Creases in leather seats

[slvr-bullet]

Hello All,



I was wondering if there is a way of removing creases in leather and making it smooth again? The creases are in the seat and backrest bolsters/sides. It's a 2010 Mazda 6.



Below is not the actual seat but very similar.

tia

 

[togwt]

5. Wrinkle’s - similar to a paints clear coat, upholstery urethane is classified as a semi-solid permeable membrane, being a thermosetting polymer (elastomers) it remains flexible while retaining its tensile strength, to enable it to expand and contract, following the temperature fluctuations (elasticity) of the substrate and is therefore subject to show wrinkle’s.



These can be lessened by using a damp (microwave heated) towel, which will cause the urethane to contract slightly. The foam, leather hide and its urethane covering are subjected to compression (the weight applied by people sitting on them) which causes them the stretch, which in turn produces creases (wrinkles). If they become excessive it may mean that the foam is compressed to the point it will no longer ‘rebound’ and should therefore be replaced (See also Creasing)

 

[rdorman]

Heat and moisture is all I have ever used as well. I rarely find back to back treatment to improve (but I always try any ways!).