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Can 'bubbled' leather on airbag be fixed?

Discussion in '360/430' started by CyclingPeaks, Jul 3, 2008.

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  1. CyclingPeaks

    CyclingPeaks Formula Junior

    Jun 11, 2006
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    Big Island, Virginia
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    Hunter Allen
    #1 CyclingPeaks, Jul 3, 2008
    I am in the market for a TDF 360. My red one is gone to a new home.

    These guys have a TDF one, but has some bubbling on the airbag.
    They say they will fix it. Re-wrap the leather. I am not so sure that they CAN actually fix it and make
    it look right.
    http://www.thenewautotoystore.com/showroom.html
    (sorry, there is no direct url. You have to choose ferrari and then scroll down)

    Any opinions? Can this 'actually' be fixed? I thought once the Airbag cover came out,
    there is no turning back and it would never look the same again. These guys
    claim the airbag didn't go off, and it is just bubbled.

    Thanks.
    Hunter
     
  2. PCH

    PCH F1 Rookie

    Apr 7, 2004
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    #2 PCH, Jul 3, 2008
    This is not the actual airbag but only the cover. This is not uncommon especially in sun belt states where excessive exposure to UV's has shrunk or distorted the leather. A high end auto upholstery shop familiar with this issue should have no problem recovering this. The refinished cover will not have AIRBAG embossed into the leather.
     
  3. paulie_b

    paulie_b F1 Veteran
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    Jan 13, 2003
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    Paul Bianco
    #3 paulie_b, Jul 3, 2008
    I would agree that it can be fixed/replaced. If I was them I would fix it before showing the car to potential buyers. Just disclose the fact that it was fixed.
     
  4. Nuvolari

    Nuvolari F1 Veteran
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    Sep 3, 2002
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    Rob C.
    #4 Nuvolari, Jul 3, 2008
    Yes the leather can be properly fixed if the RIGHT people do the work. Chances are the dealer will go for the cheap repair rather than the proper one. Just another point of note is your dealership of choice. The New Auto Toy Store has quite the reputation. Do a search and you will be hard pressed to find someone who is a happy customer. Just an FYI.
     
  5. CyclingPeaks

    CyclingPeaks Formula Junior

    Jun 11, 2006
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    Hunter Allen
    #5 CyclingPeaks, Jul 3, 2008
    Thanks Guys. This helps all the way around. Sounds like I should keep looking.
    Hunter
     

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