James The Butler
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Noticed today that the right hand side drivers seat cushion trim has started to split, most annoying. I don't ever carry any sharp things in my right pocket such as keysThis is a 64 plate TA 4x4
Let us know how much they charge and the end resultThanks, that is precisely what my local trimmers said today, cheap and nasty they have a very good match real leather replacement to fit next week.
Noticed today that the right hand side drivers seat cushion trim has started to split, most annoying. I don't ever carry any sharp things in my right pocket such as keysThis is a 64 plate TA 4x4
Mine did the same and after less time - shortly after I'd had it 3 years.
Same place on driver's seat. I bought a replacemement seat cover from Fiat £148 at the time. And have taken extra are getting in and out since. That wasn't including fitting.
There was another thread on this ages ago I think the title had 'premature wear' in if you're searching for it.
Interesting that all three instances (yours, mine and the one on the other thread) have been with the the cream colour of faux leather.
Noticed today that the right hand side drivers seat cushion trim has started to split, most annoying. I don't ever carry any sharp things in my right pocket such as keysThis is a 64 plate TA 4x4
Thanks, that's interesting, my local trimmers are doing the work on Weds, with more or less the same colour leather replacement section, it's bit lighter than the standard fit but should weather down nicely, I'll post a photo when the job has been done.
Checked all my orange faux leather seat trim in my 2014 Panda 4x4 Antarctica, no cracking or splitting yet. I use baby wipes to clean those parts, not sure if that makes a difference but a car detailer once gave me that tip, it stops leather from drying out and cracking.
Yes, my 2013 4x4 did this - also with the cream colour 'eco leather' trim.Mine did the same and after less time - shortly after I'd had it 3 years.
Same place on driver's seat. I bought a replacemement seat cover from Fiat £148 at the time. And have taken extra are getting in and out since. That wasn't including fitting.
There was another thread on this ages ago I think the title had 'premature wear' in if you're searching for it.
Interesting that all three instances (yours, mine and the one on the other thread) have been with the the cream colour of faux leather.
Yes, my 2013 4x4 did this - also with the cream colour 'eco leather' trim.
It became very clear once it had split that there is no leather of any sort in there -- it is quite simply vinyl (plastic!) on a cloth backing. (There is a suggestion somewhere that there may be 'leather dust' mixed in, but basically its plastic)
Im guessing it is 'Alcantara'.. been around for 20+years with a fair reputation..
Maybe its a cheaper version..
My lounge spec doesnt have these padded inserts..
But years of experience reminds me that
'Bolsters' always wear badly
Cinq sporting drivers![]()
See post 14 in this thread - no leather of any sort... https://www.fiatforum.com/panda-iii/479460-splitting-seat-trim.html?p=4526330Not sure its as posh as Alcantara? I think it's just the same 'faux leather' as the other 4x4 models, just in that garish bright orange colour! I'm always careful getting in and out not to 'drag' over the drivers bolster, which takes the hardest wear, I don't keep anything sharp in my pockets and none of my jeans have those metal rivet/stud things that may cause extra wear.
See post 14 in this thread - no leather of any sort... https://www.fiatforum.com/panda-iii/479460-splitting-seat-trim.html?p=4526330