Fuck you Volkswagen.

"jkm7680" (jkm7680)
03/03/2016 at 17:13 • Filed to: None

Now my drivers seat is blue and it won’t come out. Who at corporate decided that WHITE PLEATHER SEATS were a good idea?

And how do I get this shit out? I was scrubbing for half an hour.

DISCUSSION (51)

TheLOUDMUSIC- Put it in H! > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 17:16

Maybe a magic eraser?

TheHondaBro > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 17:18

Dude... Just...

Rub it out.

Jcarr > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 17:19

I was saying the same thing yesterday, but in my case it was because I had to replace both front strut towers because they had rusted through.

jkm7680 > TheLOUDMUSIC- Put it in H!
03/03/2016 at 17:19

Already tried that. Didn't do anything.

jkm7680 > TheHondaBro
03/03/2016 at 17:19

Didn't wkrk

Goggles Pizzano > TheLOUDMUSIC- Put it in H!
03/03/2016 at 17:20

Aptly named, these things are awesome!

ttyymmnn > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 17:21

Problem solved.

Kinja'd!!!

Panther Brown Tdi Volvo Shooting Brake Manual Miata RWD Wagon Stole HondaBro's Accord. > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 17:22

Lol the buyers remorse saga continues.

gin-san - shitpost specialist > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 17:22

I don't think you can. The leather in my father's Lexus is like this in the driver's seat. I find that if you have certain types of jeans the colour transfer is much worse than an old, broken-in pair that's been through many washes.

jkm7680 > gin-san - shitpost specialist
03/03/2016 at 17:23

Hey full warranty.

TheHondaBro > ttyymmnn
03/03/2016 at 17:24

AM3R shamefully returns > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 17:28

Try a legit leather cleaner.. I ordered some Zaino Z9 and Z10 so I can clean the leather in the 335i, which is a really light (almost white) gray.

His Stigness > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 17:29

Hey now don’t blame VW, you’re the one that bought it.

And try some Chemical Guys leather cleaner, found on Amazon. Other than that, I have no idea.

Captain of the Enterprise > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 17:29

I guess you could call a detailer and see what they say if they can do anything because if a detailer can't do it it probably can't be done

Tareim - V8 powered > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 17:29

get some leather dye and dye it another colour?

wiffleballtony > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 17:30

Just tell everyone it isn’t blue. That’s the VW way.

wiffleballtony > ttyymmnn
03/03/2016 at 17:31

Kinja'd!!!

ttyymmnn > wiffleballtony
03/03/2016 at 17:32

But it’s got a matching arm rest and steering wheel cover! What’s not to like?

jkm7680 > His Stigness
03/03/2016 at 17:33

Well, the Sport model only had white seats. And that's the only one I wanted.

duurtlang > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 17:34

Who at corporate decided that WHITE PLEATHER SEATS were a good idea?

Who thought it was a good idea to buy a Jetta with WHITE PLEATHER SEATS?

His Stigness > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 17:36

Okay well that’s stupid. I’m not sure though it’s dumber than beige carpets. At least leather doesn’t absorb every single thing. Yes it can get dirty, but not as bad as carpet.

jkm7680 > duurtlang
03/03/2016 at 17:37

'Twas the only option.

jkm7680 > His Stigness
03/03/2016 at 17:37

Oh yes. Especially the floor mats. Ick

OPPOsaurus WRX > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 17:38

I heard about this Allroad if your interested.....

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 17:40

This why no one should ever buy a car with white seats ever.

jkm7680 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/03/2016 at 17:42

Or offer them for that matter.

I only bought it because the Sport trim was the only one I remotely liked. And the only seat options are white.

Brickman > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 17:43

Dye the seats blue :)

Sovereign, Purveyor of Coupes > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 17:50

Magic eraser

coelacanthist > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 17:54

One of the mk3 golfs I had came with this absolutely horrible off white cloth interior. It tore like tissue paper, showed every little stain, and heald a death grip on every bit of dog hair it ever encountered.

