Help - Leather Seat Indents From Car Seat

[Whiplash Willy]

I just uninstalled a car seat from my 2016 WRX. It looks like the upper frame and buckle from the Top Tether strap made some really bad/deep indentations in my seats.

It looks like not only the leather is stretched, but the foam behind the leather is also indented. I wanted to see if anyone has any ideas on how to fix these, or atleast make them less noticeable.

Here is a pic. Also, keep in mind that Subaru's Leather is very delicate, and probably one of the lowest quality leathers out there.

http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t488/amccaulx/Leather%20Indents_zps0qqduwqw.png

[Firehouse Mike]

From my past experience in my F150 Lariat seats, I kept the leather conditioned very regularly and the indents from my kiddos seats slowly worked their way out over a few weeks.

Mike

[PA DETAILER]

Had this happen on the rear seating on my Xterra when we moved. Had them folded flat for moving. Also had some indents. They did work out after a few days.

[Automoglow]

check this out... did research on this one and got it for my brand new car... seats look like they are new still

Prince Lionheart 2 Stage Seatsaver

[kevin_1981]

I had the same issue... i conditioned the leather, and after a few weeks, it was almost all fixed. Wish i had before and after pics

[Trip]

Take the seats out for a couple of days they eventually expand back out. I take the seats out regularly to help with the crushing of the foam.

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[TMQ]

Give it a few days...
Shuld come out on its own with bit of sun and heat...

Tom

[Whiplash Willy]

Thanks for the responses guys! I just took it out yesterday, so it looks like I haven't given it enough time yet. I'll wait for a few more days and see how it looks.

[Rsurfer]

Take the seats out for a couple of days they eventually expand back out. I take the seats out regularly to help with the crushing of the foam.

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You take your seats out regularly?:dunno:

[zero4]

Heat helps.

[Huot25]

I have the prince lionheart seat protectors and I would highly recommend them.

[Whiplash Willy]

You take your seats out regularly?:dunno:

I don't. I had this one in my car for about 6 months. The seat was needed elsewhere so I took it out, and will likely not put it back in again.

[Trip]

^ Car Seats regularly not the actual seat. I do like a clean car but taking the actual vehicle seat out would be crazy lol

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[rmagnus]

I just uninstalled a car seat from my 2016 WRX. It looks like the upper frame and buckle from the Top Tether strap made some really bad/deep indentations in my seats.

It looks like not only the leather is stretched, but the foam behind the leather is also indented. I wanted to see if anyone has any ideas on how to fix these, or atleast make them less noticeable.

Here is a pic. Also, keep in mind that Subaru's Leather is very delicate, and probably one of the lowest quality leathers out there.

http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t488/amccaulx/Leather%20Indents_zps0qqduwqw.png

As others have said in time the indents will work themselves out. For a quicker solution use steam. A steaming hot towel works well also (just not dripping wet).

[Whiplash Willy]

So I have given it 13 days, and it still looks about the same, maybe slightly better. Any tips on what I can try to make it look better? I do have a cheap McCulloch MC1275 steam cleaner, but I don't know how I wold use it to work the dents/wrinkles out. I also have a heat gun, but am weary of using that, and don't know how I could properly/safely use it to help.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71NgmoDiJeL._SL1500_.jpg