Anyone seen this kind of mark on vinyl?

tcollier91 · 07-09-2020, 08:49 PM

Looks almost like a burn, are there electronics in the seat that could be causing this? Drivers side bolster. I've tried a light interior APC and it doesn't budge.

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overcoil · 07-09-2020, 10:03 PM

Is there an airbag in that bolster ?

Don’t thing a SRS would cause any marks just curious if an airbag is behind that

John in VA · 07-10-2020, 07:50 AM

It does look like a burn spot. Are you the first/only owner?
I don't believe that section of the seat is heated, so that electrical aspect can be discounted.

tcollier91 · 07-10-2020, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by John in VA

It does look like a burn spot. Are you the first/only owner?
I don't believe that section of the seat is heated, so that electrical aspect can be discounted.

Yup, mine from new. It does not have the heated seats specced, but the bolsters do adjust so idk what is in there that could cause that. Ordered it myself and got it in August last year. 8000 miles on the clock, and I’m pretty meticulous when it comes to detailing. Any idea on a fix?

MarcoZandrini · 07-10-2020, 11:30 AM

Covid19? /s

It looks like something was spilled on the spot.

tcollier91 · 07-10-2020, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MarcoZandrini

Covid19? /s

It looks like something was spilled on the spot.

I don't eat or drink in my car, it's a very vertical surface with no sort of drip mark. Unless it was some sort of acid, I think a spill would be remedied with an all purpose cleaner and a microfiber.

DannyM235 · 07-10-2020, 11:55 PM

Looks like possible etching from a chemical. I am wondering if maybe it was caused by something like a drop of hand sanitizer. Since the majority of people are applying it once they get in there vehicles. Depending on the leather it could do this if it was left on there until it dried. Maybe some leatherique could help make it look less noticeable I'd give it a try it can't hurt.

https://www.autogeek.net/leatherique...0aAkvtEALw_wcB

Wakka · 08-07-2020, 08:58 AM

I have something similar on mine on the side bolster. I was thinking about complaining to my SA but

they arent going to replace the seat for me i wager so nothing much to do.

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tcollier91 Private First Class 42 Rep 152 Posts Drives: M240i Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Anyone seen this kind of mark on vinyl? Looks almost like a burn, are there electronics in the seat that could be causing this? Drivers side bolster. I've tried a light interior APC and it doesn't budge. View post on imgur.com View post on imgur.com
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overcoil Major General 3073 Rep 5,577 Posts Drives: M235i 6spd Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (0)	Is there an airbag in that bolster ? Don’t thing a SRS would cause any marks just curious if an airbag is behind that
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John in VA Colonel 983 Rep 2,193 Posts Drives: 2015 228i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Leesburg, VA iTrader: (6)	It does look like a burn spot. Are you the first/only owner? I don't believe that section of the seat is heated, so that electrical aspect can be discounted. __________________ ____________________________________________ 2015 BMW 228i in EstorilBlau II Metallic / Terra Dakota Leather - 6-speed manual, M Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Lighting Package, Premium Package, Harman Kardon premium sound, Anti-theft alarm system, Blue Metallic Matt Accent Moldings, Aluminum Hexagon Interior Strips, Anthracite Headlining
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MarcoZandrini Major 444 Rep 1,262 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Covid19? /s It looks like something was spilled on the spot.
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DannyM235 Private First Class 44 Rep 162 Posts Drives: BMW F22 M235i Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: El Paso, TX iTrader: (0)	Looks like possible etching from a chemical. I am wondering if maybe it was caused by something like a drop of hand sanitizer. Since the majority of people are applying it once they get in there vehicles. Depending on the leather it could do this if it was left on there until it dried. Maybe some leatherique could help make it look less noticeable I'd give it a try it can't hurt. https://www.autogeek.net/leatherique...0aAkvtEALw_wcB
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