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  1. 1st February 2015, 09:35 AM #1
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    Marks on leather seats

    Hi all, the leather in my driver's seat has developed marks (I think from my belt) across the lower part of the back rest and nothing at all seems to be able to remove them.

    Very disappointing with only 10,000km on the clock, considering how pedantic I've been with keeping it clean.

    Even a couple of detailers I've taken it to have been unsuccessful.

    Any suggestions on a remedy? So far I see my options as:

    1. Ignore them (hard for me to do)
    2. Have the seat repaired (one detailer suggested they had a specialist leather repairer who could re dye the leather)
    3. Have it re upholstered
    4. Get some seat covers (out of sight, out of mind). Any suggestions on good fitting ones for the D4?

    Pics attached. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1422747251.351329.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1422747272.793059.jpg
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  2. 1st February 2015, 09:44 AM #2
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    I have sheepskin covers from Prestige Sheepskin in Perth. They are an excellent fit and suit the vehicle well. They are also shaped to the backrest so that you can still use the "pouches" in the back of the seats, and do not cover them up like some brands I've seen.

    We have these in both Disco's (my old D2 which my son now has, and the D4). Have tried alternatives over the years, but these are the best I have come across.

    Prestige Sheepskin | Sheepskin Seat Covers | Uggs | Ugg Boots | Sheepskin Boots | Slippers | Custom Seat Covers
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  3. 1st February 2015, 10:11 AM #3
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    BMKal is on the money!

    I have experienced a similar issue where my belt has rubbed the leather piping paint in the centre section of the seat. It is only very minor but rather than let it get worse I went to the same place as BMKal and have had a set of front seat sheepskin covers fitted.

    A little bit of 'Out of sight out of mind'!
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  4. 1st February 2015, 10:32 AM #4
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    Any pics of the sheepskin covers?
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  5. 1st February 2015, 06:00 PM #5
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    I have had this happen to me before.

    I used the degreaser in a can that I buy from Super Cheap. Got it off no problem. Make sure you rub something back onto the leather pretty much straight away to replenish it, as the degreaser can dry it out if not treated afterwards.

    Worked for me anyway. I had the entire seat covered from a pair of new jeans once before.
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  6. 1st February 2015, 06:05 PM #6
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    As leather is painted it can be repaired by repainting.
    There are blokes that travel around car body shops and car dealers who specialize in touching up leather seats .
    Failing DIY, maybe contact a couple of dealers who should give you a contact.
    I know this as I had a BMW E36 M3 with leather everything and it had some marks. I never got it done but the local upholstery bloke gave me a contact.
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    For DiscoFan

    A couple of pics as requested.
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  8. 1st February 2015, 08:21 PM #8
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    Look up a product called "Leatherique". It's a leather dye that I used on a couple of Rolls-Royces I used to own. It's expensive and needs to be matched to your seat colour using a sample but can be kept for later too.
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    Thanks guys, I'll make some enquiries on the repairing/repainting.

    Thanks also for the pics of the sheepskin covers. They look great!
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    Canvas Covers

    I wanted sheepskin but the War office is allergic to furry animals.. including me...
    Ended up getting a set of Melville and Moon covers from Sith Ifrica.. brilliant.. includes covers for arm rests and console top. Yes covers the pockets on seat back but has own pockets with zips. War Office is a bit of a sewing guru and was most impressed with the quality. The canvas is reasonably soft. Fitting took a while but fit is nice and tight. the only problem is that I have this strong urge to drive around the CBD wearing a Pith helmet and Bombay bloomers..
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