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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: willy73 on 28 May 2009, 07:04

Title: leather seats
Post by: willy73 on 28 May 2009, 07:04

hi everyone ive got leather seats in my 2007 (57) gti is it just me or are they not very good at wearing mine has done 22,500 miles and can see the rubbin on them already, is this a comon fault or have i got a dud. ive had bmw cars before that have done 100,000 miles and they looked better than mine. Alson any one recomend a good headlight bulb i need somthing bright and legal.


cheers guys n gals :grin:

Title: Re: leather seats
Post by: ub7rm on 28 May 2009, 07:50

The leather isn't good quality.  They are all duds  :sad:

Title: Re: leather seats
Post by: VWjon on 28 May 2009, 09:12

Bought my GTi last week 7K on the clock 2006 and has slight bolster wear, previous owner never treated the leather. I recieved liquid leather cleaner and conditioner yesterday in the post so will do over the weekend. I will post before and after shots in a new thread to see if this stuff actually works.

Title: Re: leather seats
Post by: Ed30DSG on 28 May 2009, 09:28

As above, some TLC with liquid leather will soon sort them out.

If you have a sunroof, open it and lower yourself in using a hoist to prevent rubbing against the side bolsters, LOL!

Title: Re: leather seats
Post by: neo66 on 28 May 2009, 10:34

Pics please so we can compare! mines done 24k and are fine I believe (creases but no tears or splits!), just got some liquid leather as the Auto Gylm is sh!te as it gives me headaches.

Title: Re: leather seats
Post by: No Golf Clubs at all on 28 May 2009, 10:44

I just cleaned and protected using a kit I got for our leather sofa....came up a treat. Wish I took before and after pics, but well worth the effort...couldn't believe the dirt that came off!  :shocked:

Title: Re: leather seats
Post by: VWjon on 28 May 2009, 11:11

As said before I will start a thread, with before and after pics, mines not to bad at all only got 7k on the clock but its never been treated.

Title: Re: leather seats
Post by: ifti on 28 May 2009, 12:04

Got 6k on the clock, and never treated it.
Just bought some Turtle Wax Platinum Leather cleaner & conditioner. Dont usually get Turtle wax stuff, but this came recommended. Will stick some on over the weekend if I get time!

Title: Re: leather seats
Post by: ifti on 28 May 2009, 21:52

Quote from: ifti on 28 May 2009, 12:04

Got 6k on the clock, and never treated it.
Just bought some Turtle Wax Platinum Leather cleaner & conditioner. Dont usually get Turtle wax stuff, but this came recommended. Will stick some on over the weekend if I get time!

Well I went ahead today and its pretty good stuff!
Colour of the leather came out like new - its supposed to block UV rays etc, and stop the leather from drying out and cracking as well, so hopefully it will last a while between coats!
So far, so good!