How to remove back seat creases in CX-9 Signature?

[jacobkhoury]

Hi all, I purchased a 2020 Mazda cx-9 Signature back in september with the Walnut nappa leather, I have noticed on the sides of the back seats wrinkles and creases are starting to occur as my 3 teenagers are constantly in the back seat. Are there any alternatives to stop this from happening and take the creases away? Thank you in advance!

 

[sm1ke]

Following.. I'm starting to see the same thing on my front passenger seat and rear driver's side seat because of the way my wife has been getting in and out of the car.

I'm hesitant to try this, but apparently you can get them out with a hair dryer. If you read further in that thread, one of the mods suggests a daily wipedown with just water, then tossing the wrung out towel under the seat for a couple of hours. The increased humidity should rehydrate the leather and help the wrinkles disappear. I think I'd try the daily wipedown with water over the hairdryer method - heating the leather up will tighten it by drying it out slightly, but the leather is more prone to cracking when it gets too dry. I only skimmed a portion of that thread, but I think one person mentioned that they did the wipedowns for a couple of days and already saw some improvement.

 

[jacobkhoury]

Okay perfect. thank you

 

[sm1ke]

Okay perfect. thank you

Let us know which method you decide to go with. It would be great if you could provide before and after pictures as well!

 

[youri]

There is a tsb for creases upon dealer delivery. Different issue but you could try the method proposed in it.

Be careful though, and don’t hold me responsible for any damages. They do say in the document that this should be done by an upholstery repair specialist. Nothing complicated with the method, I think it is the risk of overdoing it and damaging the material.

Note: That tsb was pulled for a 2018 but probably applies to 2020 as well. Check the document carefully to see if it applies to your trim and model year.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10185052-0001.pdf

 

[jacobkhoury]

Let us know which method you decide to go with. It would be great if you could provide before and after pictures as well!

I have been wiping the seats down with a damp cloth daily so they don’t dry out and I have noticed a difference already. I will post pictures.

 

[jacobkhoury]

There is a tsb for creases upon dealer delivery. Different issue but you could try the method proposed in it.

Be careful though, and don’t hold me responsible for any damages. They do say in the document that this should be done by an upholstery repair specialist. Nothing complicated with the method, I think it is the risk of overdoing it and damaging the material.

Note: That tsb was pulled for a 2018 but probably applies to 2020 as well. Check the document carefully to see if it applies to your trim and model year.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10185052-0001.pdf[/URL

Perfect. Thanks for your help.