Opposite Locksmith > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 17:56

What is that from your jeans?

Nauraushaun > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 17:56

Isn’t this just German cars in a nutshell? More concerned with appearing premium than providing a practical, reliable product.

wiffleballtony > ttyymmnn
03/03/2016 at 17:59

Honestly, apart from the steering wheel cover. I just hate plaid.

McChiken116 - Patrick H. > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 18:06

Don’t the owner’s manuals usually warn you against wearing jeans that haven’t bled out yet?

jkm7680 > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
03/03/2016 at 18:07

Funny thing is that I've had these jeans for years.

Chariotoflove > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 18:13

What did you do, sweat through your jeans? No matter. Here’s what you do: take a blue Sharpie and color the rest, pour some rubbing alcohol and spread evenly over the entire seat to even the color out. $3 at CVS total outlay. You’re welcome.*

*The author of this post specifically denies any liability whatsoever for anything that happens should some idiot actually take his advice.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 18:17

Didn’t we have a guy who had the same problem in his CX-5 not long ago? Light seats suck!

jkm7680 > Chariotoflove
03/03/2016 at 18:18

Nope, I sat down on the seat. With a towel under my ass because I know these jeans transfer dye and my legs got the front of it. My ass region doesn’t sweat.

I’m just going to bring it to the VW dealer and have them sort it out.

Chariotoflove > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 18:20

That’ll do it. Good luck. Hope the dealer takes care of you.

certified cool guy > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 18:32

That would give me such bad OCD.

Big Bubba Ray > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 18:35

Just get some Magic Erasers. I’m a detailer and use those constantly on dirty leather seats to get stains out.

Edit: try some Purple Power as well. Spray the Purple Power on the eraser, rub gently and follow up with a microfiber towel. Should take it right up.

jkm7680 > Big Bubba Ray
03/03/2016 at 18:35

Tried em, didn’t work.

Big Bubba Ray > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 18:37

I edited my initial reply to you. Give it a shot and report back!

McChiken116 - Patrick H. > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 18:38

That’s really weird that they are still bleeding color then.

jkm7680 > Big Bubba Ray
03/03/2016 at 18:39

I’ll give it a try, thanks.

camaroboy68ss > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 18:42

Armour All made a spray foam cleaner for seats that worked really well. I had white interior in my 97 Camaro Z28 and I was cleaning the seats every week. The foam worked well. You sprayed it let it soak for a few minutes then scrubbed and wipe clean.

scoob > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 19:28

If I wore my raw jeans in there, literally everything would be blue, especially the black plastics/leather.

Monkey B > jkm7680
03/03/2016 at 20:41

anything labeled leather cleaner won’t work. Warranty won’t cover this, it’s not worth the frustration. The dealer may have someone that can redye it for you, but those guys are really hit and miss with quality...I know because I am one of those guys. If they recommend someone or you find another vendor make sure you see plenty of their work before hand, make sure they aren’t using spray bombs.

The chances this comes out is next to nonexistent. Solvents can work occasionally, but usually you’d have some success with the other methods you’ve tried.

jkm7680 > Monkey B
03/03/2016 at 21:08

They told me they could take care of it? I bought the car a little over a month ago so I’d hope they’re willing to do that.

Monkey B > jkm7680
03/04/2016 at 01:53

hope so, but if it’s going to be redyed (likely the only fix) you’ll want to vet the guy first. Unfortunately my business isn’t stacked with quality techs.

Berang > jkm7680
03/05/2016 at 11:13

I had this happen before with white vinyl and windex worked.

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > jkm7680
03/05/2016 at 11:13

The very front looks like the shadow from the steering wheel... As for the middle? I’ve used my mom’s Coach leather cleaner (the purse stuff) on her cornsilk Passat vinyl, gray leather in my sister’s Tucson and the orange leather in my Camaro. Took jean blue out and didn’t harm the seat.