Seat back bolster repair

mmaldin · 09-02-2012, 02:30 PM

The driver’s side seat back bolster on my 2004 325XIT with grey leather is worn through and needs to be repaired. The rest of the seat is in really good condition, it's just the bolster section that is worn. I have searched and haven't found a DIY for taking the seat cover off. Rather than bringing the car or just the seat to an upholstery shop, I was thinking that I could probably save some money by just bringing the leather seat cover for repair.
Has anyone had a leather seat repaired that can offer any advice? I am also concerned about getting a reasonable match for the grey leather.
Thanks.

cgd · 12-01-2012, 05:54 PM

You ever get an answer? did you solve it? If so how, mines actually ripping 2001 330CI

mmaldin · 12-01-2012, 09:15 PM

I wound up purchasing a passenger seat, the leather is the same for both sides, and putting the passenger side cover on the drivers side. The drivers seat is now like new. I paid $100 at a salvage place.

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09-02-2012, 02:30 PM	#1
mmaldin Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 88 My Ride: '04 325xit '94 325i View My Garage	Seat back bolster repair The driver’s side seat back bolster on my 2004 325XIT with grey leather is worn through and needs to be repaired. The rest of the seat is in really good condition, it's just the bolster section that is worn. I have searched and haven't found a DIY for taking the seat cover off. Rather than bringing the car or just the seat to an upholstery shop, I was thinking that I could probably save some money by just bringing the leather seat cover for repair. Has anyone had a leather seat repaired that can offer any advice? I am also concerned about getting a reasonable match for the grey leather. Thanks.

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12-01-2012, 05:54 PM	#2
cgd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Fort Walton Beach, Fl Posts: 16 My Ride: 2001 330CI View My Garage	You ever get an answer? did you solve it? If so how, mines actually ripping 2001 330CI

12-01-2012, 09:15 PM	#3
mmaldin Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 88 My Ride: '04 325xit '94 325i View My Garage	I wound up purchasing a passenger seat, the leather is the same for both sides, and putting the passenger side cover on the drivers side. The drivers seat is now like new. I paid $100 at a salvage place. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Bimmer App