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03-08-15, 09:52 AM
#16
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Awesome; it's a great feeling, for sure! At that mileage, it's barely broken-in.
I echo others' comments on 303 for the dashboard. It is a phenomenal product, and I have been using it since 2003. For the leather, I have read wonderful things (also seen some awesome Youtube videos) about the Leatherique line, as others have highlighted. However, I have never used them and, for what it's worth, use Zaino leather cleaner and Leather-In-A-Bottle conditioner, which I think are great. For very stubborn stains, I use steam.
600 has seen the light of day once in about 6 or 7 weeks when I ran it for 45 minutes on the driveway... Brutal winter! I topped off the 12V battery with my charger about 3 weeks ago, but needed to run it to charge the hybrid batteries (which were unexpectedly high in charge to begin with). Hopefully soon!
I echo others' comments on 303 for the dashboard. It is a phenomenal product, and I have been using it since 2003. For the leather, I have read wonderful things (also seen some awesome Youtube videos) about the Leatherique line, as others have highlighted. However, I have never used them and, for what it's worth, use Zaino leather cleaner and Leather-In-A-Bottle conditioner, which I think are great. For very stubborn stains, I use steam.
600 has seen the light of day once in about 6 or 7 weeks when I ran it for 45 minutes on the driveway... Brutal winter! I topped off the 12V battery with my charger about 3 weeks ago, but needed to run it to charge the hybrid batteries (which were unexpectedly high in charge to begin with). Hopefully soon!
Also, that's it more of a runny product because I guess the manufacturer of the product was receiving complaints about it clogging the perforated leather in their cars.
What's your experience with these complaints, if any?
03-08-15, 06:52 PM
#17
Hey...just did some reading about Zaino and saw that some people (here on CL) where complaining about the once present, now vaccant scent of leather that it apparently once possessed.
Also, that's it more of a runny product because I guess the manufacturer of the product was receiving complaints about it clogging the perforated leather in their cars.
What's your experience with these complaints, if any?
Also, that's it more of a runny product because I guess the manufacturer of the product was receiving complaints about it clogging the perforated leather in their cars.
What's your experience with these complaints, if any?
Regarding the viscosity, as with the scent, there might have been a slight change. However, what I have always done with perforated leather, however, is to pour the conditioner on my cloth, spread it, and then applying, ensuring no clogging.
03-08-15, 07:25 PM
#18
I've used Zaino cleaner and conditioner for many years and have been pleased with it. I know there are other excellent products out there as well. Just be sure you don't use anything containing silicone.
03-09-15, 07:47 AM
#19
Lexus Fanatic
You can use 303 on leather. I would however, stick with a dedicated leather product and Lexol is just that. It contains oils (like Neetsfoot Oil) that allow the strands in leather to remain supple. It's a trusted product that has been around a long time.
Another option you have is to use saddle soap (pure glycerine).
Another option you have is to use saddle soap (pure glycerine).
03-09-15, 12:04 PM
#20
Lexus Test Driver
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You can use 303 on leather. I would however, stick with a dedicated leather product and Lexol is just that. It contains oils (like Neetsfoot Oil) that allow the strands in leather to remain supple. It's a trusted product that has been around a long time.
Another option you have is to use saddle soap (pure glycerine).
Another option you have is to use saddle soap (pure glycerine).
03-12-15, 10:28 AM
#23
Hey...just did some reading about Zaino and saw that some people (here on CL) where complaining about the once present, now vaccant scent of leather that it apparently once possessed.
Also, that's it more of a runny product because I guess the manufacturer of the product was receiving complaints about it clogging the perforated leather in their cars.
What's your experience with these complaints, if any?
Also, that's it more of a runny product because I guess the manufacturer of the product was receiving complaints about it clogging the perforated leather in their cars.
What's your experience with these complaints, if any?
I am also a big fan of the Leatherique products. I use the Rejuvenation oil twice a year for a deep clean and wipe down every other week with pristine clean. In between I use a soft cloth with a little distilled water. This combo has worked wonders for me.
03-12-15, 01:32 PM
#24
If you meant that facetiously, I am here to lobby to you to consider changing your mind about this.
I have spent part of my career as an engineer for Toyota, and part of my career as an "engineer" for Hyundai. I know lots of engineers that came from many other OEMs to work with me. The disappointing stories abound. I still have Hyundai nightmares of my own.
I did things at Toyota that at the time I thought was an unbelievable waste of time and money ... but was directed to do it for customer satisfaction ... JUST IN CASE. And that was Toyota. The Lexus business mindset is many ratchet clicks above that. In everything I do in my current career I compare it to Toyota. I now strive to continue to do my engineering work as well as Toyota would push me to do. Occasionally, late in the evenings, I think about my days at Hyundai ... then I throw-up and go to bed.
I have spent part of my career as an engineer for Toyota, and part of my career as an "engineer" for Hyundai. I know lots of engineers that came from many other OEMs to work with me. The disappointing stories abound. I still have Hyundai nightmares of my own.
I did things at Toyota that at the time I thought was an unbelievable waste of time and money ... but was directed to do it for customer satisfaction ... JUST IN CASE. And that was Toyota. The Lexus business mindset is many ratchet clicks above that. In everything I do in my current career I compare it to Toyota. I now strive to continue to do my engineering work as well as Toyota would push me to do. Occasionally, late in the evenings, I think about my days at Hyundai ... then I throw-up and go to bed.
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