[EL Jeffe 5]

Originally Posted by HelixBmw

I got the dye from eBay and it worked perfectly. [IMG][/IMG]

That looks amazing can you put up link

[Jheck]

Thank you i have the same concern and nothing has worked for me.
I will try this

[Munzy]

Delighted I found this thread, gave me the info to do the seat and drivers handle on my 100k F11.

Did the driver’s side bolster with the leather touch up pen. It’s not perfect but a it is a huge improvement I’d say.

Only thing is the bit that has been treated (2 coats) looks extremely clean and even though the rest of the seat is clean it contrasts a bit. Hopefully as it gets used it will patina in nicely.


It must be some sort of vinyl paint as when you press the cushion it stretches and wrinkles nicely. I think that’s what Dakota leather is anyway, low grade leather painted a specific colour.


Overall very pleased for £6

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F272958739626

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by Munzy

Delighted I found this thread, gave me the info to do the seat and drivers handle on my 100k F11.

Did the driver’s side bolster with the leather touch up pen. It’s not perfect but a it is a huge improvement I’d say.

Only thing is the bit that has been treated (2 coats) looks extremely clean and even though the rest of the seat is clean it contrasts a bit. Hopefully as it gets used it will patina in nicely.


It must be some sort of vinyl paint as when you press the cushion it stretches and wrinkles nicely. I think that’s what Dakota leather is anyway, low grade leather painted a specific colour.


Overall very pleased for £6

Looks pretty good to me! I would be totally satisfied and I'm a EXTREMELY particular!

[stefmiesterb]

So glad I found this thread. Ordered from the ebay and I plan on posting a before and after once it arrives.

[partymartyy]

I have a 11 535xi with 100k miles. I live in the southeast US so temps are often 80-100 degrees F. Driver door panel (inside the 'cup') and passenger are both melted.. (Passenger handle). The material that's coming off is honestly like a clay texture.. I have the cinnamon brown Dakota interior. I was able to purchase some electrical tape that has an exact color match and apply that on the inside of the handles. It works for now and looks great, but it's pretty annoying that this happens on an 80k car.

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by partymartyy

I have a 11 535xi with 100k miles. I live in the southeast US so temps are often 80-100 degrees F. Driver door panel (inside the 'cup') and passenger are both melted.. (Passenger handle). The material that's coming off is honestly like a clay texture.. I have the cinnamon brown Dakota interior. I was able to purchase some electrical tape that has an exact color match and apply that on the inside of the handles. It works for now and looks great, but it's pretty annoying that this happens on an 80k car.

There are many YouTube's on this issue and the repair. To get it as factory, a new panel is needed.

[goos]

I just bought a new doorhandle on aliexpress, for about 12 euro. Color is ok, painted de leather with oyster color. Looks new. Goos