Has anyone used SeatDoctors?

DK21M3 · 03-21-2017, 03:49 PM

I have few scratches on the passenger seat of my car. I came across this site who provides seat dyes and wanted to see if anyone has used them before?

I emailed the guy and he actually asked me to take a photo of the damage so he can tell me if his product can fix it. Off to a good start so I'll go home take a few photos and let yall know how it goes.

dparm · 03-21-2017, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DK21M3

I have few scratches on the passenger seat of my car. I came across this site who provides seat dyes and wanted to see if anyone has used them before?

I emailed the guy and he actually asked me to take a photo of the damage so he can tell me if his product can fix it. Off to a good start so I'll go home take a few photos and let yall know how it goes.

Just find a local auto upholstery shop and have them do it. Most places charge $50-75. Some will even come to you and do it right in a driveway or parking lot.

I've used local shops before on previous cars and the work has always been excellent. Many of them can even touch-up scratches and blemishes on plastic trim pieces (think kick plates).

antoniomg43 · 03-24-2017, 05:56 PM

What color are you seats? I am looking for something similar for my seats but I have palladium silver and I have been trouble locating a reputable dye. Recently bought a leather repair/dye kit from www.leatherworldtech.com/ for my E36 M3 Dove grey interior so will see how that turns out.

DK21M3 · 03-25-2017, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by antoniomg43

What color are you seats? I am looking for something similar for my seats but I have palladium silver and I have been trouble locating a reputable dye. Recently bought a leather repair/dye kit from www.leatherworldtech.com/ for my E36 M3 Dove grey interior so will see how that turns out.

I have the black novillo. I'm still waiting on a response from the guy after sending him pics. I can keep you posted.

OzCoE92 · 06-22-2017, 04:57 PM

Leatherique sells dye as well, FYI.

LanceW · 07-31-2017, 06:26 PM

Another vote for leatherworldtech.com. Also redyed the seats in my E36. Perfect match.

Z K · 08-21-2017, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dparm

Just find a local auto upholstery shop and have them do it. Most places charge $50-75. Some will even come to you and do it right in a driveway or parking lot.

I've used local shops before on previous cars and the work has always been excellent. Many of them can even touch-up scratches and blemishes on plastic trim pieces (think kick plates).

Most of these fixes are not long lasting. They'll last a few years and then the dye will fade or come off. The only way to permanently fix leather is to replace it.

dparm · 08-21-2017, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Z K

Most of these fixes are not long lasting. They'll last a few years and then the dye will fade or come off. The only way to permanently fix leather is to replace it.

Agreed, but my point was more that you should leave it to a professional rather than trying to dye it yourself (unless you are very experienced with fabric/leather and dyes).

KCE92 · 09-17-2017, 04:59 PM

I have a few scratches on my passenger seat as well, ordered Colourlock dye for black novillo leather last week. Have not had the chance to use it yet personally, but a good friend used this product on his Porsche last year and had great success.

When I get around to it I can get some before and after shots if anyone is interested.

DK21M3 · 09-19-2017, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KCE92

I have a few scratches on my passenger seat as well, ordered Colourlock dye for black novillo leather last week. Have not had the chance to use it yet personally, but a good friend used this product on his Porsche last year and had great success.

When I get around to it I can get some before and after shots if anyone is interested.

I'm interested to see the result. Please keep us posted

KCE92 · 09-20-2017, 12:57 PM

Finally got some time to spend on the seats, wiped them down then took some pictures before and after I treated them with dye.

Before

After

Another scratch up top before

And after

KCE92 · 09-20-2017, 01:14 PM

Well I haven't posted pictures in 5-6 years and it seems photobucket is not free anymore. Any other sites that allow 3rd party hosting?

R3dliner · 09-20-2017, 01:44 PM

Seems like my photobucket still works but there a lot of choices. Flickr, imgur, etc

OP this is from leatherworldtech on my fox red. 100% match in color.

KCE92 · 09-20-2017, 02:16 PM

Imgur works, thanks

DK21M3 · 09-21-2017, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by KCE92

Finally got some time to spend on the seats, wiped them down then took some pictures before and after I treated them with dye.

Before

After

Another scratch up top before

And after

Man the results looks amazing. I'm gonna have to try it myself.

Thanks for the pics and update

byroncheung · 08-30-2018, 08:30 AM

how do you apply the dye, just wipe over the scratches with sponge? do you need to feather it around the peripheral etc?

///M Power-Belgium · 08-30-2018, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by KCE92

Finally got some time to spend on the seats, wiped them down then took some pictures before and after I treated them with dye.

Before

After

Another scratch up top before

And after

Have you driven with cats in your car ?

03-21-2017, 03:49 PM	#1
DK21M3 David 17 Rep 83 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Has anyone used SeatDoctors? I have few scratches on the passenger seat of my car. I came across this site who provides seat dyes and wanted to see if anyone has used them before? I emailed the guy and he actually asked me to take a photo of the damage so he can tell me if his product can fix it. Off to a good start so I'll go home take a few photos and let yall know how it goes.
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antoniomg43 Private First Class 11 Rep 113 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (1)	What color are you seats? I am looking for something similar for my seats but I have palladium silver and I have been trouble locating a reputable dye. Recently bought a leather repair/dye kit from www.leatherworldtech.com/ for my E36 M3 Dove grey interior so will see how that turns out.
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06-22-2017, 04:57 PM	#5
OzCoE92 Lieutenant 96 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW M3 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (3)	Leatherique sells dye as well, FYI.
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07-31-2017, 06:26 PM	#6
LanceW New Member 9 Rep 11 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Vert E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Myrtle Beach SC iTrader: (0)	Another vote for leatherworldtech.com. Also redyed the seats in my E36. Perfect match.
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09-17-2017, 04:59 PM	#9
KCE92 Private 40 Rep 93 Posts Drives: MW ZCP e92 G-Power SKII CS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0)	I have a few scratches on my passenger seat as well, ordered Colourlock dye for black novillo leather last week. Have not had the chance to use it yet personally, but a good friend used this product on his Porsche last year and had great success. When I get around to it I can get some before and after shots if anyone is interested.
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09-20-2017, 12:57 PM	#11
KCE92 Private 40 Rep 93 Posts Drives: MW ZCP e92 G-Power SKII CS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0)	Finally got some time to spend on the seats, wiped them down then took some pictures before and after I treated them with dye. Before View post on imgur.com After View post on imgur.com Another scratch up top before View post on imgur.com View post on imgur.com And after View post on imgur.com Last edited by KCE92; 09-20-2017 at 02:15 PM..
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KCE92 Private 40 Rep 93 Posts Drives: MW ZCP e92 G-Power SKII CS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0)	Well I haven't posted pictures in 5-6 years and it seems photobucket is not free anymore. Any other sites that allow 3rd party hosting?
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09-20-2017, 01:44 PM	#13
R3dliner Lieutenant Colonel 935 Rep 1,930 Posts Drives: 18 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NYC iTrader: (5)	Seems like my photobucket still works but there a lot of choices. Flickr, imgur, etc OP this is from leatherworldtech on my fox red. 100% match in color.
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KCE92 Private 40 Rep 93 Posts Drives: MW ZCP e92 G-Power SKII CS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0)	Imgur works, thanks
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08-30-2018, 08:30 AM	#16
byroncheung Lieutenant 178 Rep 591 Posts Drives: e90 m3, 997.2 c2s, x166 GL450 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	how do you apply the dye, just wipe over the scratches with sponge? do you need to feather it around the peripheral etc?
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