just kamikaze yourself into the seats by putting one leg in and "falling" into place, you are beating the hell out of the bolsters and damage/creasing will occur much faster as your back and thighs are just mashing across the side bolsters.

tx915zl · 12-10-2019, 02:43 PM

I have the same issue, any suggestions on how to repair it.

zain · 12-10-2019, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

Have not seen that issue with normal wear. However, with these cars you really have to practice the "sit and spin". Stand with your back to the door opening, sit and simultaneously lean/fall back so your can lands squarely into the seat bottom, pick up your legs and spin to the right so you face forward. If you try to just kamikaze yourself into the seats by putting one leg in and "falling" into place, you are beating the hell out of the bolsters and damage/creasing will occur much faster as your back and thighs are just mashing across the side bolsters.

I do that whenever I got the chance, however sometimes I am parked at tight spaces so I do rub the sided with my back! Not so sure about the leather quality though, but I think adding a lining there could've protected the edge.

Firecaptain · 12-10-2019, 02:47 PM

DANG!

You carrying a firearm on your left side?

zain · 12-10-2019, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Firecaptain

DANG!

You carrying a firearm on your left side?

If thats the case then I will be having big holes on my seat and door too

...Good guess though!

Android42019 · 12-10-2019, 03:15 PM

Mine shows the wrinkles a tad on the left side, but none of that, I’ve got a little over 35k miles on mine since December 2016

17CamaroZL1 · 12-10-2019, 04:25 PM

I put my left hand over that area so any rubbing is on my hand instead of the seat.

Markoz28 · 12-10-2019, 04:50 PM

I avoid leaning/smashing the boosters as much as possible. I like my seats looking as new as possible.

I never park next to anyone so I can swing the door completely open. I know this doesn’t sound nice but no one over 230lbs gets in my car.

URBAN LEGEND · 12-10-2019, 05:03 PM

Stop dragging ass. That leather cover is done with.

Chazzz · 12-10-2019, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tx915zl

I have the same issue, any suggestions on how to repair it.

A good auto leather repair guy can patch and airbrush the damage with undetectable results for less than $200. Make sure you find someone that specializes in auto leather repair only. Some are even mobile...

Chutzpah · 12-10-2019, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 17CamaroZL1

I put my left hand over that area so any rubbing is on my hand instead of the seat.

This is a great idea...have to try it.

With that said, I have 1600 miles and can see minor of wearing already. I intentionally wear sweatpants or shorts without exposed rear pockets. I also adjust the seat for exit / entry and do the spin and exit. I think it just the nature of the beast. If it wears to the point of annoyance, I’ll buy a new seat. Same goes for the steering wheel.

URBAN LEGEND · 12-10-2019, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Chutzpah

This is a great idea...have to try it.

With that said, I have 1600 miles and can see minor of wearing already. I intentionally wear sweatpants or shorts without exposed rear pockets. I also adjust the seat for exit / entry and do the spin and exit. I think it just the nature of the beast. If it wears to the point of annoyance, I’ll buy a new seat. Same goes for the steering wheel.

This is not normal. I have never had a seat look like that.

12-10-2019, 02:18 PM	#1
zain Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 200	Leather seats starts peeling! Hello everyone, I have got this strange thing happening to my seat. The driver seat is deteriorating! I dont daily drive the car. Anyone else with same problem ? Attached Images

12-10-2019, 02:22 PM	#2
LT4 Drives: all sold, getting another soon.. Join Date: May 2019 Location: South Florida Posts: 282	I don't because I use the exit setting for the seat. The seat always moves back and down when I stop the car. Allows more room / less friction on bolster. It the only way to maintain those Recaros, with exception of losing 30 lbs Assuming you wear jeans mostly? Edit: I'll take a pick later and show 6K miles worth of wear on mine (whatever that translates to on exit and entries). __________________ Larry

12-10-2019, 03:15 PM	#8
Android42019 The Black Emerald Drives: '17 ZL1, '08 Trailblazer, '11 1LTRS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: DFW Metroplex Posts: 781 View My Garage	Mine shows the wrinkles a tad on the left side, but none of that, I’ve got a little over 35k miles on mine since December 2016 __________________

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12-10-2019, 05:03 PM	#11
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	Stop dragging ass. That leather cover is done with. __________________ 🔺22 RS E TRON GT 🔺21 Model S Plaid

12-10-2019, 02:29 PM	#3
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	Have not seen that issue with normal wear. However, with these cars you really have to practice the "sit and spin". Stand with your back to the door opening, sit and simultaneously lean/fall back so your can lands squarely into the seat bottom, pick up your legs and spin to the right so you face forward. If you try to just kamikaze yourself into the seats by putting one leg in and "falling" into place, you are beating the hell out of the bolsters and damage/creasing will occur much faster as your back and thighs are just mashing across the side bolsters.

12-10-2019, 02:43 PM	#4
tx915zl Drives: 2017 Camaro zl1 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 19	I have the same issue, any suggestions on how to repair it.

12-10-2019, 02:47 PM	#6
Firecaptain Drives: '22 Summit White ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Virginia Posts: 459	DANG! You carrying a firearm on your left side?

12-10-2019, 04:50 PM	#10
Markoz28 Drives: 18 ZL1 nightfall grey A10 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,527	I avoid leaning/smashing the boosters as much as possible. I like my seats looking as new as possible. I never park next to anyone so I can swing the door completely open. I know this doesn’t sound nice but no one over 230lbs gets in my car.

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