Anyone seen this before? C7 Mulan Leather
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Anyone seen this before? C7 Napa Leather
Just noticed these weird spots on my seats. I purchased the car a month ago and I know for sure they weren't there. I didn't notice them until today when I was cleaning my seats with water and a microfiber. It doesn't come off with water and looks like a really strong glue dried on it. When I wipe the area it disappears only to reappear once dry. I did have the car ceramic coated recently. If that were to have got on the seat is this what would happen? I don't remember seeing it when I picked up the car from being coated so I'm kind of clueless. Any suggestions?
Last edited by Laguna; 06-21-2018 at 02:15 AM. Reason: Napa Leather not Mulan
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It does look like the ceramic coating may have gotten on the seat. Call a BMW or Mercedes dealer in your area and ask for contact info for who does their leather seat repairs.
These guys are often mobile and will come to your house or worst case you meet them at a dealer. They can match/dye/repair both the spots and that scratch on your bolster
for $100>$150 bucks. You will never know they were there.
These guys are often mobile and will come to your house or worst case you meet them at a dealer. They can match/dye/repair both the spots and that scratch on your bolster
for $100>$150 bucks. You will never know they were there.
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Good luck getting the seat fixed. Those mobile detailers can sometimes do wonders with the interior.
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It does look like the ceramic coating may have gotten on the seat. Call a BMW or Mercedes dealer in your area and ask for contact info for who does their leather seat repairs.
These guys are often mobile and will come to your house or worst case you meet them at a dealer. They can match/dye/repair both the spots and that scratch on your bolster
for $100>$150 bucks. You will never know they were there.
These guys are often mobile and will come to your house or worst case you meet them at a dealer. They can match/dye/repair both the spots and that scratch on your bolster
for $100>$150 bucks. You will never know they were there.
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Good advice above. But just understand one thing: that is either "mulan" which is not leather, or napa which is. The two are not synonymous, and leather. That will affect what anyone applies to mitigate whatever's on there.
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I have one like the larger one, I believe it is the latch on the seat belt causing mine.
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Drivers seat? picture the v of 2 straps of the seat belt hitting the leather on the side of the seat when fastened. if you're not rubbin you're not racin.
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Vinyl, leather, napa, mulan, doesn't matter, a good interior repair guy like the luxury car dealers use will be able to repair it so as it's no longer seen.
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I contacted my local MB and BMW dealer. Both seemed rather confused about what i was looking for. MB suggested a local upholestery shop. I contacted them and they went on about how it would require discoloring the leather and would have to be dyed. He also said it wouldnt last etc. The guy didnt breed much confidence in me. He is also booked till august and I am trying to get it fixed late july as i want to attend the Black Hills Corvette Classic. Anybody know of someone who can do this job in South Dakota? I am not concerned about cost just looking for someone who knows what they are doing.
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This was the closest thing i could find in South Dakota that i thought fit what I am looking for. Anyone have experience with fibrenew? I see it is nationwide.
https://www.fibrenew.com/black-hills/
https://www.fibrenew.com/black-hills/
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Been a question as what parts are made from whatever when I got my 3LT 2104 C7! There was a long Thread recently and it was clarified to my satisfaction. Only the "Seating Surface is either Napa leather on 3LT's or Mulan Leather on 1 and 2 LT's. Mulan is made like vinyl except instead of mostly using oil based materials ~40% is chopped up fine leather particles from leather scarps!
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I have a spot on mine just like that bottom one. It was there from day one. I guess it just never bothered me. But I remember I tried to rub it off and it wouldn't budge.
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When dealing with small appearance problems like that, the cure can be worse than the disease.
If it were me:
1. Get in and strap in, see if anything I'm wearing or doing could have caused the problem.
2. Try to remove with a warm damp black terrycloth towel and some rubbing. Terrycloth seems slightly more "abrasive" than microfiber. If no help, add a tiny bit of liquid soap and rubbing.
3. If still no help, call the ceramic applicator and ask what they would use to remove if it's theirs. Test the cleaner thoroughly on a hidden area, and wait a couple of days after the test for possible delayed damage.
Don't let them actually touch it without you standing there holding a club over their head.
4. If still no solution, go for a brisk drive out in the boonies (lots of those in SD) and remember that minor stains don't effect the driving.
Been there, done that myself.
If it were me:
1. Get in and strap in, see if anything I'm wearing or doing could have caused the problem.
2. Try to remove with a warm damp black terrycloth towel and some rubbing. Terrycloth seems slightly more "abrasive" than microfiber. If no help, add a tiny bit of liquid soap and rubbing.
3. If still no help, call the ceramic applicator and ask what they would use to remove if it's theirs. Test the cleaner thoroughly on a hidden area, and wait a couple of days after the test for possible delayed damage.
Don't let them actually touch it without you standing there holding a club over their head.
4. If still no solution, go for a brisk drive out in the boonies (lots of those in SD) and remember that minor stains don't effect the driving.
Been there, done that myself.
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When dealing with small appearance problems like that, the cure can be worse than the disease.
If it were me:
1. Get in and strap in, see if anything I'm wearing or doing could have caused the problem.
2. Try to remove with a warm damp black terrycloth towel and some rubbing. Terrycloth seems slightly more "abrasive" than microfiber. If no help, add a tiny bit of liquid soap and rubbing.
3. If still no help, call the ceramic applicator and ask what they would use to remove if it's theirs. Test the cleaner thoroughly on a hidden area, and wait a couple of days after the test for possible delayed damage.
Don't let them actually touch it without you standing there holding a club over their head.
4. If still no solution, go for a brisk drive out in the boonies (lots of those in SD) and remember that minor stains don't effect the driving.
Been there, done that myself.
If it were me:
1. Get in and strap in, see if anything I'm wearing or doing could have caused the problem.
2. Try to remove with a warm damp black terrycloth towel and some rubbing. Terrycloth seems slightly more "abrasive" than microfiber. If no help, add a tiny bit of liquid soap and rubbing.
3. If still no help, call the ceramic applicator and ask what they would use to remove if it's theirs. Test the cleaner thoroughly on a hidden area, and wait a couple of days after the test for possible delayed damage.
Don't let them actually touch it without you standing there holding a club over their head.
4. If still no solution, go for a brisk drive out in the boonies (lots of those in SD) and remember that minor stains don't effect the driving.
Been there, done that myself.