Type S leather repair
03-15-2014, 06:54 PM
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Type S leather repair
i have minimal damage on both seat bottoms on the greenish/dark greyish portion of the bottom seat.
i have checked threads and im just looking to see if someone knows anything about a good company or store that will fix this without me having to spend 700 dollars.
Bells in Greenwich CT was trying to charge me 350 a seat. ridiculous.
im in westchester NY wouldnt mind going to NYC
i have checked threads and im just looking to see if someone knows anything about a good company or store that will fix this without me having to spend 700 dollars.
Bells in Greenwich CT was trying to charge me 350 a seat. ridiculous.
im in westchester NY wouldnt mind going to NYC
03-15-2014, 07:14 PM
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I will look into it for you. I know this place around my way that i believe they charge about $130 - $150. Then again i haven't really checked their quality of work yet. I will keep you posted.
03-15-2014, 09:51 PM
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i think replacing both is what i need to do but if its 250 a seat thats a little too much lol.
130 to 150 is much better and i would like to look into that man. thanks man i appreciate it definitely let me know
130 to 150 is much better and i would like to look into that man. thanks man i appreciate it definitely let me know
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I had mine replaced under warranty and now the new ones are not looking that great either.
03-16-2014, 04:46 PM
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03-17-2014, 09:45 AM
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OP sorry i haven't had time to stop by. Again i believe they're closed the weekends. I should be able to do it tomorrow since I'm off and my older son has a doctor's appointment 
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03-17-2014, 04:30 PM
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03-18-2014, 08:32 AM
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A quality leather conditioner will prevent this from happening. I use Griot's interior cleaner (PH balanced to clean leather) and Griot's Leather Care after they are cleaned. I maintain them once a week with Griots Leather Care Spray... it cleans and conditions in one step and helps feed the conditioner that was applied earlier. Once applied the seats will have a light shine to them until the product penetrates and then they look factory new with a matte sheen.
It's good to always clean the seats when they are looking shiny or glossy. That's dirt on the surface that your ass is using as a polish and eventually it will break down the vinyl coating on most factory leather. If left unconditioned the seating surface will become hard and brittle and will crack in between the perforations like the OP's did.
I use Griot's but any "QUALITY" cleaner and conditioner will work... stay away from Armor All brand or anything you have to question.
http://www.autogeek.net/leathercare.html
It's good to always clean the seats when they are looking shiny or glossy. That's dirt on the surface that your ass is using as a polish and eventually it will break down the vinyl coating on most factory leather. If left unconditioned the seating surface will become hard and brittle and will crack in between the perforations like the OP's did.
I use Griot's but any "QUALITY" cleaner and conditioner will work... stay away from Armor All brand or anything you have to question.
http://www.autogeek.net/leathercare.html
03-19-2014, 12:09 PM
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Dont mind me asking but why not Armor all??? Thats all i use and for my tires i use Maguiress or maguiness
A quality leather conditioner will prevent this from happening. I use Griot's interior cleaner (PH balanced to clean leather) and Griot's Leather Care after they are cleaned. I maintain them once a week with Griots Leather Care Spray... it cleans and conditions in one step and helps feed the conditioner that was applied earlier. Once applied the seats will have a light shine to them until the product penetrates and then they look factory new with a matte sheen.
It's good to always clean the seats when they are looking shiny or glossy. That's dirt on the surface that your ass is using as a polish and eventually it will break down the vinyl coating on most factory leather. If left unconditioned the seating surface will become hard and brittle and will crack in between the perforations like the OP's did.
I use Griot's but any "QUALITY" cleaner and conditioner will work... stay away from Armor All brand or anything you have to question.
http://www.autogeek.net/leathercare.html
It's good to always clean the seats when they are looking shiny or glossy. That's dirt on the surface that your ass is using as a polish and eventually it will break down the vinyl coating on most factory leather. If left unconditioned the seating surface will become hard and brittle and will crack in between the perforations like the OP's did.
I use Griot's but any "QUALITY" cleaner and conditioner will work... stay away from Armor All brand or anything you have to question.
http://www.autogeek.net/leathercare.html
Last edited by tones160; 03-19-2014 at 12:14 PM.
