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Best method for maintaining leather perforated seats?

Old 03-17-14, 07:56 PM
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Default Best method for maintaining leather perforated seats?

Guys,

Tried searching for an answer to this but couldn't find one. I'm considering buying either the Lexus leather conditioner or leatherique cleaner/conditioner for my IS 350 black leather seats, but I was wondering wouldn't the liquid get into the leather perforations and get stuck in there somewhere, possibly affecting the heating/cooling mechanism?

Maybe its a stupid question but I'd like to be sure I don't cause damage to the seats by using runny chemicals. Perhaps just wiping with a damp cloth is good enough? Any other recommendations out there for maintaining black leather in pristine condition?

It's been only 6 weeks since I bought my IS and it's been a lot of fun. And I'm beginning to get addicted to this forum.
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Lots of great info in this thread that should help you.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/aut...s-leather.html
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Originally Posted by JDR76
Lots of great info in this thread that should help you.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/aut...s-leather.html
Yes, this is the seminal post on lexus leather and it's care! I have perforated seats with heat/cooling. Whether I'm just wiping down with a damp cloth or doing a fuller clean/condition with Lexol, I always put my cleaner on the cloth first, then wipe. That should avoid getting gunk in the perforations. I haven't yet had any issues with the heating /cooling functionality using this method.
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