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MarylandMade · Mar 16th, 2005, 06:08 PM

So I give my dad the car for a week and I get it back to find a few irritating scuff marks on the faux leather of my driver's side seat. My fake leather seats are black and up until this weekend were in PERFECT condition. I am majorly irritated. Although there is no tear, the discoloration is highly annoying. Is there any way I can restore the luster of the fake leather or am I just screwed? Advice??

MarylandMade · Mar 21st, 2005, 03:54 PM

No one has any ideas? Seriously? Crap...

Rennie · Mar 22nd, 2005, 08:37 PM

I haven't used it yet but I've heard great things about 303 Aerospace Protectant. Gets scratches out of plexiglass too. Check out their site:

http://www.303products.com/main.php?infopage=protectant

MarylandMade · Mar 23rd, 2005, 05:18 PM

Well that's a protectant...

I actually own that stuff - I'm not sure how much good it would do at restoring a faux leather car seat. I think its just to protect from UV rays. Anyone know?

retired00 · Mar 23rd, 2005, 08:38 PM

Go to www.leatherique.com and go through the options on their site. Most of their repair products work well on both leather and vinyl. They are also helpful on the phone with specific advice. If the surface and color are scraped off you may do well with some of their dyes followed by Pristene Clean and Rejuvenator Oil. You refer to "faux leather" so I assume you're talking about the leatherette interior. They are probably your best bet either way.

MarylandMade · Mar 23rd, 2005, 09:52 PM

Thanks very much, I'll check them out. Yes, leatherete is what I'm referring to.

Rennie · Mar 23rd, 2005, 10:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MarylandMade

Well that's a protectant...

I actually own that stuff - I'm not sure how much good it would do at restoring a faux leather car seat. I think its just to protect from UV rays. Anyone know?

I read the following at their site:

"Quickly and easily restores a “like-new” color, luster & gloss"

So, I thought it might work for your seats.

MarylandMade · Mar 24th, 2005, 02:50 PM

Rennie, you could be right. Its worth a shot, I'll try it this weekend and report back. In the meantime, any other suggestions are much appreciated. Thanks all!

Rennie · Mar 24th, 2005, 03:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MarylandMade

Rennie, you could be right. Its worth a shot, I'll try it this weekend and report back. In the meantime, any other suggestions are much appreciated. Thanks all!

Good luck and please do let us know. If it doesn't work something else will!

MarylandMade · Mar 25th, 2005, 03:14 PM

Guys... I tried the 303 this morning before work and it didn't look too promising. I'll check again when I get back to the car. I guess its on to the next thing - oh well it was worth a shot!

Rennie · Mar 25th, 2005, 08:04 PM

I think I may have confused the 303 Aerospace PROTECTANT with the 303 Aerospace CLEANER. They are two different products. You can find information on the cleaner here:

http://www.superiorcarcare.net/303aecl.html

I would e-mail them and ask if the product specifically can remove scuff marks from vinyl seats. The leatherique products previously mentioned sound promising as well.

I just did a search at autopia.com and a few threads came up about scuff marks. Here's the link:
http://autopia.org/forums/search.php...der=descending

MarylandMade · Mar 28th, 2005, 05:50 PM

Thanks again Rennie, I'll look into all of these things and get back to you guys. I haven't given up hope yet!

MarylandMade · Mar 30th, 2005, 04:29 PM

retired00, the leatherique die could DEF. work but the problem is that I don't know how exact the color is going to be. I have black (I'm assuming interior). Do you think I'm safe to get the black die or do I need to send a sample and get an exact match? Any idea?

retired00 · Mar 30th, 2005, 05:38 PM

MarylandMade: I've never needed to use the dye product, just the conditioners, although posters on the MB boards have been pleased with the dye. I expect if you call them they would give good advice, it's a family business.

MarylandMade · Mar 30th, 2005, 05:41 PM

retired00, thanks very much for your help. I'm not sure conditioners will improve scuff marks though will they? I have a feeling conditioners would just improve the feel of the material. Let me know what you think. In the meantime, I have contacted the company so we will see what they say!