03-25-2014, 03:45 PM
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Hey man, i was able to look into it and damm they jacked up the prices lol. I showed them my TL's interior and according to them they charge $250 per seat. $650 for the whole interior if you want to do vinyl texture and $1500 if you want the whole entire set of seats with perforated leather. I can vouch for them that the quality of work is good...I saw one of their masterpiece
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03-25-2014, 05:11 PM
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03-26-2014, 12:25 PM
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Armor All has silicone in it that actually DRIES out vinyl, plastic, rubber, etc. It leaves a nice shine and you think it's protecting but it's doing quite the opposite by absorbing and drying out your plastic/vinyl causing your dash to crack for example. I can't even imagine on your leather
Please stay away at all costs.
03-26-2014, 05:33 PM
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Damm i wish i would've known this. I have been using Armor all to shine up my interior...ill look for the one you use. Hopefully i will be able to find it at an Autozone or Pepboys.
Armor All has silicone in it that actually DRIES out vinyl, plastic, rubber, etc. It leaves a nice shine and you think it's protecting but it's doing quite the opposite by absorbing and drying out your plastic/vinyl causing your dash to crack for example. I can't even imagine on your leather Please stay away at all costs.
Please stay away at all costs.
03-27-2014, 01:52 AM
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Armor All has silicone in it that actually DRIES out vinyl, plastic, rubber, etc. It leaves a nice shine and you think it's protecting but it's doing quite the opposite by absorbing and drying out your plastic/vinyl causing your dash to crack for example. I can't even imagine on your leather Please stay away at all costs.
Please stay away at all costs.Optimum Leather Protectant is my recommend choice, but it is also only purchasable online. Leather protectant doesn't greatly effect the condition of the seats anyway because the seats aren't even true leather.
03-28-2014, 04:32 PM
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Just keep denying it's wear and tear...eventually they will stop arguing and free fix your leather. It's all about how much you want it and how much of an asshole you want to be 
03-28-2014, 07:42 PM
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Whether or not to use a product with silicone is an individual choice, but all of the *white* protectants contain a silicone compound, including ArmorAll and every other popular brand/ product - and none of them will dry out anything to which the product is applied, unless the product ALSO contains a petroleum product (distillate) or solvent, which many of them do. Stodard solvent is a favorite component in many automotive care products. Check the MSDS (manufacturer safety data sheet) to be certain.
Silicone is no longer listed as a component in most product MSDS, even though the product contains it, because the various silicone compounds are not considered toxic and are not tracked by CAS (USA) or other country (such as Canada) tracking numbers. Probably the reason is this continuing incorrect information on the internet that simply will not die - silicone bad - and causes ???
The following is a direct quote from the ArmorAll web site FAQs section, and I commend ArmorAll for their straightforward provision of useful information:
FAQ: What are the ingredients in Armor AllŽ Protectants? Do they include silicone, alcohol, ultraviolet inhibitors and petroleum distillates?
Armor AllŽ Leather Care contains lanolin and natural moisturizers, and UV inhibitors. Armor AllŽ Leather Care Protectant Spray and Leather Wipes contain water-based silicone emulsions, surfactants, and ultraviolet light inhibitors. Armor AllŽ Original Shine Protectant contains water-based silicone emulsions, surfactants, and ultraviolet light inhibitors, humectants, dispersants and gloss enhancers. Armor AllŽ Ultimate Clean Protectant contains water-based silicone emulsions, surfactants, ultraviolet light inhibitors and a fragrance.
FAQ: What is the shelf life of Armor AllŽ Protectant?
The shelf life of Armor AllŽ Protectant is three to five years..
I will say that the 2013 MSDS for ArmorAll Original protectant does list <5% mineral oil (CAS #8042-47-5).
And the reason why I have this information for ArmorAll products is because they are the LEAST TOXIC products that I could find on the market, keeping in mind that many products available only by online purchase will not/ do not list an MSDS with product component information.
Some Turtle Wax products I also use, again, because Turtle Wax provides MSDS for all of their products.
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