Every F-Type I've driven shows wear first on the driver's outside seat bolster. Ideas?

I would rather not cover the entire seats' gorgeous stiching and comfort with cheesy seat covers.

 

 

I leave my seat belt hooked over the side bolster when I take it off - then it's always to hand when I want it. Of course, you have to be careful when you exit not to brush it off the bolster.

 

What I have found works for me, is to put the seat back up to close to 90degrees. Seat most the way back. I turn and face out then stand up out of the car. Getting in is the same. Sit down facing out then bring legs in. Yes is a little harder to do when you don't have room to open door all the way.

Is there a leather dye to restore the color of the leather where it has worn?

 

I do two things.
1) I set position 3 to the furthest back possible to prevent me from hitting the bolster when sliding in and out. I move the seat to position 3 every time I get out which allows me to enter and exit while minimizing the chance I'll scrub the bolster with my jeans.
2) I pretty much lift myself into the seat by putting my left hand on the sit sills so I really do not touch the bolster at all. This is a bit extreme, but I hate the look of bolster wear.

 

 

There is a guy on eBay in England that has a great product...search eBay for jaguar leather dye...he has all the codes listed...very good product for spot repair or complete refinish..
eBay item 253748344881...that is for my car but there is a link to his store

 

 

I think I found an ok solution. Hobby Lobby peel and stick black felt. I tested it on the back of the seat and it peels off the leather ok, and it would problably be easier if soaked with leather conditioner first. I applied a premptive patch to the middle of the bolster right up to the stitching. It is pliable as it goes on so the curves and contours easy to follow without the felt wrinkling.

 

Try a shoe repair shop, you might find a matching leather dye. I found one for the dove interior on my old XJ8 that matched perfectly.
For those looking for a cure for scuffing the seams, a bit of petroleum jelly rubbed in may be the ticket.

 

I had this problem, see this thread: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...estion-178904/
I never did get around to finishing off that thread, but long story short I gave up on the useless dealership and fixed it myself.
Using a bottle of leather dye from this company: https://www.seatdoctors.com/diy-leather-dye/
Perfect colour match with my red seats, very easy to use (just dribble some on a MF cloth and wipe it on the seat then let it dry, repeat two or three times, no need for any clear coat or thinner), perfect "like new" finish.
I reapply it to the wear area about every six months, it seems that it doesn't matter how careful I am getting in and out of the seat I still rub that part of the bolster a bit.
The owners' name is Andy and he was very good to deal with (by email), and we quickly worked out that he already stocked the correct "Jaguar Red" dye.
Pretty much a racing certainty he also stocks every colour of F-Type seat dye.

 

Leg strength exercises. With strength training for running softball bases I can now avoid sliding down the bolster regardless of door clearance.

 

I grab the wheel for leverage, use my legs for support and never touch the bolsters. A little practice goes a long way.
I would caution those who plan to use dye. You can do a lot more harm than what needed to be fixed if you are not sure of what you are doing.

 

I too had initial reservations about using the Seat Doctors dye but it has been a doddle to use with zero harm done and perfect results.
Of course I can't speak for other dyes, and like all such things good preparation is vital, I simply clean the affected area with filtered water and a MF cloth before applying the dye.

 

Every Audi I owned had this problem, they would fix it once on warranty up till about 25k miles. I use the 2 memory method because of my hip but it also save the bolster. Our Maser has the easy entry feature to do this automatically tied to your individual key.

 

 

Subscribed! I cringe whenever I get in & out of the car.

My apprehension is not with the bottom seat, but with the side bolster. I too use the Mem3 method and I like the seat all the way erect and back, but AS HIGH AS IT WILL GO for entry & exit. Still, can't keep from sliding against the leather somewhat.

 

Er, maybe you slide against the leather because you have the seat so high!

 

Please forgive a rookie question...is the bolster the slightly upward slanted portion that sits against your hips....thanks

 

Against your torso on both sides.