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Ripped driver's side seat (leather)

Old Oct 8, 2003 | 08:30 PM
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Getting into my car tonight and I heard a bad noise against the seat. Turns out my jacket, which has these gay buttons around the waist, rubbed against the upper left of my seat. I am PISSED. It left a light mark in the leather, maybe 5 inches long. It also left two tiny tears. It isnt noticeable to anyone but me. Is this something the dealer could fix? Or would I have to take it to a detailer?

The leather on these seats doesnt seem very tough. I've used this jacket in all my other cars with no problem
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Old Oct 9, 2003 | 07:21 AM
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I seriously doubt the dealer could repair it. Take it to an independent upholstery shop.
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Old Oct 9, 2003 | 09:07 AM
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Thanks. Yea I called Nissan and they use some guy that comes once a week. I called the guy directly and have an appointment next Wednesday. Looking forward to getting this fixed.
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Old Oct 11, 2003 | 08:53 AM
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for small tears, a permanent fix is tough- adhesives pull apart, sewing is like Frankenstein. Scratches can be color blended.
If the cuts are not through the leather, then they can be colored to match by a good upholstery guy. But, there will still be the damage, and the area will be weak.
You might ask the upholstery guy for cost to replace the leather panel (not the whole seat). The covering is easy to remove- just pull out the seat (4 bolts), pull off the hog-rings, and the seat cover pulls right off.
This might save you a $100 or so at the fixit shop.
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