nrgizeman

Anyone have this issue where left and right side have different material? My passenger side looks and feels normal, like rest of the car, while the driver side looks and feels like fake leather on a $50 Ikea office chair. I can push down on the surface and see a thin layer separating from the rest.

Turizmo01

I would think the drivers side seat would have the best leather and comfort since it is sat in the most.

VtotheJ

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I'll check this in my 08 and report back.

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nrgizeman

I'm talking about the rear seats... but front, rear, left, right... I think all should be the same material.

Done!

digger08

iTrader: (1)

I believe that Lexus tries to use the same swatch material when selecting leather skins for their cars to keep die colors consistent. This may result in uneven thickness with the material and no two cars will be alike. I would expect this as it is hard to keep a consistent thickness of leather throughout the car.


This video explains their leathers process's.



The dealer will probably recognize a huge difference in quality between seats under warranty. If its as vast as you say, they will probably work with you on it.



Digger08

nrgizeman

My service advisor and his manager agreed that the difference is day and night. However, they want their district manager to approve the warranty work. I'm waiting for an inspection date, but in case the district manager disapproves then I'd like to use the feedback from other ISF owners to support my justification.

Joe Z

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I have a slight leather material finish "difference" on my drivers door, compared to the other 3 doors...

Never had the time to get it "corrected"

I'm still learning how to surpress my OCD tendancies..

~ Joe Z

sleepyray

iTrader: (11)

Interesting post.
Just my stupid guess since the different is that big...would that be UV damage from sunlight ? Lets say the sun lights always hit on one side or the same angle of the car where you usually parked at?

nrgizeman

UV damage? but there is no sign of fading. That one single section of seat cover is just made with inferior material than rest of the car.

sleepyray

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I see.. Please keep us updated with how lexus HQ going to take care of you! Wish you the best luck!!

nrgizeman

Went to another Lexus dealer because of no call back from the first one. The seat cover will be replaced under warranty.