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Some might find this helpful to better understand the root cause. My take on this issue is Magna's hide supplier either isn't doing something to spec, or there's an underlying issue with the material spec. Maybe too much value engineering? Or Magna production line isn't taking steps to warm the stretched material to remove wrinkles.
Only BMW engineering and Magna knows what's really the problem. How quickly they resolve it tells us just how nimble they are. https://www.leather-dictionary.com/i...ing_in_leather
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Mine are not perfect, certainly worse than the previous gen, but I am at least happy that they do not look bad. To the above poster....OMG, no no no. |
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The use of steam on leather is first to make it easier to fit against the seat foam, that way (heated) is easier to install, also steam can help remove small wrinkles maybe caused by packaging or other reasons But for wrinkles like we have seen, there is no way you will make them disappear using steam or other technics because those wrinkles are the result of bad sewing, I’m sure this wrinkles were designed intentionally by BMW, the problem is the execution. Not an expert, is just my personal opinion from more than 800 kits installed, I still use my steamer to deep clean dirty leather instead of using chemical products |
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Seats are the best and most comfortable I have seen in a BMW
My family all loves the wrinkly seats. Say they are way more comfortable than 2016 X6.
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Has anyone in the US refused delivery of an ordered car because of wrinkled rear seat? What was the reaction of the dealer and what was done? I anticipate delivery next week and am prepared to refuse delivery if the rear seat has excessive wrinkles but I don't know what to expect from the dealer. Thanks.
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Yes. Very easy to do. Lots of YouTube videos on how to do it. Best to do it when warm out.
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asked me to either give him a few hours so he can check the stock levels for another M50D as i do not want a 30D, or spec a new one online and send over. |
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I wonder if BMW will take action on this issue, sounds ridiculous to lose a car sale because such an easy to fix issue? The competition will be very happy making this problem viral for sure |
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so sadly rejected as felt had no other choice... but he has warned if replacement arrives the same... may not have much room for negotiation after. |
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I had my former M4 backrest leather replaced under warranty due to premature wear. I think everything depends on the goodwill on the part of the dealership if they really want to help you or not
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I'm anticipating a call any day that mine is ready for delivery. Fingers crossed that the rear seat will be ok. If not I am at a loss about what to do.
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