Ideas to Maintain Firmness of Black Leather Seats

rust99 · 06-19-2010, 05:56 PM

I just got my new e92 which has black leather seats like my old e46. It's starting to get really hot. This is embarrassing...my behind get really hot running errands, so there's perspiration that is transferring to the seat. (This is also something that happens after cardio workout at the gym)

In my e46, the leather seat started to have an imprint of my behind (the service advisor joked once that it's the behind mark). Even though I've only driven my new e92 for a couple of weeks, I'm noticing a slight imprint.

In both cars, I have the windows tinted and as soon as I jump into the car, I turned up the AC.

I know I'm not the only one

What do folks do? I am thinking of getting some seat cushion from AutoZone or Advanced Auto. In the meantime I'll put a towel on the seat.

ragingclue · 06-19-2010, 06:00 PM

schwetty balls. Sucks.

Honestly though I've been thinking of the same thing. Luckily after I get out of the gym, I either am going back to the office to cool down for a bit, or I have a 2 mile drive home.

EZ_TUR90 · 06-19-2010, 06:05 PM

I havent had any issues with my behind being imprinted into the seat. But regardless if the ac is on or off, the leather does make me sweat.

Your best option is probably a thin seat cushion or something. But for sure ditch the towel.

fruition3000 · 06-19-2010, 06:31 PM

..You might need to get some gold bond / baby powder action going lol. The towel might stink up ur car a bit

chromisdesigns · 06-19-2010, 06:57 PM

I bet one of those wooden ball seat / back covers the taxi drivers use would look sharp in your BMW...

gdwenger · 06-19-2010, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by EZ_TUR90

Your best option is probably a thin seat cushion or something. But for sure ditch the towel.

Try a dish drying pad, won't be prone to slip and may also take care of the sweat

ragingclue · 06-19-2010, 08:42 PM

hubble bubble · 06-19-2010, 09:20 PM

Shamwow under your but - LOL.

Firefly6 · 06-19-2010, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ragingclue

Well it is from Germany, so ...

Firefly6 · 06-19-2010, 09:30 PM

Seriously, I have beige Leatherette and I sweat up easily on that - even when its not too hot. Would love to find a solution.

fruition3000 · 06-20-2010, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by chromisdesigns

I bet one of those wooden ball seat / back covers the taxi drivers use would look sharp in your BMW...

lol wow i havent seen that since i was a kid

MalM3 · 06-20-2010, 03:19 AM

loose some weight you fat assed bastads

and switch on the air con for some crispy coolness

TwinPowerF30 · 06-20-2010, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by chromisdesigns

I bet one of those wooden ball seat / back covers the taxi drivers use would look sharp in your BMW...

isn't that like 20 years ago? they still use it? what is the purpose of the balls?

ss134 · 06-20-2010, 05:03 AM

After the Gym i warm down and then put on some track suit bottoms (track pants in the US???) before getting in the car - problem solved.

Verbiage · 06-20-2010, 10:11 AM

Tint it! I'm getting that done next week, the black leather is just too much.

rust99 · 06-20-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bavarian III

Tint it! I'm getting that done next week, the black leather is just too much.

OK...so I expected a few sarcastic remarks.

After talking to a couple of friends and thinking about it more, I think the black leather seat is making me behind and back sweat! Yesterday, it was in the 90's outside. When you get in the car it's closer to 120. If they can make heated seats, why can't they make cooling seat?

I just got the car tinted with Pinnacle 35%. But it didn't make a difference. 35% is the most I'll go.

CarForHire · 06-20-2010, 11:16 AM

Your best option would be a lower percentage tint, although 35% is pretty low, especially in VA.

srcstc · 06-20-2010, 11:51 AM

I have black leather also. I've noticed that leather is lighter in color where my butt makes contact than the leather that doesn't get touched (like the crack where the seat meets the seat back).
You could try the oem seat cover/vest.

Rich

NiVeDh · 06-20-2010, 11:55 AM

I have black leather and my back sweats a lot too. I have 35% tint but it doesn't really help. Just crank the AC up and try to keep your back off the backrest.

Kiemyster · 06-20-2010, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by srcstc

I have black leather also. I've noticed that leather is lighter in color where my butt makes contact than the leather that doesn't get touched (like the crack where the seat meets the seat back).
You could try the oem seat cover/vest.

Rich

yeah BMW has some nice looking "vests" you can put on the seats. They look damn good, check out tischer bmw for them. They are perfect for absorbing ass grease, and its easy to clean.

But that Shamwow would actually feel very nice on the seat..... I was going to suggest it as a serious solution.

rust99 · 06-20-2010, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiemyster

yeah BMW has some nice looking "vests" you can put on the seats. They look damn good, check out tischer bmw for them. They are perfect for absorbing ass grease, and its easy to clean.

But that Shamwow would actually feel very nice on the seat..... I was going to suggest it as a serious solution.

Can you send me the link for the vest? I may use the shamwow in the meantime.

I went to AutoZone and Advance Auto. They have the full seat cover which looks petty ghett0. I was thinking of maybe getting it and just cut out the portion for the seat.

Verbiage · 06-20-2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rust99

OK...so I expected a few sarcastic remarks.

After talking to a couple of friends and thinking about it more, I think the black leather seat is making me behind and back sweat! Yesterday, it was in the 90's outside. When you get in the car it's closer to 120. If they can make heated seats, why can't they make cooling seat?

I just got the car tinted with Pinnacle 35%. But it didn't make a difference. 35% is the most I'll go.

Yeah that doesn't even look tinted lol. I'm going with 20%-25%. It's pretty dark, but necessary so I don't begin to boil. Plus, me being black doesn't help (further head conduction).

If it makes you feel any better, your car looks absolutely stunning with those 230's on.

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rust99 Private First Class 16 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Ideas to Maintain Firmness of Black Leather Seats I just got my new e92 which has black leather seats like my old e46. It's starting to get really hot. This is embarrassing...my behind get really hot running errands, so there's perspiration that is transferring to the seat. (This is also something that happens after cardio workout at the gym) In my e46, the leather seat started to have an imprint of my behind (the service advisor joked once that it's the behind mark). Even though I've only driven my new e92 for a couple of weeks, I'm noticing a slight imprint. In both cars, I have the windows tinted and as soon as I jump into the car, I turned up the AC. I know I'm not the only one What do folks do? I am thinking of getting some seat cushion from AutoZone or Advanced Auto. In the meantime I'll put a towel on the seat.
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fruition3000 Captain 29 Rep 769 Posts Drives: Down Ocean Drive Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Le-Bron Town iTrader: (0)	..You might need to get some gold bond / baby powder action going lol. The towel might stink up ur car a bit __________________
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chromisdesigns Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,754 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	I bet one of those wooden ball seat / back covers the taxi drivers use would look sharp in your BMW...
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Firefly6 Lieutenant 12 Rep 412 Posts Drives: 2018 330i Xdrive Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (2)	Seriously, I have beige Leatherette and I sweat up easily on that - even when its not too hot. Would love to find a solution.
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MalM3 4 pot warrior 37 Rep 1,307 Posts Drives: E90 318I Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DENMARK iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 e90 [10.00]	loose some weight you fat assed bastads and switch on the air con for some crispy coolness __________________ Been there, done that, wanna do it again
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srcstc Major 82 Rep 1,365 Posts Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (9)	I have black leather also. I've noticed that leather is lighter in color where my butt makes contact than the leather that doesn't get touched (like the crack where the seat meets the seat back). You could try the oem seat cover/vest. Rich
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