Worn Leather Seat

Originally Posted by gdog

My 99 boxster's driver's side seat is wearing out - no doubt from my large arse sliding into the car - and I need to either get the thing reupholstered or move to seat covers. Does anyone have any ideas on how to address this issue? I have looked at salvaged seats, but they are running $1,500 pr. I would love to find a less expensive alternative that still looks good.

Thanks!

Spend alittel money and get Some Gt3 seats

[KevinH1990]

I had this problem on my Infiniti G20 and Miata and I'm sure I will eventually encounter ii on the Boxster. I think there are three options:

1. You can have the leather repaired and recolored. There are people who specialize in this work. Most of their business is with car dealerships reconditioning used cars. So you might call a few high-end dealers and find out who they use.
2. Take the car to an auto upholstery shop. They can sew in new leather panels.
3. Buy a complete cover. GAHH sells a set: http://www.gahhinc.com/convertibletops27_57_341_3005/leathercarseats1203/product_info.html
I've never used them, but perhaps someone on the forum has.

On my Infiniti I used option 1 because the driver seat just needed minor repair. On my Miata I went with option 3.

[porsche986spyder]

Depending on how bad the damage is, pictures would help. But I just use some black leather shoe polish stain filler. You know, the kind that is used to cover up shoe scuff marks. It works great and you can't even tell the difference. Unless you have rips or tares in it.