Help - Leather Seat Indents From Car Seat

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Whiplash Willy

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I just uninstalled a car seat from my 2016 WRX. It looks like the upper frame and buckle from the Top Tether strap made some really bad/deep indentations in my seats.

It looks like not only the leather is stretched, but the foam behind the leather is also indented. I wanted to see if anyone has any ideas on how to fix these, or atleast make them less noticeable.

Here is a pic. Also, keep in mind that Subaru's Leather is very delicate, and probably one of the lowest quality leathers out there.

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From my past experience in my F150 Lariat seats, I kept the leather conditioned very regularly and the indents from my kiddos seats slowly worked their way out over a few weeks.

Mike
 
Had this happen on the rear seating on my Xterra when we moved. Had them folded flat for moving. Also had some indents. They did work out after a few days.
 
check this out... did research on this one and got it for my brand new car... seats look like they are new still

Prince Lionheart 2 Stage Seatsaver
 
I had the same issue... i conditioned the leather, and after a few weeks, it was almost all fixed. Wish i had before and after pics
 
Take the seats out for a couple of days they eventually expand back out. I take the seats out regularly to help with the crushing of the foam.

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Give it a few days...
Shuld come out on its own with bit of sun and heat...

Tom
 
Thanks for the responses guys! I just took it out yesterday, so it looks like I haven't given it enough time yet. I'll wait for a few more days and see how it looks.
 
I have the prince lionheart seat protectors and I would highly recommend them.
 
^ Car Seats regularly not the actual seat. I do like a clean car but taking the actual vehicle seat out would be crazy lol

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Whiplash Willy said:
I just uninstalled a car seat from my 2016 WRX. It looks like the upper frame and buckle from the Top Tether strap made some really bad/deep indentations in my seats.

It looks like not only the leather is stretched, but the foam behind the leather is also indented. I wanted to see if anyone has any ideas on how to fix these, or atleast make them less noticeable.

Here is a pic. Also, keep in mind that Subaru's Leather is very delicate, and probably one of the lowest quality leathers out there.

Leather%20Indents_zps0qqduwqw.png
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As others have said in time the indents will work themselves out. For a quicker solution use steam. A steaming hot towel works well also (just not dripping wet).
 
So I have given it 13 days, and it still looks about the same, maybe slightly better. Any tips on what I can try to make it look better? I do have a cheap McCulloch MC1275 steam cleaner, but I don't know how I wold use it to work the dents/wrinkles out. I also have a heat gun, but am weary of using that, and don't know how I could properly/safely use it to help.

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Don't use heat just in there with some weight and message the foam around a bit if possible. I have a Malibu leather and a Terrain same type of indents hut they usually come back to life in a day or so.

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Do you have a upholstery tool that you can wrap a mf towel to steam. This will disperse the steam and not damage the leather.
 
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