Sagging/Wrinkled Leather Seat

[joramed]

Does anyone have a fix for the sagging/wrinkled front leather seats yet, except use a set cover? :( My driver's seat is sagging while the front passenger's is more wrinkled. No, we don't have any weight issues, butt heat maybe. :lol:

[PatrickC1026]

I've heard that the front seat sagging is due to the foam pad used inside and some people have replaced the pads to fix. However, it's not a simple easy task. Those people who fixed did it because they upgraded the seat heater the same time they replaced the pads.

[redn22]

Yeah, I have the same problem as well, but it isn't too bad... I'm 155 lbs and I do most of the driving... The driver's seat is sagging just slightly (you can tell this cuz the sitting area of the leather is loose... Also on the sitting area right by the drivers door, there are a few wrinkles... I think this is my fault for not conditioning the leather frequently... The passenger side is immaculate... My wife is only about 120lbs and it's only a few times during the week that she's there...

The sagging seat doesn't bother me... it's the wrinkles that does... Time to go to the autostore and by some more of the leather conditioner... Any suggestions on what brand to use? I've been using the Meguliar's Leather Wipes...

[chowgirl]

The sagging seat doesn't bother me... it's the wrinkles that does... Time to go to the autostore and by some more of the leather conditioner... Any suggestions on what brand to use? I've been using the Meguliar's Leather Wipes...

my neighbor is in the Z-club (you know, he owns a 350Z) and they all use Lexol. ;)

here's an article:
http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/pw/lexol.htm

[redn22]

Thanks for the tid-bits, chowgirl!!!

[chowgirl]

my passenger seat has these teeny little cracks (about 3 or 4 of them) on the smooth leather along the sides of the top..had that on my laundry list and he's ordering me a new seat cover...... 8)

[chowgirl]

kewl...I borrowed my neighbor's Lexol (cleaner and a conditioner). I'll let you know how it works- I'll be trying first thing tomorrow. 8)

[PatrickC1026]

Chowgirl: Can you post before and after pictures to compare?

[joramed]

I brought my pilot to the local dealer and asked what they can do about the sagging leather. They replaced the upholstery of both front seats under warranty. However, since they have not heard of any improvement done to avoid the problem, they might sag again in the future. Well, right now they are brand new and look good. I also had both lower pillars replaced since they have a lot of ding marks from the seat belt recoil. They did this under warranty too. Time to order the plastic cover protection from Wilson Wong. :lol:

[PatrickC1026]

I think it will sag agin over time. I have Wilson's protection tape for the pillar and works fine.