Will swimming pool chlorine ruin black seats?

[FatherTo1]

We started swimming laps at a local pool about 3x a week. We towel off but get in with wet swimsuits while sitting on the towel. This leaves behind a layer of moisture on the seat that evaporates after 1-2 minutes. If we keep this up, do you think the chlorine in the water will ruin the black vegan leather over time? I read about sunscreen stains on the vegan leather but haven’t come across many threads on prolonged pool water exposure to the leather. Thanks!

 

[jcanoe]

The water from the swimming pool shouldn't damage the seats. The cleaning instructions for Ultraleather include sanitizing Ultraleather fabric using a 1:5 solution of water and chlorine bleach.

FWIW when I wiped down the seats of my Model Y with a damp cloth the water soaked through the fabric, into the padding. You may want to use a neoprene seat cover for the seats after swimming.

https://intranet.ultrafabricsinc.com/img/pages/care_and_cleaning/CleaningInstructions.pdf

 

[drtimhill]

We started swimming laps at a local pool about 3x a week. We towel off but get in with wet swimsuits while sitting on the towel. This leaves behind a layer of moisture on the seat that evaporates after 1-2 minutes. If we keep this up, do you think the chlorine in the water will ruin the black vegan leather over time? I read about sunscreen stains on the vegan leather but haven’t come across many threads on prolonged pool water exposure to the leather. Thanks!

I swim daily and have the same concern, but after 2+ years I see no issues at all with the seats. If you're at all worried and have access, just shower off before you head for the car. Bear in mind that that chlorine levels in most pools are pretty low (though I swim enough that my speedos rot in about 2 months lol).

 

[xpda]

We started swimming laps at a local pool about 3x a week. We towel off but get in with wet swimsuits while sitting on the towel. This leaves behind a layer of moisture on the seat that evaporates after 1-2 minutes. If we keep this up, do you think the chlorine in the water will ruin the black vegan leather over time? I read about sunscreen stains on the vegan leather but haven’t come across many threads on prolonged pool water exposure to the leather. Thanks!

Some sunscreen, will do a lot more than stain the vegan leather. It causes it melt or bubble up in warm weather, and Tesla won't fix it under warranty.

 

[kelpcar]

We started swimming laps at a local pool about 3x a week. We towel off but get in with wet swimsuits while sitting on the towel. This leaves behind a layer of moisture on the seat that evaporates after 1-2 minutes. If we keep this up, do you think the chlorine in the water will ruin the black vegan leather over time? I read about sunscreen stains on the vegan leather but haven’t come across many threads on prolonged pool water exposure to the leather. Thanks!

add a second or thicker towel.

 

[Nubo]

If you don't mind the idea of seat covers, Wet Okole covers were designed with swimmers/surfers in mind. Basically constructed like a wet-suit.

 

[hlca]

Some sunscreen, will do a lot more than stain the vegan leather. It causes it melt or bubble up in warm weather, and Tesla won't fix it under warranty.

Which types of sunscreen do this? Zinc based? Or chemical based?

 

[Noflash]

We started swimming laps at a local pool about 3x a week. We towel off but get in with wet swimsuits while sitting on the towel. This leaves behind a layer of moisture on the seat that evaporates after 1-2 minutes. If we keep this up, do you think the chlorine in the water will ruin the black vegan leather over time? I read about sunscreen stains on the vegan leather but haven’t come across many threads on prolonged pool water exposure to the leather. Thanks!

Lots of pool runs for lots of kids and no issues with the seats. Also, just to be safe I don't let my kids wear sunscreen.

 

[drtimhill]

We started swimming laps at a local pool about 3x a week. We towel off but get in with wet swimsuits while sitting on the towel. This leaves behind a layer of moisture on the seat that evaporates after 1-2 minutes. If we keep this up, do you think the chlorine in the water will ruin the black vegan leather over time? I read about sunscreen stains on the vegan leather but haven’t come across many threads on prolonged pool water exposure to the leather. Thanks!

I swim every day and after 3 years jumping into my Tesla afterwards (always a bit damp) I've seen no issues with the seats. However, I also shower when I get out of the pool (the chlorine can also bleach your hair).

 

[xpda]

Which types of sunscreen do this? Zinc based? Or chemical based?

Neutrogena 45 spf definitely does it. Unfortunately, Tesla is not interested in the problem.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004D2DR0Q