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      03-06-2019, 06:53 PM   #1
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Repairing White Leather Seats

I have ivory white leather seats in my 435i GC. The drivers seat has noticeable signs of wear around the edge of the seat by the door. It is creased with worn off color. Has anyone repaired worn leather seats before? I'm thinking I could redye it but am not sure of the process.
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https://www.amazon.com/White-Leather...n%2C211&sr=8-3
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I have ivory white leather seats in my 435i GC. The drivers seat has noticeable signs of wear around the edge of the seat by the door. It is creased with worn off color. Has anyone repaired worn leather seats before? I'm thinking I could redye it but am not sure of the process.
For any leather repairs, even correcting simple discoloration to actual cuts, you should look at https://www.colourlock.com/ products. They have exact color matches for BMW leather (you can email them your VIN to make absolutely sure if needed) and the repair process is very easy. Literally just gently rubbing the product in circles or dabbing, then drying with a hair dryer. You do this multiple times to get the coverage you want. I’ve used this along with a heat gun, and the product is dry within seconds. Absolutely a 100% exact color match (I have cognac brown, so it would easily show if it was off) and the results are completely factory new. I ordered mine from Amazon after confirming the exact color from them directly.
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Yeah, i know: old thread, but same issue here.

I also have some signs of wear and was looking for 'repair'options when i noticed Colourlock being mentioned a few times.
I might want to try this as it should be spot on colourmatch with my interior. What i cannot find though, is if this is a permanent or just a temporary solution?
Permanent as in it might wear again of course but stays pretty good, or is this a treatment i have to repeat every couple of months?

I cannot find anything on their website. I could email them of course but i would rather here about it from someone who has actually used this before and be absolutely honest about it, then from the seller, who wants to sell it's product.

Thanks in advance!
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      02-23-2022, 07:07 PM   #5
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Might help: https://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/threa...urlock.235298/
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Thanks, I'll have a look!
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      02-24-2022, 08:32 AM   #7
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I bought this stuff to repair some small rub marks on the edge of my side bolster. Looks brand new now, a perfect match even under intense light. They have other products to assist with filling cracks or damaged places depending on how bad it is. It's been a couple of weeks now and looks just the same as the day I applied it.
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      02-24-2022, 09:08 AM   #8
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Thanks for the tip, gonna look into it!
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      04-09-2022, 05:32 AM   #9
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+1 for colourlock.
works great so long as you dry it
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