jcochong37

Hi all,

I've had my GS 350 non f sport for about a week now. I have not been able to secure a solid answer regarding what type of leather I have. From what I can deduce is that has semi-aniline leather as it came standard in the GS?

Secondly, how to care for said leather? I've had a Bmw before and it was leatherette and required essentially no care. And my vehicle prior to this was a camaro and the leather quality was poor.

I want to care for this leather as much as I can.

thanks.

msp713

I've been using stuff from Chemical Guys for exterior and interior care (I have an F-Sport) and they've been working well so far. Not sure what part of Cali you're from but they have a local store here in LA

dseag2

I had the Cabernet leather in my GS F Sport and used Lexol on it every week. It was like new when I traded the car in after almost 3 years.

jcochong37

Thank you, both. Do we have the same type of leather? I know some f sport models have nuluxe? and I guess I have semi-aniline. I'm not sure haha.

praetor

No GS comes with nuluxe. That's standard on the IS though. Leather is extra on that model.

jcochong37

Ah, got it. Lexol it is!

jcochong37

Does lexol make it shiny and greasy? I really enjoy the matte looks of the leather in this car.

jcochong37

Unfortunately, down here in SF. I'll see if I can find anything local, thanks!

Shinedown

It is most important to clean the leather, as dirt is the biggest contributing factor to wear the leather. The leather on lexus seats have a thin "plastic" coat on them to protect them. I'm not sure if conditioner penetrates this layer.

95bat

I've been having great results using Adam's Polishes. Their general interior cleaner works great for quick rub downs, and the leather cleaner/conditioner are an awesome combo. I hate the greasy feeling so won't use anything that does that.

On a side note, I've never seen my wheels shine better than after using their wheel cleaner. It is excellent stuff.

dseag2

No, Lexol conditions the leather and makes it more supple but does not in any way make it shiny and greasy. It dries flat.

99alta

For some reason I thought the Luxury Package came with semi-aniline leather seats?

Anyway to tell if it's Nuluxe or Semi-Aniline ? Just curious.

I use good old Mothers or McGuire products and it seems to work fine. I've tried a bunch of different brands over the years and haven't noticed much difference, get it done is the important thing IMO.

As someone else stated make sure you clean them thoroughly on a regular basis, especially if its any color other than Black.

What are you guys using on the dash pieces that are not leather, as well as door panels etc.?

JDR76

Yes, the Luxury Package comes with semi-analine leather. As Praetor said, no GS comes with Nuluxe (though I hope they will soon).

jcochong37

So what kind of material is used for ours? Just standard, " premium leather"? Sorry, the site is not too clear on this.

JDR76

The regular (non Luxury Package) GS should have pigmented/protected leather, rather than semi-aniline , I believe.