{"id":3066,"date":"2019-11-24T19:15:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-24T19:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.specr53.com\/blog\/?p=3066"},"modified":"2025-02-16T22:07:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-16T22:07:30","slug":"junkyard-seats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/bmw\/junkyard-seats\/","title":{"rendered":"Junkyard Seats"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever been tempted by a set of leather sport seats you find at the pick-yard? We decided to find out if it was possible to refinish them well enough to that you\u2019d want to put them into your daily driver. Once you find a potential set of seats, be sure to check the foam for dampness and mold. If you have anything more extensive than surface mold, then you probably want to look elsewhere.<\/p>\n

We found a set of leather sport seats from a 2008 335i. The surface leather was dirty and a bit moldy, but nothing too bad to consider. Most of the damage to the seats came once the car was junked and parts started to pile up in the interior. You also want to check the seat electronics to make sure everything works before spending a lot of time refinishing the leather.<\/p>\n

To refresh the leather you\u2019ll need the following: Colourlock<\/a> Refresh Kit; a stiff brush; some clean towels; and a leather sanding pad.<\/p>\n

Start by inspecting the seats to find the areas that need the most attention. \u00a0In our case it was the driver\u2019s side bolsters. The center of the driver\u2019s seat was damaged by a spill. Other than smoothing the area by sanding, there isn\u2019t much we can do without some liquid leather.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Scratched and damaged<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Old stain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Worn bolster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Clean the seats thoroughly and wipe dry. Carefully sand any heavily damaged areas, taking care to avoid stitching. Apply the leather fresh by dabbing with the included sponge. Work one small area at a time. Use a heat gun or hair dryer to set the dye. Let dry over-night and apply the UV protectant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Refreshed bolster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Rear seats<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Front seats<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Have you ever been tempted by a set of leather sport seats you find at the pick-yard? We decided to find out if it was possible to refinish them well enough to that you\u2019d want to put them into your daily driver. Once you find a potential set of seats, be sure to check the … <\/p>\n

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