keeping the driver seat from wearing out.

DEpointfive0 · 10-29-2012, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PW370z

I say just get in and out and enjoy the car. I am not saying trash the seats, and don't give a **** about them - condition and take care of them. I agree with DEpointfive0 - if they get worn out, just get the bolster replaced by a reputable upholestery shop. I personally hate it when people use seat covers. Why did you bother getting the leather/alcantara seats, if you are just going to cover them up? To me that is pointless. It is like one of my friends who really wanted a 335i. He saved up his $$ for it, and after purchasing it, bought a beater car for DD. He barely ever used the 335i, b/c he didn't want to put miles on it, or anything to happen to it. Therefore, he was basically paying his car note to drive a beater. Just my opinion.

EDIT: just realized the OP has the cloth seats. You get my point though

Yeah, beat that biitch, you paid for it, might as well use it, and as Frost posted, you're gonna die anyways, LOL

Getting the cloth redone is REALLY easy, they'll most likely just rebuild the foam, and that fabric is cheap as hell, and the shops have 7984389384 kinds of fabric to match usually

Z_ealot · 10-29-2012, 09:24 PM

sorry to threadjack, but seeing as we're talking about the seat cloth i was wondering if anyone knows of a good cleaning product that does a good job of cleaning the cloth in our Z's. i've tried some armour all cleaner that i've had good luck with in the past, but there seems to be a couple of spots in my Z that have some ground in dust that doesnt seem to go away no matter how much i try with the armor all.

NickTurnon · 10-29-2012, 11:48 PM

I use a wet rag and most of the stains and discoloration come out with that!

wdkwang · 10-30-2012, 09:15 PM

It helps to use real conditioners like Leather Honey that are meant to soak in overnight instead of those sprays that are just treating the surface. Leather Honey really gets into the material and keeps it moist

Z_ealot · 10-30-2012, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdkwang

It helps to use real conditioners like Leather Honey that are meant to soak in overnight instead of those sprays that are just treating the surface. Leather Honey really gets into the material and keeps it moist

So this leather honey cleaner works on the cloth base seats as well?

6MT · 10-30-2012, 10:55 PM

Keeping the driver's seat from wearing out...

Stop farting!

BrianMSmith · 11-04-2012, 09:33 AM

don't worry about it, you can always replace the seats later, make it like a new car.

JARblue · 11-04-2012, 09:47 AM

Have you tried using the rear hatch as your primary method of entry and exit?

Mike · 11-04-2012, 07:34 PM

manual cloth seats, I just always moved the seat all the way back before getting out when mine was a street car. I do the same thing with the power seats in my Mustang too.

homeryansta · 12-15-2012, 11:43 AM

looks like I'm getting the clazzio seat covers. Clazzio Leather Seat covers

gy954 · 12-15-2012, 06:59 PM

Note: this is for cloth seats only. The following procedure does not work on leather, as the coating will not bind to its smooth surface.

1. Thoroughly clean your seat with soap and water. Let dry completely.

2. Mix 1:1 JB Weld, the large package (it makes about 2 cups)

3. Using a tongue depressor or similar instrument, coat seat with the mixture to a depth of about 1/8". You do not need to coat the bolster on the right side, since it gets virtually no wear.

4. You may also want to coat the left-hand seat back. If you do this, lean the seat all the way back to prevent sags in the material.

5. Give the material at least 24 hours to fully set per directions.

Enjoy a seat that will not scuff, wear, or tear, and can be cleaned with a propane torch.

scope22 · 12-15-2012, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homeryansta

How do you guys keep your driver seats from wearing out? I fear that if I get in/out of my car enough, the fabric on the left support on the driverseat will start to tear because my *** is rubbing it soo much when entering/exiting the car.

Any suggestions besides ugly car seats?

Lose a 100 pounds

OldGuy · 12-15-2012, 09:39 PM

Got a beautiful set of Katzkins perforated black leather seats. Gorgeous and will outlast me! Even if they don't, I kept the Nissan cloth ones in a box.

RonRizz · 12-16-2012, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PW370z

It is like one of my friends who really wanted a 335i. He saved up his $$ for it, and after purchasing it, bought a beater car for DD. He barely ever used the 335i, b/c he didn't want to put miles on it, or anything to happen to it. Therefore, he was basically paying his car note to drive a beater. Just my opinion.

Whats your point? Alot of us use the Z only as a pleasure vehicle. I Personally own 6 cars, but that doesn't mean I'm not enjoying my Z any less than someone else that uses theirs as a DD.

Kingbaby · 12-17-2012, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

+1 million

Brought a used Milano seat with slight wear, previous owner said to be carefull getting in and out of the car now ?

Lol

Won't be taking the sea to my grave !

10-29-2012, 11:48 PM	#18 (permalink)
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6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1789	Keeping the driver's seat from wearing out... Stop farting! __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

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11-04-2012, 07:34 PM	#24 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	manual cloth seats, I just always moved the seat all the way back before getting out when mine was a street car. I do the same thing with the power seats in my Mustang too. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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Z_ealot A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,044 Drives: 09 370Z Touring/Sprt Rep Power: 10090	sorry to threadjack, but seeing as we're talking about the seat cloth i was wondering if anyone knows of a good cleaning product that does a good job of cleaning the cloth in our Z's. i've tried some armour all cleaner that i've had good luck with in the past, but there seems to be a couple of spots in my Z that have some ground in dust that doesnt seem to go away no matter how much i try with the armor all.

11-04-2012, 09:33 AM	#22 (permalink)
BrianMSmith Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: secret Posts: 267 Drives: 370Z, Ducati 748S Rep Power: 15	don't worry about it, you can always replace the seats later, make it like a new car.

12-15-2012, 11:43 AM	#25 (permalink)
homeryansta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 424 Drives: 04 se-r spec v, 370z Rep Power: 14	looks like I'm getting the clazzio seat covers. Clazzio Leather Seat covers __________________

12-15-2012, 06:59 PM	#26 (permalink)
gy954 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 163 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 181	How to keep your driver's seat from wearing Note: this is for cloth seats only. The following procedure does not work on leather, as the coating will not bind to its smooth surface. 1. Thoroughly clean your seat with soap and water. Let dry completely. 2. Mix 1:1 JB Weld, the large package (it makes about 2 cups) 3. Using a tongue depressor or similar instrument, coat seat with the mixture to a depth of about 1/8". You do not need to coat the bolster on the right side, since it gets virtually no wear. 4. You may also want to coat the left-hand seat back. If you do this, lean the seat all the way back to prevent sags in the material. 5. Give the material at least 24 hours to fully set per directions. Enjoy a seat that will not scuff, wear, or tear, and can be cleaned with a propane torch. SouthArk370Z likes this.

12-15-2012, 09:39 PM	#28 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 16	Got a beautiful set of Katzkins perforated black leather seats. Gorgeous and will outlast me! Even if they don't, I kept the Nissan cloth ones in a box.

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