keeping the driver seat from wearing out.

DEpointfive0

I originally cared about the seat bolsters a lot, I would get in like a moron to prevent the leather from getting ruined... BUT I found a local (not anymore) upholsterer who installed the leather in my previos car who said that they change the bolsters out all the time on cars than they are the #1 thing they do...
They showed me examples of some of the cars they they were doing it to at the shop, and I could ONLY tell they had been replaced because they looked better that mine...
And they quoted me like $100-150 to replace the arse one and like $150-200 to do the backrest one... (This includes the rebuild up of foam and they said they could redo the whole seat in memory foam for no additional price) They also said they'd charge me less because I'm a return customer, and if I came in on a Tuesday when business was slow, they'd charge even less...
And for that price, I'll let my fat arse destroy the current ones, and if I ever NEED them replaced or if I ever sell the car, I'll have them replaced... Not worth the time and worry to keep putting leather crap on all the time


But leather conditioner DOES work if you're against replacing the bolsters... +1 for Lexol (brown bottle is the one you want for leather I think... but OP said he has cloth, sooooo... replacement, or find a shop to rebuild the bolster with foam)

PW370z

I say just get in and out and enjoy the car. I am not saying trash the seats, and don't give a **** about them - condition and take care of them. I agree with DEpointfive0 - if they get worn out, just get the bolster replaced by a reputable upholestery shop. I personally hate it when people use seat covers. Why did you bother getting the leather/alcantara seats, if you are just going to cover them up? To me that is pointless. It is like one of my friends who really wanted a 335i. He saved up his $$ for it, and after purchasing it, bought a beater car for DD. He barely ever used the 335i, b/c he didn't want to put miles on it, or anything to happen to it. Therefore, he was basically paying his car note to drive a beater. Just my opinion.

EDIT: just realized the OP has the cloth seats. You get my point though

DEpointfive0

Yeah, beat that biitch, you paid for it, might as well use it, and as Frost posted, you're gonna die anyways, LOL


Getting the cloth redone is REALLY easy, they'll most likely just rebuild the foam, and that fabric is cheap as hell, and the shops have 7984389384 kinds of fabric to match usually

RonRizz

Whats your point? Alot of us use the Z only as a pleasure vehicle. I Personally own 6 cars, but that doesn't mean I'm not enjoying my Z any less than someone else that uses theirs as a DD.

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Z_ealot

sorry to threadjack, but seeing as we're talking about the seat cloth i was wondering if anyone knows of a good cleaning product that does a good job of cleaning the cloth in our Z's. i've tried some armour all cleaner that i've had good luck with in the past, but there seems to be a couple of spots in my Z that have some ground in dust that doesnt seem to go away no matter how much i try with the armor all.

NickTurnon

I use a wet rag and most of the stains and discoloration come out with that!

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wdkwang

It helps to use real conditioners like Leather Honey that are meant to soak in overnight instead of those sprays that are just treating the surface. Leather Honey really gets into the material and keeps it moist

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Z_ealot

So this leather honey cleaner works on the cloth base seats as well?

6MT

Keeping the driver's seat from wearing out...







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BrianMSmith

don't worry about it, you can always replace the seats later, make it like a new car.

JARblue

Have you tried using the rear hatch as your primary method of entry and exit?

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Mike

manual cloth seats, I just always moved the seat all the way back before getting out when mine was a street car. I do the same thing with the power seats in my Mustang too.

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homeryansta

looks like I'm getting the clazzio seat covers. Clazzio Leather Seat covers

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gy954

Note: this is for cloth seats only. The following procedure does not work on leather, as the coating will not bind to its smooth surface.

1. Thoroughly clean your seat with soap and water. Let dry completely.

2. Mix 1:1 JB Weld, the large package (it makes about 2 cups)

3. Using a tongue depressor or similar instrument, coat seat with the mixture to a depth of about 1/8". You do not need to coat the bolster on the right side, since it gets virtually no wear.

4. You may also want to coat the left-hand seat back. If you do this, lean the seat all the way back to prevent sags in the material.

5. Give the material at least 24 hours to fully set per directions.

Enjoy a seat that will not scuff, wear, or tear, and can be cleaned with a propane torch.

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