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RooniusMaximus · Apr 23rd, 2008, 09:03 AM

Feeling slightly annoyed with my self for not spotting how badly scuffed the Driver's seat bolster was when buying our car (54 Plate).

When we were test driving I do remember seeing another which was even worse though - is it something that's common place on Minis?

paul04 · Apr 23rd, 2008, 11:36 AM

yes, it is from getting in and out of you car. if you clean it on a regular it should improve

R99 · Apr 23rd, 2008, 01:04 PM

Jeans are the major culprit.

PCooperS · Apr 23rd, 2008, 02:25 PM

Did the same thing so know how it feels, landed up buying some new seats in the classified section, must be common around here as I am in Loudwater.

There's a small business opened up just of the mini roundabout at Cores End between Wooburn and Bourne End that does car interiors, leather refirb etc might be worth seeing them, he has one of those swinging signs by the roundabout.

Found them
AJ's Trimming

Princes Rd, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire SL8 5HZ
Tel: 01628 530257

batou · Apr 25th, 2008, 10:12 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by PCooperS (original)

Did the same thing so know how it feels, landed up buying some new seats in the classified section, must be common around here as I am in Loudwater.

There's a small business opened up just of the mini roundabout at Cores End between Wooburn and Bourne End that does car interiors, leather refirb etc might be worth seeing them, he has one of those swinging signs by the roundabout.

Found them
AJ's Trimming

Princes Rd, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire SL8 5HZ
Tel: 01628 530257

Thats very close to me!! Mines pretty bad too, jeans and studded belts don't help. It's very common

RooniusMaximus · Apr 26th, 2008, 07:24 PM

I'll put this thread in my favourites - thanks for the pointer.

Black Sail · May 27th, 2008, 07:41 PM

Bought my 08' Astro Black Sidewalk in Nov. 07' and there's blue stains, scuffs, and peeling on the driver's bolster edge. Is it really Leather!?! Is there a warranty? How can I fix it?

Thanks

mooneymini · May 27th, 2008, 07:53 PM

I would recomend buying a really good quality leather conditioning cream which antique stores and good quality leather furniture shops sell.

You can usually find something decent at places like robert dyas too.
I use it all the time on any car with leather seats/trim and on my leather sofas at home.
Keeps the leather really supple and soft and matt looking.
Prevents cracking and shinyness and will help remove scratches.

If scratches are deep enough to show white through, use a bit of black/grey shoe polish followed by a good quality leather cream and they will be as good as new.
I have used this method to renew second hand leather sofas and my dads volvo that had 200k miles on the clock.
The improvement was huge!

Well recomended, and much cheaper than new seats

Johnno · May 29th, 2008, 04:06 PM

mine does have a few marks like you lot are saying, i am going to get some good cleaning products.

Black Sail · Jun 3rd, 2008, 04:47 PM

Thanks for the great advice. The seats are a beautiful English malt and it's a keeper. It's time to put the top down in San Diego, California

ARRRDIOS!

Razorlite · Jun 4th, 2008, 09:11 AM

If you have fairly bad scuff marks you can actually send away for a scuff repair kit from Liquid leather (Home Page) - you'd think their website was designed by a 5 year old but the quality of their products is fantastic. They've been around for a long long time - however when ordering make sure you have the exact name of the leather handy as they have a massive range of colours.

Mark

doggonwheels · Jun 5th, 2008, 06:37 PM

- you'd think their website was designed by a 5 year old

Mark[/quote]

your right razorlight, that's the worst looking web site in the world.

Apr 23rd, 2008, 09:03 AM	#1
RooniusMaximus MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: High Wycombe Local Time: 02:26 PM Posts: 145 Offline	Driver's seat scuffs Feeling slightly annoyed with my self for not spotting how badly scuffed the Driver's seat bolster was when buying our car (54 Plate). When we were test driving I do remember seeing another which was even worse though - is it something that's common place on Minis?

