Tiguan Beige leather seats

[Bayman]

I had the same problem, especially with a blue tinge from jeans. I use a Meguire's leather foam cleaner (wipe on/wipe off) about every 3 weeks or so; it does the job. It's the price we pay for a head-turning interior.

My wife's Golf MkV has black leather and I have treated them twice in the 3 years and they still look good. The Tiguan seats are far more comfy and padded better so I expect a longer life. What does wear quickly is the sides of the seats where you get in & out of the car. This is also where cloth seats would wear also so like you say, the extra $4K for leather just means a monthly clean and wipe down. At least you can wipe the seats clean unlike cloth if you spilt something staining, mind you Kitten upholstery cleaner is fantastic stuff. I use it for gas strut chairs in the house.

Good point about penny pinching and those dam hooks. Next thing they'll be going cheaper plastics like KIA. I am definately now writing a letter to VW Aust and state my unhappiness in my initial complaint handling re the baggage hooks. PS I still love the leather but Black is best, mind you I was tempted with a Red Tig and cream leather, looks good for a female drivers Tiguan IMO.

[surubalak]

Hi All

I have had the "Xfactor" applied. All the stains have come off and it has taken the Tig to anew level. However, I don't think it is apermanent solution to the staining. i will keep a close watch on the staining and intend to hold the dealer to the 'lifetime" warranty and will keep going back to them.

In the end I agree it is a cleaning job every two weeks and find a trouser that doesn't stain the seats!!!

Thanks for all your posts.

[Arctra]

Well, this weekend I decided to clean and treat my tan leather interior and noticed marking near the base of the backrest. I can only figure it's been caused by my black leather belt:


I used Autoglym leather cleaner followed by Autoglym leather care cream, but the cleaner didn't get rid of it
Do you guys think this X-factor stuff will get it off? Or am I stuffed? I'm really disappointed with this as I thought I was looking after the leather quite well till now.

[suparockin]

Nope, that's the infamous 'Blue Jean Rub' any pair of blue jeans will do it.

I tried almost everything to get the BJR off my SAAB, when I complained to the dealer he thought everyone knew about it - obviously we dont or no one would buy cream leather!

[surubalak]

Well, this weekend I decided to clean and treat my tan leather interior and noticed marking near the base of the backrest. I can only figure it's been caused by my black leather belt:


I used Autoglym leather cleaner followed by Autoglym leather care cream, but the cleaner didn't get rid of it
Do you guys think this X-factor stuff will get it off? Or am I stuffed? I'm really disappointed with this as I thought I was looking after the leather quite well till now.

Hi

The "X Factor" completely removed the stains from my beige leather. I had marks similar but to the back of the seat (obviously made by the leather wallet sticking out). I have worn jeans since then and have noticed it hasn't stained the leather much.

I won't completely endorse "X Factor". I also think that the stains came off easily due to the newness of the leather and the staining.

If you have a few xtra dollars try it. it comes as a pack and does the whole interior and exterior.