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      02-07-2019, 11:24 AM   #1
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Leather dash bubbling

Anyone here have their leather dashboard start to bubble?

$4k replacement from BMW with 50% off from dealer. For a luxury car like this I'm pissed it's starting to bubble.
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      02-27-2019, 10:04 PM   #2
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Can you post a photo?
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      03-04-2019, 04:58 AM   #3
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I have the same problem with mine. It's bubbled/wrinkled? near the center B&O speaker.

I plan to remove the upper dash this summer (while I have another car to drive) and try to fix myself or see about having a trim shop do it.
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      03-04-2019, 10:28 PM   #4
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Hasn't gotten worse over last few months. Got a quote to redo the leather and was 3k.
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      03-06-2019, 05:06 AM   #5
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Mine is doing a similar thing like the right side of your speaker... Basically looks loose from the corner where the speaker trim starts. I'm hoping it can be pulled and glued back down. Did the shop you went to give a reason why they needed to retrim the whole thing? I would think it could be repaired, not replaced.
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      03-07-2019, 11:40 AM   #6
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Is that because of the heat? Where do you live?
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      03-07-2019, 11:41 AM   #7
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nvm I see S FL

I would tint the front windshield if I were you.
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My dash leather began to bubble on the right side of the heads up display. It appears the bonding agent is failing. My car is garaged most of the time ang it still began failing about a year ago. I’m searching for a good repair/solution and will post if I find one.
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My dash leather began to bubble on the right side of the heads up display. It appears the bonding agent is failing. My car is garaged most of the time ang it still began failing about a year ago. I'm searching for a good repair/solution and will post if I find one.
I had the same issue in my 750i and it was fully covered under warranty. Failed adhesive. They sent it into BMW NA and got approval. Then it happened to my door leather too and got replaced as well.

If y'all are under any warranty I'd push BMW to own this.
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      10-07-2021, 10:01 PM   #10
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hey guys, any update on this, having the same issue with a f15 x5, completely out of warranty on this one. Any suggestions?
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Oh boy... Try this thread

https://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1312947

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hey guys, any update on this, having the same issue with a f15 x5, completely out of warranty on this one. Any suggestions?
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      10-13-2021, 04:37 AM   #12
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Looks like it may cost more than a buck

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hey guys, any update on this, having the same issue with a f15 x5, completely out of warranty on this one. Any suggestions?
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      10-19-2021, 09:45 PM   #13
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I have the same issue around the center speaker. I plan to try and reglue it but I'm still working to devise the best way to apply weight as it dries. Something like bags of lead shot. Flexible and heavy.
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      04-26-2023, 01:16 PM   #14
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Today I had the windshield replaced. While it was out I pulled back the area that was peeling and lightly sanded the back of the leather and the dash surface. I then cleaned it with rubbing alcohol. I then glued the leather and worked it for 20 minutes as the glue tacked up and its looking so much better. I also put leather conditioner on the areas to work out the creases. The car had sat outside in preparation for the windshield and leather work on this 68 degree day.

I will post more updates as things dry over the next few days. Looks promising so far though. Is it perfect, no. But it looks way better and it's a 115k M5 not a show car. I'm keeping light pressure on it for the next few days.
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      06-08-2023, 09:32 PM   #15
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Dash repair is still looking good.
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      06-13-2023, 09:36 AM   #16
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Glad your repair worked out. Can I ask what adhesive you used to do the repair? Was it a brush in adhesive or an aerosol?

Having the same bubbling issue on my f31 leather dash.
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      07-09-2023, 05:02 PM   #17
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I used Fiebing's Leathercraft Cement (Amazon) that I then spread over the area in a thin layer. I had about 15 minutes of time I needed to hold the leather down on a 75 degree day working in the sun so the leather was warm and pliable. It is still holding, looks soooo much better.
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I have the same issue around the center speaker. https://eldfall-chronicles.com/produ...ry/miniatures/ I plan to try and reglue it but I'm still working to devise the best way to apply weight as it dries. ai face generator Something like bags of lead shot. Flexible and heavy.
Using bags of lead shot sounds like a clever solution!

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