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Jul 12, 2024 | 03:04 PM

C8n8

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Leather help

So I was trying to clean my headrest with a damp cloth and after rubbing it a little it seems like the coating has come off? It's this a warranty thing? Looks pretty dang horrible.

Jul 12, 2024 | 03:09 PM

RKCRLR

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Wow, how hard were you rubbing it and were you using anything on the cloth besides water or a mild soap? I doubt it would be covered under warranty unless you can show the "coating" comes off too easily.

Jul 12, 2024 | 03:09 PM

CaryBob

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I would take it to my dealer for a warranty replacement cover.

i have a 2020 Stingray with Natural seats and 2024 Z06 with Natural seats and they both clean just fine with no visible wear in either case.

Jul 12, 2024 | 03:10 PM

C8n8

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Yeah just water
Can't believe it

Jul 12, 2024 | 03:17 PM

RKCRLR

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Yeah just water
Can't believe it

If you can demonstrate it comes too easily in another spot front of a dealer they should warranty it.

Jul 12, 2024 | 03:46 PM

Ron_Attleboro_MA

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Good luck. Let us know the outcome.
Might they say the cause is from your head or hat, rubbing against the headrest?

Jul 12, 2024 | 03:59 PM

tadda

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Originally Posted by Ron_Attleboro_MA

Good luck. Let us know the outcome.
Might they say the cause is from your head or hat, rubbing against the headrest?

Or hair products!

Jul 12, 2024 | 04:10 PM

x86guru

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So I was trying to clean my headrest with a damp cloth and after rubbing it a little it seems like the coating has come off? It's this a warranty thing? Looks pretty dang horrible.

Another reason why I like Jet Black Interiors!

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Jul 12, 2024 | 05:02 PM

sTz

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If not covered, then a competent upholstery shop should be able to blend that area.

Jul 12, 2024 | 07:22 PM

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Kevin A Jones

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So much for the factory installed super duper protectant many are always raving about. Good luck with the warranty claim. They honor it.

Jul 12, 2024 | 07:24 PM

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Kevin A Jones

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Another reason why I like Jet Black Interiors!

Same thing would have happened, the spot would just be gray against the jet black and look just as bad.

Jul 12, 2024 | 07:25 PM

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mtraylor2001

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I would have it reskined no matter what the outcome is.

Jul 12, 2024 | 08:06 PM

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Andybump

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Or hair products!

Or sunscreen. I don't have a hair product on my head. I have sunscreen. I normally have either a hat or a durag (or both) when driving the car.

Jul 12, 2024 | 08:22 PM

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lgodom

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I agree with mtaylor. Need to order a new sea of back cover and find out who your dealer uses for interior repair. Not cheap but will be the best repair. Just went through this with attempted theft damage to my former ZL1 Camaro.