Cracking pleather on seats...

another qx4 · 03-03-08, 04:28

THe Leather seats on my Infiniti isn't 100% leather in all areas. The part where you sit on is leather but the side is pleather. The side of the driver left bolster (butt part) is starting to crack a bit at the seams. Two 1/4 inch cracks have formed and it's slowly growing. I keep the seats conditioned but that doesn't seem to help the pleather. Is there a way to prevent the crack from growing at a fast past?

jayjacque · 03-03-08, 08:08

Call a reputable vinyl/leather repair co. (that's a lot of what I do, but I'm 3000 mi. from you) You could try jb weld or epoxy yourself for a quick fix, but no guarantee that will hold for too long and it's kinda cheesy for a high dollar auto. If you do use that, be extra careful not to glob on too much.

FromaQ · 03-23-08, 04:02

iggee seat covers are nice cover up till you go all out. at least on my Acura legend. paid 80 for the two bucket front seats.

Quality Leather · 07-02-08, 07:57

You could try some flexible adhesive like VLP. I use to get it at Home Depot, but I think you can get it at Harbor Freight now.

fueler · 08-22-08, 02:42

hmm "another QX4" with cracking leather haha

my 1999 QX4 just showed its first crack in the leather

I might try that flexible adhesive that quality leather mentioned. I dont care about the looks - i just want to stop the tear before it engulfs the whole side of the seat.

capricho · 11-16-08, 03:02

Call Fabrion

See my post here on the Acurazine forum:

Fabrion Leather Repair - AcuraZine Community

trinitybrown · 12-18-08, 11:31

Either polish them with a good leather polish or you can get them replaced by new one