BucBaby

We just ordered a Matador Red Mica IS250 6M/T with Cashmere interior. We saw one in that color combination that we simply fell in love with. Since we special ordered, I asked if we could make the carpet black and have it sort of like the Sterling interior, but with cashmere on the seats and doors. I thought that is would look nice and show less dirt. I also noticed that the plastic around the area on the carpet where you step in is black on that one too. Well they said that they couldn’t do that. We really didn’t like the Sterling with the red. Black seats in Florida…we didn’t want to take the chance. My parents actually traded in a fairly new Lexus once because it was all black and just too hot. So we went for the cashmere.

Now here’s what I want to know. Those of you that have it, how do you take care of it? Did you Scotchguard it? Did you use the Lexus plastic mats? They said that they would throw them in for us, but it just reminds me of my husband’s grandmother’s living room furniture...all incased in plastic. I suppose it’s different on the floor. I read here where one guy felt silly keeping his carpet nice for the next person that bought his car!

I love the look…please help me and tell me how to keep it that way.

mir

Wow you asked the exact same things I wanted to know.

I have matador red mica with cashmere interior. My wife and I both love it. It is such a nice color combo. But even before leaving the dealer's lot we were worried about keeping it clean. So we looked at another 250 with black interior. But did not quite like it. :

Now after 10+ days of owning the new car, I can say for sure it is a bit difficult to keep it clean. Maybe I am paranoid, but I think I see a little bit of dark streaks in carpet, seat everywhere ! But good thing is seats can be kept clean relatively easy. Not so much with carpet. I am thinking of getting something to put on top of it. Atleast on driver's side. I can already see a bit of indentation in the carpet when I keep my right foot. I know my blabber did not help you much, but atleast you have company.

DropTopGal

We have been using "Weather Tech" all weather mats and are very pleased. They are made of good quality, don't have an odor like some mats do, don't move around, and look pretty good as well. After purchasing a full set for the 07 RX350 (also cashmere interior), we got rid of the "other brand" mats for our other cars and truck. Our only car that is not fitted with Weather Tech is my husband's "toy" since they don't make it for that model; 07 Ferrari F430 Spider.
http://www.weathertech.com/

acl15

I got the all weather mats from lexus the day after I bought my car. They're the best mats ever imo.

kickin8

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check out the detailing section:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing-122/

Big Andy

They couldn't change the carpet colour from cashmere to black but could they not give you a set of black carpet mats? With them and a liberal spraying of Scotchguard on any exposed areas you should be ok. Keep your cashmere mats for sunday best.

warrionex

Can you post a photoshoot with both cars together?

Regards,

Warrionex

4TehNguyen

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yea I use the Lexus all weather mats, add a nice touch to the vehicle

jasonviper

I use the Lexus clear plastic mats and I love them because you can still have the look of carpet mats but with some added protection.

ben_r_

You guys need to check out and post this question at www.autopia.org

IS_Mine

I have the sterling interior and I didn't want my Lexus mats to get dirty so I went to wally world and purchased additional mats for like 10 bucks.

They work well, I guess it would be harder to do in a cashmere car due to the color clash buuuuuuuuut its a cheap alternative and works just as good.

mir

Did you get it from the dealer or somewhere else?

Thanks
Mir

SC3coupe

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I got a clear overlay "exact mats" to put on top.
If you want the black mats lexus-parts.com sells the factory mats around $130.

Now tho I accidently left some shoe marks over my door panel and ledge as you mentioned they are all cashmere colored plastic too. I am thinking of using aerospace 303 protectant what do you all think?

Other than that the cashmere is very nice since we have very hot summers and intense sun.

SC3coupe

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Here is pictures of my clear mats, I know it's a little cheesy but you can't really notice it looking from outside with windows up. I will take this over soiled carpets.

OC 335d

Yep. Those are "exact mats" and they have them for various models of Lexus. They are a perfect fit and are available at Longo Lexus.