stanjohn12

Ok it's a fact that I am really upset but I'm in no way trying to degrade Meguiars products. I'm just trying to make people aware that this could happen even to them. Anyways to know why I'm upset you need to know exactly how I bought the car first. I got the car even before it reached the dealerships hands.I know some insiders, so I got in touch directly with the customer who was about to give the car to the dealer. Which means I got the car directly from the owner without paying any dealership margins. I just had to pay directly to the customer. So the dealership never really touched or cleaned my car. So clearly they haven't touched the leather. Secondly the 1st owner whom I bought it from seemed very honest and nice and took really good care of his car. So I trust him when he tells me that he has cleaned the seats only with water and a brush. When he gave the car to me I did not see any of these abrasions or fade or spots.

Yes you did give me some suggestions but I get time only in the weekends to buy the stuff's you mentioned and work on my leather. So I'm sorry about that. I really do need help and I thank you very much for all your suggestions.

I have no doubt in Meguiars products and that was the reason I bought blindly both Meguiars Gold class leather cleaner and Gold Glaze swirl remover 2.0 even without checking any reviews or comparing its price with other products.
You call mine a outcry , but majority of the Lexus owners here either use Lexol , Leatherique or Leather Masters, not Meguiars Leather cleaner. Now why is that ?

So like I said before I need your valuable assistance in helping me out but you need to realize my situation as well. I'm really upset and don't want other owners to suffer the same fate and not degrade Meguiras. We'll continue our discussion in the thread i started. Thanks once again.

neomedic

iTrader: (5)

Well...after reading through all 15 pages of this tread, I decided to clean my leather. It was in fairly good condition. 2007 IS-350 in black. Leather was still soft, creased areas where starting to dry a bit, and some sitting surfaces were a bit shiny from use.

I did a 6:1 cleaning solution with woolite and use a cotton terry cloth covered sponge and just cleaned the surface. Rubbed a little more on areas with heavy use and light on the other areas. Then followed with a damp terry cloth to remove any detergent left behind. Then a microfiber cloth to buff / dry the leather.

After cleaning, the leather came out really nice. Soft and supple. Not shiny anymore. In areas where there was light use, it also reminded me of factory condition. And the sent of the woolite was so gentle, it did not over power the vehicle.

After letting the leather dry out a bit, I put on some LEXUS brand leather conditioner. I didn't really the conditioner. It was a bit heavy and really put a shine on the leather. Hopefully it will dull a bit after some absorption / use. I only did use the LEXUS conditioner on the driver seat. Since I didn't like the results, I went back to my Meguiar Gold Class leather cleaner/conditioner in a spray bottle. I like this stuff because it does not provide a shine to the leather and has UV protectant.

Overall, I'm happy with leather. Good cleaning will do wonders!!!! And then a simple spray of Meguiar's

Anyone have input on this Meguiar's product. Is it bad for our LEXUS leather?? If not, I think I'll continue to use it. I'm happy with the results.

eyezack87

iTrader: (4)

If it were bad, Meguiar's would pull it from their shelves, especially since they have a huge following

LexyISF

isn't Lexol full of mineral oil (bad)?
Leatherique seemed to be critical of Lexol on their website.

Lexicon1

I went to my Lexus dealer in Southern Calif, they told me they cant get any Lexus brand Conditioner, but offered me Lexol.(I dont want to use Lexol) Since the Lexus description indicates lanolin enriched formula, it appears that Meguiars is described the same.
The company that produces the Lexus leather seats recommends Lexus conditioner. Does anyone know if there is another brand or product that is the EXACT duplicate of the Lexus conditioner that I can get at a regular auto parts store . I would assume I can get the Lexus stuff if I mail order it out of state, but ,I would rather purchase it locally.
Does anyone have an answer ?

jfelbab

I'd suggest a better approach is to use Leather Master Leather Cleaner and Leather Masters Protection Cream. Better product and better protection. One of the few products that can prevent dye transfer from jeans, belts, etc. The protection cream is a water-based fluorocarbon protectant. It is similar to applying a sealant to your paint. It leaves the leather silky smooth, not slippery or grabby and does not add any gloss or shine to leather.

