Recaro Care - Tips? Do's and Dont's?

[Nuci]

Hey all,

Im sure there are many of you on here with Recaros in your car, and we all know they can be a pain to take care of, with wear and fade etc. So this might be a good place to post up your tips for keeping them looking good, any dos and donts.

I for one would love to know how to keep mine looking good. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers.

[type_AHH]

What I do when getting in my car (DC5R), and I'm sure other people do this also, is to put in the left leg first and then use my right arm to prop myself on the door jam. That way I sit *on* the seat immediately rather than slide/rub *into* them. Getting out is the same... prop on arm, lift yourself slightly and right leg out.

Yes it may take a little more effort than normal seats, and yes you may look a little silly doing it lol. But if you're like me and want to preserve the recaros for as long as possible, its worth it. I tell all passngers this also ("respect my rule or GTFO!" lol)

[Giraffe]

maybe try getting recaro covers, easier way to look after your seats.

[meatball]

yup recaro seat covers make it alot easier.

[type_AHH]

Funny you should say, I used to have seat covers designed for DC5R recaros which I sold after a few months on firesport. Heres the link for pics:

http://firesport.com.au/honda-integr...--ad153919.htm

They worked well to protect the seats but it does look kind of tacky lol

[Stig]

anyone know how to remove stuck bubblegum on the recaro seats?

[Toilet]

anyone know how to remove stuck bubblegum on the recaro seats?

Maybe try a blow torch..? lool
bubblegum sounds nasty, is it all black now like how bubble gum goes black on concrete?

[Stig]

yeaaa LOL

[DLO01]

Steam clean maybe?

Agree with Type_AHH. You see all recaros with the drivers side bolster wreaked. Very rare to see an immaculate recaro. So yeh, I do the same thing. Plant my right arm/hand on the sill and pivot my ass over the bolster directly into the seat.

[grifty]

maybe try one of those steam cleaners?

edit: Dean beat me to it lol

[Giraffe]

wow you sold your covers so cheap xD haha fk howd you get bubblegum on your seats, i would be crying if someone did that to me

[Stig]

Steam clean maybe?

Agree with Type_AHH. You see all recaros with the drivers side bolster wreaked. Very rare to see an immaculate recaro. So yeh, I do the same thing. Plant my right arm/hand on the sill and pivot my ass over the bolster directly into the seat.

yeah ill give that a go later and see what the results are

immaculate recaro = $$

i dont know if its the same for everyone but if the owner takes care of their recaro's, i know they also take care of their car haha