Tiguan Beige leather seats

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(or even the Tan in US Tigs)..

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I forgot that the MX5 has tan (baby poo) leather seats and while it's definitely looking worn, it's pushing 15 years old. It's also rarely been cleaned, spends all it's time with no roof and still actually looks OK, So what's the story luxury car manufacturers? How come 15 year old leather in a crummy old Mazda is still OK, and 4 year old leather in a BMW looks not much better?

[T&M]

So what's the story luxury car manufacturers? How come 15 year old leather in a crummy old Mazda is still OK, and 4 year old leather in a BMW looks not much better?

The latter is probably made by someone who also sells 'Dell Computers' in their spare time (if you know what I mean). Is it the Jetta and the Passat that are also assembled there too? Comes down to $$ spent by the manufacturers of course and they would rather see you getting into a new vehicle every 3 years not 15 years.

[Bayman]

I was also advised by a younger buck at the dealer on Denim jeans staining the cream leather, so really commonsense would have told you unless you wear suits and don't have kids, avoid the lighter colour leathers. Imagine a blue biro mark on a cream leather as against black leather - which is less obvious and easier to get out?

With leather - a question needs to be asked - did the leather have hair growing on it. If not it is like most of the cut down leather, sliced real thin and not the real hide. I just use a Meguires Leather conditioner that keeps the dirt away and helps you slide off the seat rather than wearing it out. As for leather cracking , that is the normal way leather ages so if you can't put up with that then go for cloth. The main thing is keep the hide from drying out and cracking up, like your own skin, moisturise!!!!

[WannaTig]

As for leather cracking , that is the normal way leather ages so if you can't put up with that then go for cloth. The main thing is keep the hide from drying out and cracking up, like your own skin, moisturise!!!!

I lol'd

From what I've read, my guess would be that it is the cheaper hide, dollied up to look gorgeous for a while a la Craptastic furniture. If they're cutting out bag hooks for God's sake, I don't think penny pinching here is too far fetched.

[letig]

Hi,
I had the same problem, especially with a blue tinge from jeans. I use a Meguire's leather foam cleaner (wipe on/wipe off) about every 3 weeks or so; it does the job. It's the price we pay for a head-turning interior.

Letig

[Bayman]

I had the same problem, especially with a blue tinge from jeans. I use a Meguire's leather foam cleaner (wipe on/wipe off) about every 3 weeks or so; it does the job. It's the price we pay for a head-turning interior.

My wife's Golf MkV has black leather and I have treated them twice in the 3 years and they still look good. The Tiguan seats are far more comfy and padded better so I expect a longer life. What does wear quickly is the sides of the seats where you get in & out of the car. This is also where cloth seats would wear also so like you say, the extra $4K for leather just means a monthly clean and wipe down. At least you can wipe the seats clean unlike cloth if you spilt something staining, mind you Kitten upholstery cleaner is fantastic stuff. I use it for gas strut chairs in the house.

Good point about penny pinching and those dam hooks. Next thing they'll be going cheaper plastics like KIA. I am definately now writing a letter to VW Aust and state my unhappiness in my initial complaint handling re the baggage hooks. PS I still love the leather but Black is best, mind you I was tempted with a Red Tig and cream leather, looks good for a female drivers Tiguan IMO.

[surubalak]

Hi All

I have had the "Xfactor" applied. All the stains have come off and it has taken the Tig to anew level. However, I don't think it is apermanent solution to the staining. i will keep a close watch on the staining and intend to hold the dealer to the 'lifetime" warranty and will keep going back to them.

In the end I agree it is a cleaning job every two weeks and find a trouser that doesn't stain the seats!!!

Thanks for all your posts.

[Arctra]

Well, this weekend I decided to clean and treat my tan leather interior and noticed marking near the base of the backrest. I can only figure it's been caused by my black leather belt:


I used Autoglym leather cleaner followed by Autoglym leather care cream, but the cleaner didn't get rid of it
Do you guys think this X-factor stuff will get it off? Or am I stuffed? I'm really disappointed with this as I thought I was looking after the leather quite well till now.

[suparockin]

Nope, that's the infamous 'Blue Jean Rub' any pair of blue jeans will do it.

I tried almost everything to get the BJR off my SAAB, when I complained to the dealer he thought everyone knew about it - obviously we dont or no one would buy cream leather!

[surubalak]

Well, this weekend I decided to clean and treat my tan leather interior and noticed marking near the base of the backrest. I can only figure it's been caused by my black leather belt:


I used Autoglym leather cleaner followed by Autoglym leather care cream, but the cleaner didn't get rid of it
Do you guys think this X-factor stuff will get it off? Or am I stuffed? I'm really disappointed with this as I thought I was looking after the leather quite well till now.

Hi

The "X Factor" completely removed the stains from my beige leather. I had marks similar but to the back of the seat (obviously made by the leather wallet sticking out). I have worn jeans since then and have noticed it hasn't stained the leather much.

I won't completely endorse "X Factor". I also think that the stains came off easily due to the newness of the leather and the staining.

If you have a few xtra dollars try it. it comes as a pack and does the whole interior and exterior.