Cashmere interior problem
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Racer
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From: League City TX
Cashmere interior problem
I have a 4-month old '10 Torch Red Grand Sport w/cashmere interior.
I wear jeans alot and have noticed that my driver seat now looks like it's picking up the blue dye from the jeans. Has anyone else had this same problem? I took it to the dealer this morning. And the service writer said that it's a management decision if they will replace it or not. There wasn't a service mgr on duty since I was there on a Saturday morning. I don't have a good feeling about this. I'm pretty sure they will do their best to wiggle their way out of replacing the seat cover.
I wear jeans alot and have noticed that my driver seat now looks like it's picking up the blue dye from the jeans. Has anyone else had this same problem? I took it to the dealer this morning. And the service writer said that it's a management decision if they will replace it or not. There wasn't a service mgr on duty since I was there on a Saturday morning. I don't have a good feeling about this. I'm pretty sure they will do their best to wiggle their way out of replacing the seat cover.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Houston TX
I have Cashmere in my 05 and have not had any issues like you state above. Are these new jeans or have them been washed before? I imagine new jeans might have some leftover dye but worn jeans shouldnt transfer anything
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '12
This SAME thing happened to me. I had a (new-parted with to buy my Z06) 2009 Vert w/Z51 that had cashmere interior. The blue dye from my jeans DID wear onto the leather seats. You CAN remove it by cleaning it with a GOOD leather cleaner. I did. This even happens with my ('10) Z06 which has rpo red interior. (it;s only 40% red however-ebony rest). I try not to drive my Vette wearing jeans but does happen. I do NOT worry about it any more. I have told myself I will clean it at the begining of this summer and again at end if summer. I do NOT wear jeans alot in summer anyway. But....it WILL clean off. I did in my vert (only had it 9 months) once and agin just before I parted with it. 
Melting Slicks
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From: Wichita Falls Tx
Yes, same problem here. It will continue to happen as long as you wear newer jeans. Wear faded jeans and the problem will not happen or be as bad. No need to replace the seat cover as it will happen again.
Just clean what you have.
Just clean what you have.
Team Owner
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From: Ventura County, Calif
I had the issue with my Titanium seat in my vert after barely 2 months. Faded jeans, washed many times, still transferred blue to the seat bottom outside bolster. Tried Zaino leather cleaner, took out some but not all, still looked faint blue. Had to have it professionally cleaned/stripped and re-coated. I haven't worn jeans in the car since then.
I guess some jeans transfer, some don't.
I guess some jeans transfer, some don't.
Melting Slicks
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From: Scottsdale AZ
St. Jude Donor '11
I'm having the same problem with my nine month old titanium seats. I tried Lexol cleaner, and it didn't do much. Will try the Zaino.
What I don't understand is why? I had a 2002 C5 with the titanium interior for five years. Never had this problem.
What I don't understand is why? I had a 2002 C5 with the titanium interior for five years. Never had this problem.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Palm Beach County, Florida
Most denim jeans are made with indigo dye.
It is a natural dye that is NOT colorfast and it will migrate.
If you wore very faded jeans or maybe a pair of jeans washed 50+ times, I would guess that you'd see less migration of the indigo.
Most leather cleaners will get rid of the blue color.
At worst, if you must wear dark jeans get a seat cover.
Good Luck!
It is a natural dye that is NOT colorfast and it will migrate.
If you wore very faded jeans or maybe a pair of jeans washed 50+ times, I would guess that you'd see less migration of the indigo.
Most leather cleaners will get rid of the blue color.
At worst, if you must wear dark jeans get a seat cover.
Good Luck!
Melting Slicks
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From: North Fulton Georgia
I have a 4-month old '10 Torch Red Grand Sport w/cashmere interior.
I wear jeans alot and have noticed that my driver seat now looks like it's picking up the blue dye from the jeans. Has anyone else had this same problem? I took it to the dealer this morning. And the service writer said that it's a management decision if they will replace it or not. There wasn't a service mgr on duty since I was there on a Saturday morning. I don't have a good feeling about this. I'm pretty sure they will do their best to wiggle their way out of replacing the seat cover.
I wear jeans alot and have noticed that my driver seat now looks like it's picking up the blue dye from the jeans. Has anyone else had this same problem? I took it to the dealer this morning. And the service writer said that it's a management decision if they will replace it or not. There wasn't a service mgr on duty since I was there on a Saturday morning. I don't have a good feeling about this. I'm pretty sure they will do their best to wiggle their way out of replacing the seat cover.
In the future try treating the leather with Lexol conditioner regularly. Then use Lexol cleaner as needed followed by another round of conditioner. This seems to work well for the same thing on my Cashmere seats.
Last edited by miami08VETTE; Jan 22, 2011 at 05:25 PM.
Melting Slicks
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I have a 4-month old '10 Torch Red Grand Sport w/cashmere interior.
I wear jeans alot and have noticed that my driver seat now looks like it's picking up the blue dye from the jeans. Has anyone else had this same problem? I took it to the dealer this morning. And the service writer said that it's a management decision if they will replace it or not. There wasn't a service mgr on duty since I was there on a Saturday morning. I don't have a good feeling about this. I'm pretty sure they will do their best to wiggle their way out of replacing the seat cover.
I wear jeans alot and have noticed that my driver seat now looks like it's picking up the blue dye from the jeans. Has anyone else had this same problem? I took it to the dealer this morning. And the service writer said that it's a management decision if they will replace it or not. There wasn't a service mgr on duty since I was there on a Saturday morning. I don't have a good feeling about this. I'm pretty sure they will do their best to wiggle their way out of replacing the seat cover.
Instructor
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From: Doylestown Pa
My wife has a mercedes with tan interior
she had the same problem
however see cleaned it off with small amount of car wax on a damp cloth and wiped it down right after
I'm not sure what this is going to do to the leather
She did the sides and stopped when she noticed wax was going into the perf seats
neverthe less the stains are gone.....for now
she had the same problem
however see cleaned it off with small amount of car wax on a damp cloth and wiped it down right after
I'm not sure what this is going to do to the leather
She did the sides and stopped when she noticed wax was going into the perf seats
neverthe less the stains are gone.....for now
Drifting
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Happened in my '97 with the grey interior and my '07 with cashmere ... Lexol cleaner takes it right off and it looks good-as-new. Certainly not a GM/dealer issue ..
Tech Contributor
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Wounded Warrior Escort '11
As someone already stated, its the dye in the jeans transferring to the seat. I wear black jeans all the time and find myself cleaning the seat once a month at least or every time I wash the car.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '12
FWIW-mine stickered for near $84,000.00 bucks and I'm OKay with this....my Vert was a lil less granted but this, IMO, is'nt something to get uptight about....anyway....I'm not here to argue with ya....just want you to be a fellow Vette brother whose happy is all here....peace
Last edited by tim414; Jan 23, 2011 at 12:31 PM.
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