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How do you fix cracked leather?

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Old 07-18-2003, 11:31 AM
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Default How do you fix cracked leather?

I have seen many TT seats that have this problem. Leather is not necessarily cracked, but it is just really worn. How do you make the seats look "new" again?

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Old 07-18-2003, 11:40 AM
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Default Re: How do you fix cracked leather?

Its been my experience that it is very hard to restore leather to a like-new condition. The only thing you can do it try to PREVENT that (cracking) from happening by cleaning and conditioning your leather every couple months. If I were you I would clean the area with Audi leather cleaner, then condition it with Audi leather conditioner and hope for the best.

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Default Had the same problem on my 2001 TTR (grey leather) ...

... I got my Audi dealer to fix it under my warranty at about 25,000 miles.

They found a guy who actually made it look like new. I don't have the details, but I could call them and find out who the guy was. I'm in Austin, TX (like my forum name suggest), so I don't know if that helps.

Just go to your Audi dealer and have them fix it if you are still under warranty.
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I'll try that. Thanks
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Default http://www.leatherique.com/

check this stuff out... i've used the oils/cleaners before, they're amazing...
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mine 2001 roadster, still looks brand new...just lotion it once a week.
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