Leatherette crack repair

Wissam · 10-25-2010, 09:06 PM

I have two hairline cracks in the left seat bolster of the drive seat...the cracks are about 1/2 inch long and they Have not penetrated all the way through yet...the four year warranty expires January 2011, has anybody had such Problem repaired under warranty in Canada, and if possible specifically in Mississauga, if yes please share dealership name...alternatively, are there any repair kits that you can buy say at Walmart or CT that you've had good experience with?

ZuerstBMW · 10-25-2010, 09:13 PM

check with the dealer first, the worst they can say is no.
Ive used this before with great results.
http://cgi.ebay.com/BMW-CAR-LEATHER-...item35ad5cddab

rshew · 10-26-2010, 12:43 AM

Had same problem with my car. Repaired under 4 year warranty with no problems in Vancouver, Canada.

Wissam · 10-26-2010, 08:09 PM

Thanks for the replies...

Doctor T · 10-26-2010, 09:28 PM

Had same problem in my '06 325i. Got the bottom replaced earlier this year under warranty @ BMW Downtown Toronto.

GreenThree · 10-27-2010, 10:03 AM

Had an inch crack in the 'ette which was getting pretty deep. BMW replaced seat bolster under warranty

It seems like these seats dont hold up too well over the long term. I'm at 2.5 years, and they are already starting to crack

BMWs4ever · 10-30-2010, 09:49 PM

You guys have to condition the leatherette with Mequairs Vinyl and Rubber care in the tan bottle. Never had an issue since doing this.

cfabluenose · 10-30-2010, 10:30 PM

Same problem in the same place on my '09. The dealer in Halifax will replace the upholstery for the seat back under warranty. The dealer made no fuss at all about doing this. Definitely talk with your dealer.

Wissam · 11-24-2010, 08:59 PM

Just an update, took my car to dealer and they fixed it, no questions asked...they outsource this kind of work to a place called Barry's Upholstery in Mississauga...

328i · 11-24-2010, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenThree

Had an inch crack in the 'ette which was getting pretty deep. BMW replaced seat bolster under warranty

It seems like these seats dont hold up too well over the long term. I'm at 2.5 years, and they are already starting to crack

My car was 3 years old upon lease return and the seats looked brand new. Leatherette is durable stuff, clean it and treat it with 303 or Optimum Protectant once in a while and it looks brand new.

jopa489 · 11-25-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 328i

My car was 3 years old upon lease return and the seats looked brand new. Leatherette is durable stuff, clean it and treat it with 303 or Optimum Protectant once in a while and it looks brand new.

This. I've treated 'ette in the past with 303 and it looks brand new after years. Definitely holds up better than leather.

10-25-2010, 09:06 PM	#1
Wissam Private First Class 20 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 328I Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: GTA, Canada iTrader: (3)	Leatherette crack repair I have two hairline cracks in the left seat bolster of the drive seat...the cracks are about 1/2 inch long and they Have not penetrated all the way through yet...the four year warranty expires January 2011, has anybody had such Problem repaired under warranty in Canada, and if possible specifically in Mississauga, if yes please share dealership name...alternatively, are there any repair kits that you can buy say at Walmart or CT that you've had good experience with?
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ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! 373 Rep 7,803 Posts Drives: 2023 230i Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Apollo Beach, FL. iTrader: (68)	check with the dealer first, the worst they can say is no. Ive used this before with great results. http://cgi.ebay.com/BMW-CAR-LEATHER-...item35ad5cddab __________________ 23 G42 230i Mineral White Cognac, Aluminum With Mesh Effect Interior Trim MODS Clear Guard, 15% Ceramic Tint, Floating Caps
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10-26-2010, 12:43 AM	#3
rshew member 2 Rep 118 Posts Drives: BMW 325i 2006, BMW 328xi 2014 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Van iTrader: (0)	Had same problem with my car. Repaired under 4 year warranty with no problems in Vancouver, Canada.
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10-26-2010, 08:09 PM	#4
Wissam Private First Class 20 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 328I Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: GTA, Canada iTrader: (3)	Thanks for the replies...
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10-26-2010, 09:28 PM	#5
Doctor T Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 206 Posts Drives: EB 430i xDrive, AW E90 LCI M-S Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada iTrader: (0)	Had same problem in my '06 325i. Got the bottom replaced earlier this year under warranty @ BMW Downtown Toronto.
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10-27-2010, 10:03 AM	#6
GreenThree Colonel 210 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Had an inch crack in the 'ette which was getting pretty deep. BMW replaced seat bolster under warranty It seems like these seats dont hold up too well over the long term. I'm at 2.5 years, and they are already starting to crack __________________ 2015 335xi \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Black Dakota Leather \| NAV \| SportLine \| ZPP \| ZDA \| ZCW \| Munich Build Retired: 2008, 2011, 2013 328xi
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BMWs4ever Lieutenant 42 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0) Garage List 2001.5 Passat GLX V6 [10.00] 2007 328i [10.00]	You guys have to condition the leatherette with Mequairs Vinyl and Rubber care in the tan bottle. Never had an issue since doing this.
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10-30-2010, 10:30 PM	#8
cfabluenose Lieutenant 38 Rep 430 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wolfville iTrader: (0)	Same problem in the same place on my '09. The dealer in Halifax will replace the upholstery for the seat back under warranty. The dealer made no fuss at all about doing this. Definitely talk with your dealer. __________________ 2009 328i
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11-24-2010, 08:59 PM	#9
Wissam Private First Class 20 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 328I Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: GTA, Canada iTrader: (3)	Just an update, took my car to dealer and they fixed it, no questions asked...they outsource this kind of work to a place called Barry's Upholstery in Mississauga...
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