Apr 23rd, 2008, 01:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
R99 MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Lakes Local Time: 02:26 PM Posts: 1,433 Offline	Jeans are the major culprit. ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- Lancashire MINI Register ---

Apr 23rd, 2008, 02:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
PCooperS 92 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Not sure Local Time: 02:26 PM Posts: 110 Offline	Did the same thing so know how it feels, landed up buying some new seats in the classified section, must be common around here as I am in Loudwater. There's a small business opened up just of the mini roundabout at Cores End between Wooburn and Bourne End that does car interiors, leather refirb etc might be worth seeing them, he has one of those swinging signs by the roundabout. Found them AJ's Trimming Princes Rd, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire SL8 5HZ Tel: 01628 530257 NINE GOLD AND TWO SILVER May / June 2008 = Stelvio, Mortirolo, Zoncalon and Giro TT.

Apr 25th, 2008, 10:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
batou Turbo Schmurbo... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maidenhead Local Time: 02:26 PM Posts: 700 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by PCooperS (original) Did the same thing so know how it feels, landed up buying some new seats in the classified section, must be common around here as I am in Loudwater. There's a small business opened up just of the mini roundabout at Cores End between Wooburn and Bourne End that does car interiors, leather refirb etc might be worth seeing them, he has one of those swinging signs by the roundabout. Found them AJ's Trimming Princes Rd, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire SL8 5HZ Tel: 01628 530257 Thats very close to me!! Mines pretty bad too, jeans and studded belts don't help. It's very common 235+ BHP "Wannabe" Works

May 27th, 2008, 07:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Black Sail MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Local Time: 06:26 AM Posts: 2 Offline	Seat scuffs on 08' Sidewalk Bought my 08' Astro Black Sidewalk in Nov. 07' and there's blue stains, scuffs, and peeling on the driver's bolster edge. Is it really Leather!?! Is there a warranty? How can I fix it?Thanks

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Apr 23rd, 2008, 11:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
paul04 Clubman 'S' Power My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Manchester Local Time: 02:26 PM Posts: 287 Offline	yes, it is from getting in and out of you car. if you clean it on a regular it should improve

Apr 26th, 2008, 07:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
RooniusMaximus MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: High Wycombe Local Time: 02:26 PM Posts: 145 Offline	I'll put this thread in my favourites - thanks for the pointer.

May 27th, 2008, 07:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
mooneymini 01 My Classifieds Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 02:26 PM Posts: 856 Offline	I would recomend buying a really good quality leather conditioning cream which antique stores and good quality leather furniture shops sell. You can usually find something decent at places like robert dyas too. I use it all the time on any car with leather seats/trim and on my leather sofas at home. Keeps the leather really supple and soft and matt looking. Prevents cracking and shinyness and will help remove scratches. If scratches are deep enough to show white through, use a bit of black/grey shoe polish followed by a good quality leather cream and they will be as good as new. I have used this method to renew second hand leather sofas and my dads volvo that had 200k miles on the clock. The improvement was huge! Well recomended, and much cheaper than new seats

May 29th, 2008, 04:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
Johnno Mini Cooper S Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Wales Local Time: 02:26 PM Posts: 91 Offline	mine does have a few marks like you lot are saying, i am going to get some good cleaning products.

Jun 3rd, 2008, 04:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Black Sail MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Local Time: 06:26 AM Posts: 2 Offline	Scuffed Seats Thanks for the great advice. The seats are a beautiful English malt and it's a keeper. It's time to put the top down in San Diego, California ARRRDIOS!

Jun 4th, 2008, 09:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
Razorlite MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Local Time: 02:26 PM Posts: 23 Offline	If you have fairly bad scuff marks you can actually send away for a scuff repair kit from Liquid leather (Home Page) - you'd think their website was designed by a 5 year old but the quality of their products is fantastic. They've been around for a long long time - however when ordering make sure you have the exact name of the leather handy as they have a massive range of colours. Mark

Jun 5th, 2008, 06:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
doggonwheels 52 Cooper S Join Date: May 2008 Location: LEEDS UK Local Time: 02:26 PM Posts: 23 Offline	- you'd think their website was designed by a 5 year old Mark[/quote] your right razorlight, that's the worst looking web site in the world.

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