Leather Seat Repair
12-21-2011, 01:55 AM
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Hi 5 Series Forum Members!!
I just bought a 2008 CPO AW N52 E60. I noticed that there is a little scuff on my drivers seat leather. I want to repair it, but I am not sure if my interior is Saddle Brown or Natural Brown. Need to know to get the proper dye to repair. Do any of you know what color my leather is donning? Thanks
I just bought a 2008 CPO AW N52 E60. I noticed that there is a little scuff on my drivers seat leather. I want to repair it, but I am not sure if my interior is Saddle Brown or Natural Brown. Need to know to get the proper dye to repair. Do any of you know what color my leather is donning? Thanks
12-21-2011, 05:35 AM
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you might want to use this product called Leatherique
http://www.europeanautosource.com/ca...g-and-car-care
http://www.europeanautosource.com/ca...g-and-car-care
12-21-2011, 06:57 AM
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I had a car repaired by a shop that specialized in paintless dent repair and it came out very nice. Find someone who is a pro at it because they can match it up much better than we can and they have the proper technique down already. If the color is scratched though, it will need to be dyed and this can be very tricky... If the color is not damaged and good leather cleaner and conditioner should work.
12-21-2011, 10:51 AM
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I you call a dealer parts department and give them the last 7 digits of your VIN then they should be able to tell you what interior color you have.
12-21-2011, 11:40 AM
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My Ride: 2008 AW N52 with sports package & premium package; natural brown interior
MODs:
Orion V2s
3000K H8 Yellow Fogs
Matte Black Kidney Grills
20" Miro 111
Hankook V12 Tires
H&R Sport Springs
Special coding via Simon (dbl flash hazards, digital velocity, etc.)
LED Side Markers from Trinity Autosports
LED License Plate Lights from Trinity Autosports
Carbon Delete
BMC Air Filter
RPI Scoop
RPI GT Exhaust
Future MODs:
Mtech Kit
KW Variant 2 Coilovers
CIC Retrofit
Upgrade Audio System
Thanks for the replies guys. All of you were very helpful. I will call my dealership and give them my vin number to find out the color.
12-21-2011, 12:47 PM
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For Canadian cars there was only Natural Brown in 2008 which is what your colour looks like to me but the dealer will be able to tell you.
12-21-2011, 03:54 PM
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12-21-2011, 03:57 PM
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Or come to think of it, what I would really do is call the dealer you purchased it from and have him read you out their original purchase option sheet (it is a print up that they have access to and is marked "confidential" because it has the previous owners information it) When I bought my 10' 535 I was able to get a copy of this to verify all the options because my sales guy knew diddly squat about the car he was selling.....
12-22-2011, 12:11 AM
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My Ride: 2008 AW N52 with sports package & premium package; natural brown interior
MODs:
Orion V2s
3000K H8 Yellow Fogs
Matte Black Kidney Grills
20" Miro 111
Hankook V12 Tires
H&R Sport Springs
Special coding via Simon (dbl flash hazards, digital velocity, etc.)
LED Side Markers from Trinity Autosports
LED License Plate Lights from Trinity Autosports
Carbon Delete
BMC Air Filter
RPI Scoop
RPI GT Exhaust
Future MODs:
Mtech Kit
KW Variant 2 Coilovers
CIC Retrofit
Upgrade Audio System
Thanks for the advice guys. I checked with the dealership and it is Natural Brown.