Dawn · Mar 30th, 2005, 06:34 PM

Hi all , scuse me for butting in , but you wont be able to get rid of the scuff , but try Black Boot Polish ! Make sure you rub it off well , dont want any blak bottoms now do we !!!! Good luck .

retired00 · Mar 30th, 2005, 08:36 PM

MarylandMade: Sorry if I confused you, but, no, the Leatherique conditioners won't help, I just meant that has been where I used some of the company's products and was pleased with them, as well as seeing complimentary comments from users of their dyes. Supposedly the Pristene Clean will keep the leatherette clean, but I have not had the need as yet.

MarylandMade · Mar 30th, 2005, 09:04 PM

retired00, I'll let you know what they say about the dye. Thanks again!

MarylandMade · Apr 11th, 2005, 07:23 PM

Well, I got a response back from leatherique and it turns out their products ONLY work on leather and not on leatherette at all so that's pretty much out of the question. Does anyone else have any other suggestions?? I'm getting desperate here. I really appreciate any and all help!! Thank you!

gaminicool · Apr 11th, 2005, 07:45 PM

Hi MarylandMade. Check this thread out here .Hope that helps

Mar 16th, 2005, 06:08 PM	#1
MarylandMade MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Local Time: 02:21 AM Posts: 27 Offline	Scuff Marks on Faux Leather So I give my dad the car for a week and I get it back to find a few irritating scuff marks on the faux leather of my driver's side seat. My fake leather seats are black and up until this weekend were in PERFECT condition. I am majorly irritated. Although there is no tear, the discoloration is highly annoying. Is there any way I can restore the luster of the fake leather or am I just screwed? Advice??

Mar 23rd, 2005, 08:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
retired00 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern N.C. Local Time: 03:21 AM Posts: 139 Offline	Go to www.leatherique.com and go through the options on their site. Most of their repair products work well on both leather and vinyl. They are also helpful on the phone with specific advice. If the surface and color are scraped off you may do well with some of their dyes followed by Pristene Clean and Rejuvenator Oil. You refer to "faux leather" so I assume you're talking about the leatherette interior. They are probably your best bet either way. Jim 2005 MCS

Mar 30th, 2005, 05:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
retired00 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern N.C. Local Time: 03:21 AM Posts: 139 Offline	MarylandMade: I've never needed to use the dye product, just the conditioners, although posters on the MB boards have been pleased with the dye. I expect if you call them they would give good advice, it's a family business. Jim 2005 MCS

Mar 30th, 2005, 06:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
Dawn Work'd Up ! My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Essex Local Time: 08:21 AM Posts: 3,045 Offline	Hi all , scuse me for butting in , but you wont be able to get rid of the scuff , but try Black Boot Polish ! Make sure you rub it off well , dont want any blak bottoms now do we !!!! Good luck . EssexMINI2 click me

Mar 30th, 2005, 08:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
retired00 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern N.C. Local Time: 03:21 AM Posts: 139 Offline	MarylandMade: Sorry if I confused you, but, no, the Leatherique conditioners won't help, I just meant that has been where I used some of the company's products and was pleased with them, as well as seeing complimentary comments from users of their dyes. Supposedly the Pristene Clean will keep the leatherette clean, but I have not had the need as yet. Jim 2005 MCS

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Mar 21st, 2005, 03:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
MarylandMade MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Local Time: 02:21 AM Posts: 27 Offline	No one has any ideas? Seriously? Crap...

Mar 22nd, 2005, 08:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rennie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Jersey USA Local Time: 07:21 AM Posts: 218 Offline	I haven't used it yet but I've heard great things about 303 Aerospace Protectant. Gets scratches out of plexiglass too. Check out their site: http://www.303products.com/main.php?infopage=protectant

Mar 23rd, 2005, 05:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
MarylandMade MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Local Time: 02:21 AM Posts: 27 Offline	Well that's a protectant... I actually own that stuff - I'm not sure how much good it would do at restoring a faux leather car seat. I think its just to protect from UV rays. Anyone know?

