Protecting the driver's side seat bolster from wear
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Great topic! Since parking spots are smaller, garages are smaller, it seems as though I am always squeezing in and out, even with the seat all the way back. I’d like to think that some leather conditioner might help, but it would do nothing more than slow down the wear. Do you think Jaguar would be offended if I used a leopard skin seat cover?
Another thoughts on how to keep the seat belt from hiding a the way behind the seat? I’d like to put some kind of support to keep it within an “easy” arm’s reach. Any ideas? My S2000 has the same problem and I never solved it.
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Another thoughts on how to keep the seat belt from hiding a the way behind the seat? I’d like to put some kind of support to keep it within an “easy” arm’s reach. Any ideas? My S2000 has the same problem and I never solved it.
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What I have found works for me, is to put the seat back up to close to 90degrees. Seat most the way back. I turn and face out then stand up out of the car. Getting in is the same. Sit down facing out then bring legs in. Yes is a little harder to do when you don't have room to open door all the way.
Is there a leather dye to restore the color of the leather where it has worn?
Is there a leather dye to restore the color of the leather where it has worn?
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I do two things.
1) I set position 3 to the furthest back possible to prevent me from hitting the bolster when sliding in and out. I move the seat to position 3 every time I get out which allows me to enter and exit while minimizing the chance I'll scrub the bolster with my jeans.
2) I pretty much lift myself into the seat by putting my left hand on the sit sills so I really do not touch the bolster at all. This is a bit extreme, but I hate the look of bolster wear.
1) I set position 3 to the furthest back possible to prevent me from hitting the bolster when sliding in and out. I move the seat to position 3 every time I get out which allows me to enter and exit while minimizing the chance I'll scrub the bolster with my jeans.
2) I pretty much lift myself into the seat by putting my left hand on the sit sills so I really do not touch the bolster at all. This is a bit extreme, but I hate the look of bolster wear.
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Don1954 (01-02-2019)
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What I have found works for me, is to put the seat back up to close to 90degrees. Seat most the way back. I turn and face out then stand up out of the car. Getting in is the same. Sit down facing out then bring legs in. Yes is a little harder to do when you don't have room to open door all the way.
Is there a leather dye to restore the color of the leather where it has worn?
Is there a leather dye to restore the color of the leather where it has worn?
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Noshame (01-02-2019)
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There are two things that you can do, not to minimize the wear on the bolster, but to eliminate it completely: 1) alter the manner of entering the car; put your bum in the seat first, then swing your legs in. This way you do not slide across the bolster. 2) regularly use a GOOD (and that means non-silicone) conditioner on the leather (please, no replies saying that conditioner is useless on modern leathers); the conditioner keeps the surface of the leather soft and lubricated, thus minimizing wear.
Using these two procedures will keep the bolster area entirely unmarked and as close to new as possible. Finally, denim is a very abrasive material on leather that scuffs the leather surface; further, the dye will transfer to the leather so if you can avoid wearing denim in the car, so much the better.
Using these two procedures will keep the bolster area entirely unmarked and as close to new as possible. Finally, denim is a very abrasive material on leather that scuffs the leather surface; further, the dye will transfer to the leather so if you can avoid wearing denim in the car, so much the better.
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I think I found an ok solution. Hobby Lobby peel and stick black felt. I tested it on the back of the seat and it peels off the leather ok, and it would problably be easier if soaked with leather conditioner first. I applied a premptive patch to the middle of the bolster right up to the stitching. It is pliable as it goes on so the curves and contours easy to follow without the felt wrinkling.
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What I have found works for me, is to put the seat back up to close to 90degrees. Seat most the way back. I turn and face out then stand up out of the car. Getting in is the same. Sit down facing out then bring legs in. Yes is a little harder to do when you don't have room to open door all the way.
Is there a leather dye to restore the color of the leather where it has worn?
Is there a leather dye to restore the color of the leather where it has worn?
For those looking for a cure for scuffing the seams, a bit of petroleum jelly rubbed in may be the ticket.
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I had this problem, see this thread: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...estion-178904/
I never did get around to finishing off that thread, but long story short I gave up on the useless dealership and fixed it myself.
Using a bottle of leather dye from this company: https://www.seatdoctors.com/diy-leather-dye/
Perfect colour match with my red seats, very easy to use (just dribble some on a MF cloth and wipe it on the seat then let it dry, repeat two or three times, no need for any clear coat or thinner), perfect "like new" finish.
I reapply it to the wear area about every six months, it seems that it doesn't matter how careful I am getting in and out of the seat I still rub that part of the bolster a bit.
The owners' name is Andy and he was very good to deal with (by email), and we quickly worked out that he already stocked the correct "Jaguar Red" dye.
Pretty much a racing certainty he also stocks every colour of F-Type seat dye.
I never did get around to finishing off that thread, but long story short I gave up on the useless dealership and fixed it myself.
Using a bottle of leather dye from this company: https://www.seatdoctors.com/diy-leather-dye/
Perfect colour match with my red seats, very easy to use (just dribble some on a MF cloth and wipe it on the seat then let it dry, repeat two or three times, no need for any clear coat or thinner), perfect "like new" finish.
I reapply it to the wear area about every six months, it seems that it doesn't matter how careful I am getting in and out of the seat I still rub that part of the bolster a bit.
The owners' name is Andy and he was very good to deal with (by email), and we quickly worked out that he already stocked the correct "Jaguar Red" dye.
Pretty much a racing certainty he also stocks every colour of F-Type seat dye.
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Of course I can't speak for other dyes, and like all such things good preparation is vital, I simply clean the affected area with filtered water and a MF cloth before applying the dye.
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Subscribed! I cringe whenever I get in & out of the car.
My apprehension is not with the bottom seat, but with the side bolster. I too use the Mem3 method and I like the seat all the way erect and back, but AS HIGH AS IT WILL GO for entry & exit. Still, can't keep from sliding against the leather somewhat.
My apprehension is not with the bottom seat, but with the side bolster. I too use the Mem3 method and I like the seat all the way erect and back, but AS HIGH AS IT WILL GO for entry & exit. Still, can't keep from sliding against the leather somewhat.
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