Fabric (neoprene) seats and door interiors

[kazzieC]

First time posting so hoping for feedback. Have had Honda Civic for two/half years. First time in three cars that I have not had leather interiors and I am bitterly disappointed with the material used for the interior. It is a neoprene (wet suit) style in black. I noticed from the beginning that chalky white marks appeared on the arm rest and centre console and where I rested my palm to open the door. Asked Honda service who told me it was my shedding skin! Eeek. (Please know that I do not look like I have dry skin and have never had an issue with anything like this previously.) I have the car cleaned regularly and the marks go and then reappear within one or two days. Now, the drivers side seat (particularly) has these chalky white marks on it. I had the car professionally detailed including shampooing the seats and applying a protection spray but it has not made any difference.

Would appreciate your feedback if anyone else has had this issue, and if so is there a solution? When I mention to Honda service they shrug their shoulder and say no-one else has ever mentioned an issue with this.

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[pearlexl]

i have a seat cushion on my current car that i carried over my from '17 ex-l that had leather seats.

 

[biosses]

First time posting so hoping for feedback. Have had Honda Civic for two/half years. First time in three cars that I have not had leather interiors and I am bitterly disappointed with the material used for the interior. It is a neoprene (wet suit) style in black. I noticed from the beginning that chalky white marks appeared on the arm rest and centre console and where I rested my palm to open the door. Asked Honda service who told me it was my shedding skin! Eeek. (Please know that I do not look like I have dry skin and have never had an issue with anything like this previously.) I have the car cleaned regularly and the marks go and then reappear within one or two days. Now, the drivers side seat (particularly) has these chalky white marks on it. I had the car professionally detailed including shampooing the seats and applying a protection spray but it has not made any difference.

Would appreciate your feedback if anyone else has had this issue, and if so is there a solution? When I mention to Honda service they shrug their shoulder and say no-one else has ever mentioned an issue with this.

Non leather material in civic is trash. I use seat covers since day 1.

 

[fitter_here]

I hate the material in the Civic, I use seat covers and installed leather over the console and the doors arm rest

 

[kimtyson]

The dealer is smoking something or not listening when customers talk because this is an issue. Try a good vacuuming and then use Folex and microfiber cloth. It's a miracle worker.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Folex-36-oz-Carpet-Spot-Remover-FSR36/202820334

 

[shoegazer]

I experienced something like this. It turned out to be flakes of my roll on deodorant falling down from my short sleeves.

 

[Joev492]

It varies quite a bit in price, but you can get leather replacement upholstery online. Katzkin's website books both the dealer and the materials in one go, usually for just under 2k. To get the seat covers themselves I've seen them go $800-1200 depending on options.

Another choice is leatherseats.com

If you keep an eye on eBay, sometimes this brand called "Roadwire" puts cancelled orders up for a great price... Got mine for $300, only vinyl though.

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