Heckler

iTrader: (1)

This may be a late reply but I just got more of the Lexus cleaner and conditioner from Sewell Parts.

Link - http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2010/1952.html

chippern73

Thanks for posting a link to the Sewell website. I found a couple parts I needed at a cheaper price then I have found else where.

Noeh

iTrader: (3)

So I have some dye stain on my light grey interior. Lexol isn't working, would you guys recommend Mr. Clean Magic Eraser?

jfelbab

I would not. I'd suggest looking Leather Master Super Remover followed by LM Strong Cleaner and finally a wrung out cotton towel. Watch the applicator when using the LMSR for the dye to be pulled. You should be seeing the stain color transferring to the applicator. Continue the process until the stain is removed then clean the area thoroughly with LM Strong Cleaner and wipe down with the wet towel to remove all of the detergent.

To avoid this in the future apply Leather Masters Protection Cream.

Magic Eraser is like using sandpaper on your leather. It will remove some of the topcoat and will cause it to soil and wear much faster. You will shorten the leathers life if you use a Magic Eraser to remove the stain.

sallydrive

So I have greasy and "shiney" leather seats and steering wheel..how do i restore it to a matte finish..?

I've tried steam cleaning, helped a bit.
Tried Lexol, cleaned the seats but didn't remove oils.

Any help would be appreciated?

jfelbab

Many conditioners will do this to leather over time. The problem is usually this. The conditioners contain oils or wax and this clings to the leather as a film. This film holds onto dirt and dust. Every time you slide in and out of the seat you are abrading the seat with this dirt and dust and burnishing it making it shiny.

You can make this look better and here is what I would recommend.

I'd suggest a cleaning with either a mix of Original Woolite and water or Leather Masters Soft Leather Cleaner. Try 1 part Woolite to 10 parts water and see if you can remove the film and dirt on the leather. You might need a soft nylon brush to agitate the leather. Use warm water and let the foamy mix dwell on the leather for a couple minutes but don't let it dry and don't over-wet the leather. Let the foam do it's work. Do a small area at a time. Wipe up the residue with a 100% cotton towel. White works best as you can see if the dirt is coming off the seats. You may need to repeat the process a couple times. If the cleaner doesn't remove the film you may need to try using an APC (All Purpose Cleaner) like Meguiar's APC.

Be sure to wipe down the seats with a wrung out cotton towel after the detergent or APC use to remove all traces of it especially around the stitching.

I'd also recommend using Leather Masters Leather Protection Cream rather than a conditioner to protect the leather and not leave a glossy appearance.

volrus

New owner here. In the past I've always used Pinnacle leather cleaning products with great success. However, I don't see any mention of it on here. This is more of a detailer line of product as far as I know and I usually get it from autogeek. The smell of the leather conditioner is phenomenal...smells just like fresh leather. Does anyone have any experience with it on our Lexus leathers? I have an ES 350 for what it's worth.

bobinsofla

All,

I have a 2007 GX470 (tan leather) with permanent stains on the passenger leather seat from sun block. I have looked into having the stained areas replaced, but would like to do so with as close to orginal leather as possible.

I saw Guitarman's original post, and have a call in to GST about obtaining leather.

The question I want to throw out there is, has anyone had leather replaced and if so were you able to get the orginal type/style of the OEM skin?

Also, does anyone have or know where to find the seat parts diagram? I have seen it once at the parts department and it lists the various leather panels that can be ordered. Of course, Lexus wants a small fortune for the leather sections!!


Thanks for any help or guidance,
Bob


Bob (in South Florida)

'07 GX470 White/Tan

jfelbab

I'd suggest you find a leather refinisher. This will be less costly and the result should be like new. A good refinisher will match the color and texture of your OEM leather. The finish will have the same patina and durability too.