Mar 23rd, 2005, 09:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
MarylandMade MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Local Time: 02:21 AM Posts: 27 Offline	Thanks very much, I'll check them out. Yes, leatherete is what I'm referring to.

Mar 23rd, 2005, 10:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rennie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Jersey USA Local Time: 07:21 AM Posts: 218 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MarylandMade Well that's a protectant... I actually own that stuff - I'm not sure how much good it would do at restoring a faux leather car seat. I think its just to protect from UV rays. Anyone know? I read the following at their site: "Quickly and easily restores a “like-new” color, luster & gloss" So, I thought it might work for your seats.

Mar 24th, 2005, 02:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
MarylandMade MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Local Time: 02:21 AM Posts: 27 Offline	Rennie, you could be right. Its worth a shot, I'll try it this weekend and report back. In the meantime, any other suggestions are much appreciated. Thanks all!

Mar 24th, 2005, 03:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rennie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Jersey USA Local Time: 07:21 AM Posts: 218 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MarylandMade Rennie, you could be right. Its worth a shot, I'll try it this weekend and report back. In the meantime, any other suggestions are much appreciated. Thanks all! Good luck and please do let us know. If it doesn't work something else will!

Mar 25th, 2005, 03:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
MarylandMade MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Local Time: 02:21 AM Posts: 27 Offline	Guys... I tried the 303 this morning before work and it didn't look too promising. I'll check again when I get back to the car. I guess its on to the next thing - oh well it was worth a shot!

Mar 25th, 2005, 08:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rennie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Jersey USA Local Time: 07:21 AM Posts: 218 Offline	I think I may have confused the 303 Aerospace PROTECTANT with the 303 Aerospace CLEANER. They are two different products. You can find information on the cleaner here: http://www.superiorcarcare.net/303aecl.html I would e-mail them and ask if the product specifically can remove scuff marks from vinyl seats. The leatherique products previously mentioned sound promising as well. I just did a search at autopia.com and a few threads came up about scuff marks. Here's the link: http://autopia.org/forums/search.php...der=descending

Mar 28th, 2005, 05:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
MarylandMade MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Local Time: 02:21 AM Posts: 27 Offline	Thanks again Rennie, I'll look into all of these things and get back to you guys. I haven't given up hope yet!

Mar 30th, 2005, 04:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
MarylandMade MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Local Time: 02:21 AM Posts: 27 Offline	retired00, the leatherique die could DEF. work but the problem is that I don't know how exact the color is going to be. I have black (I'm assuming interior). Do you think I'm safe to get the black die or do I need to send a sample and get an exact match? Any idea?

Mar 30th, 2005, 05:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
MarylandMade MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Local Time: 02:21 AM Posts: 27 Offline	retired00, thanks very much for your help. I'm not sure conditioners will improve scuff marks though will they? I have a feeling conditioners would just improve the feel of the material. Let me know what you think. In the meantime, I have contacted the company so we will see what they say!

Mar 30th, 2005, 09:04 PM	#18 (permalink)
MarylandMade MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Local Time: 02:21 AM Posts: 27 Offline	retired00, I'll let you know what they say about the dye. Thanks again!

Apr 11th, 2005, 07:23 PM	#19 (permalink)
MarylandMade MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Local Time: 02:21 AM Posts: 27 Offline	Well, I got a response back from leatherique and it turns out their products ONLY work on leather and not on leatherette at all so that's pretty much out of the question. Does anyone else have any other suggestions?? I'm getting desperate here. I really appreciate any and all help!! Thank you!

Apr 11th, 2005, 07:45 PM	#20 (permalink)
gaminicool What's this red line for? Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Atlanta Local Time: 02:21 AM Posts: 327 Offline	Hi MarylandMade. Check this thread out here .Hope that helps

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