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Isofix marks won't go away

Andrew_Wheeler1 | 2026-02-10 08:25 | 31 views

Hello, i had my son's chair fixed in the backseat with the isofix latches and they left a nasty mark on the backseat, like a hole leaving the isofix very visible. The chair is removed for 2 weeks and the marks are still there. Will the backseat recover by itself or is there anything I can do to fix them

Comments (17)
geriatric-gynecology 2026-02-10 08:43

Honestly might be wisest to get the fake leather wet wet with armor all and wipe it and let it soften and dry

engcat 2026-02-10 08:54

Plastic generally tends to have some ‘memory’ and return to its original shape when warm. This can be seen with vinyl wraps, bumpers, etc.  With these seats being plastic rather than leather, I’d recommend gently warming up that area with a hair dryer (not letting it get too hot to the touch, and not using a heat gun), then massaging it to try to get it to return to its original shape. Especially if it’s winter and cold where you live, this would help both the plastic leatherette and the foam (also technically plastic) inside the seat return to shape.

Andrew_Wheeler1 2026-02-10 08:59

I will give it a try once the temperature increases a bit, -5 degrees C right now in my area.

Littlefinger6226 2026-02-10 09:10

Dang. I wonder if a seat cover under the child seat would’ve helped. I have an M3P on order and now I’m anxious about installing a child seat in it

Andrew_Wheeler1 2026-02-10 10:28

I had a seat cover under the child seat that did not help at all as those covers don't usually cover also the isofix zone.

rncole 2026-02-10 11:01

This is why. Just let it sit and wait for warmer weather and it will likely go away on its own.

Aromatic-Union1707 2026-02-10 13:12

Steam

LSDBunnos 2026-02-10 13:13

I’ve never not had marks come out of my car. Had a heavy box leave indented marks for 2-3 months but they re expanded.

LSDBunnos 2026-02-10 13:15

Definitely wait for warmer weather! It should go away on its own. Turn the cars heat on for an hour or two with the rear seat heat if you’re really paranoid.

Adorable-Boat8632 2026-02-10 14:35

I should start a business, I do interiors for a living I can respray and add extra clear for protection

SnooStories3343 2026-02-10 15:35

It will not. And tesla will claim normal wear

SnooStories3343 2026-02-10 15:36

In my car it is worse, then after 3 years i got used to their low quality “premium”

Active_Enthusiasm615 2026-02-10 17:20

Your child will likely cause way more "damage" than that in the long term.

Littlefinger6226 2026-02-10 18:18

Gah, thanks for sharing your experience here.

ninjamike808 2026-02-10 19:19

You want a cover anyways. Just for the crumbs.

iamjoehill1 2026-02-11 03:47

Mr clean magic eraser

TheEpicDane 2026-02-11 11:40

This is what to expext from all cars. I never had a car, where using isofix didn't leave the seats like that, and I have had premium cars.

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