mercuryman

I would appreciate thoughts and suggestions on the driver seat bolster on my SC300.

I have been told that the only solution is to have the bolster leather piece replaced. I got prices from three different shops, ranging from $150 to $300 to replace the bolster leather on the driver seat.

I was surprised that this apparently can't be repaired.

KahnBB6

iTrader: (5)

For what it's worth, most interior leather repair comes down to re-skinning seating and other surfaces. I've had individual arm rests re-skinnined in custom leather with the correct hue and with seats I've used an upholstery shop that goes with off the shelf replacement leather options for SC's (and MKIVs). I don't know how common pulling seat leather just to remove and replace one section is. I've never heard of that being done but I guess it can be(?).

My shop spec'd me new leather seat skins from Katzkin which is one of the bigger suppliers of leather seat skins in the USA.

Looking at your pictures I have seen far worse before a big job like this was tackled. There is also some early wear on your seat bottom as well. It just hasn't become as advanced yet. It can be pricey to redo car seats in leather, I'm sorry to say... but it is not an uncommon thing with these and other cars that came with factory leather.

mercuryman

I may just wait until the bolster gets worse. I am being careful to not rub against the bolster when I get in and out of my car.

I am still hoping to find someone who can dress it up without having to replace the original leather.

I had sent an inquiry to the fibernew person in Houston and I just got a note claiming that they can repair my bolster, so we shall see.

t2d2

iTrader: (8)

Look up leather repair kit videos. That tear is small enough, it can probably be salvaged by you or a mobile upholsterer.

Returd

Just spit balling here, but is it possible to transfer the passenger side leather to the drivers seat. either just the leather cover or cover/cushion?

I'm guessing finding a decent condition passenger seat might be doable

t2d2

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^ They're asymmetrical.

mercuryman

I found a mobile upholstery guy who was able to repair the bolster on my driver seat.

He charged $90 and I think he did a nice job. I will be very careful when getting in and out of my car, so I think this repair should last a long time.

t2d2

iTrader: (8)

That turned out quite well. I can't even tell it was repaired.