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Old 04-24-13, 10:36 AM
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So I just bought my RX in January and I noticed yesterday that, especially on the passenger side, the leather is "blue". I have a hinkling that this is being caused by jeans rubbing against the leather. Has anyone had the same experience? Any ideas on how to clean it without damaging the leather, nor making the discoloration permanent?

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The forum has a Search function that allows you to search for previous threads so that you do not post redundant questions that have already been answered... check out the links below.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/aut...d-leather.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/aut...the-seats.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/aut...out-there.html

You can find tons more information about leather by searching...
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how bad is the denim transfer. do you have photos.

here are products specific for denim transfer.

1. Leather Master Super Remover --> 2. Leather Master Soft Cleaner ---> 3. Leather Master Protection Cream.
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also woolite laundry soap is safe for leather, you can mix a few ounces with water and apply with a bath towel, it should remove the dye from the jeans, then towel off with a clean damp towel and apply a leather conditioner, lexol is good, or the mothers product, like the cream more than the liquid. make sure you vacuum your seats first to remove sand before you wet clean
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Originally Posted by zmcgovern4
The forum has a Search function that allows you to search for previous threads so that you do not post redundant questions that have already been answered... check out the links below...You can find tons more information about leather by searching...
Thanks so much! That helps a lot!
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Originally Posted by detailersdomain
how bad is the denim transfer. do you have photos. Here are products specific for denim transfer.
It's not a huge amount, but it is enough to notice. I would rather get a handle on it while I can. I don't have any pictures of it yet, but I could take some if wanted.

I saw the products and they seem pretty reasonable. I also read that if you wash your jeans in vinegar, it also prevents bleeding/color transfer.

Thanks for the help!
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