All about Lexus leather
05-23-17, 03:45 PM
#436
I've been using the Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer for the past year and since my last remaining bit is running out, was thinking of trying something new since they are all roughly the same price where I'm at $12-15 for 17oz. I have Nuluxe interior.
Anyone have opinions on the following - Lexol Vinylex vs NextZett Cockpit Premium vs 303 Protectant. I know 303 is a popular item but I heard there's a shine to it.
Anyone have opinions on the following - Lexol Vinylex vs NextZett Cockpit Premium vs 303 Protectant. I know 303 is a popular item but I heard there's a shine to it.
01-09-18, 07:08 AM
#437
1. I'd clean at least every week or two. This need not be a major cleaning but just a vacuum and wipe with a damp towel. I'd deep clean every 3-6 months depending on the level of soiling.
2. If you have the real leather option, then a wipe-down every week or two with a damp towel should keep the leather properly hydrated. If you have NuLuxe (faux) leather, no hydration is needed as it cannot be absorbed.
Regardless of what type of leather you have, real or faux, I'd suggest using a water-based fluorocarbon protectant to prevent dye transfer from permanently staining the leather.
Congrats on the new ride.
2. If you have the real leather option, then a wipe-down every week or two with a damp towel should keep the leather properly hydrated. If you have NuLuxe (faux) leather, no hydration is needed as it cannot be absorbed.
Regardless of what type of leather you have, real or faux, I'd suggest using a water-based fluorocarbon protectant to prevent dye transfer from permanently staining the leather.
Congrats on the new ride.
also is the Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer a good once over product, for the rest of the interior, or are other products recommended ?? say for doors, dash, center console, things like that.
thanks so very much for the time
Joel
Last edited by JSracer; 01-09-18 at 07:32 AM.
01-09-18, 06:44 PM
#438
is this the recommended approach for the Semi-aniline perforated leather-trimmed interior on my new 17rx ?? have had the car 3 weeks now. looking to get a decent program going.
also is the Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer a good once over product, for the rest of the interior, or are other products recommended ?? say for doors, dash, center console, things like that.
thanks so very much for the time
Joel
also is the Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer a good once over product, for the rest of the interior, or are other products recommended ?? say for doors, dash, center console, things like that.
thanks so very much for the time
Joel
01-14-18, 01:31 PM
#439
This may have been covered already, but has anyone used
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I've read a lot of reviews online and almost all say great things about it, but wanted to check in here on it.
I've read a lot of reviews online and almost all say great things about it, but wanted to check in here on it.
01-18-18, 06:14 PM
#441
Lexus Fanatic
Not really. The semi aniline leather is much better, responds to cleaning way better too.
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01-26-18, 06:38 AM
#442
All About Leather
Dan, Thanks for the great info.
I am a car detailer (hobbyist) and have some experience and knowledge behind me. My problem is as follows: my '08 GS350 has Cashmere leather with ventilated seats. The seats have a dirty pigment and I cannot get them clean using recommend mild agents.
I am tempted to use something stronger (Wesley's Bleach White :-O) but I know how caustic and abrasive it is and worry it may do irreversible harm to the leather. I am a perfectionist (aren't ALL Lexus owners???) and want the seats to look "as new" without the dirty, embedded dirt pigment. How do I get them back to looking new? Second concern is how to prevent water/cleaner from getting into the seat pores? Thank-you in advance.
I am a car detailer (hobbyist) and have some experience and knowledge behind me. My problem is as follows: my '08 GS350 has Cashmere leather with ventilated seats. The seats have a dirty pigment and I cannot get them clean using recommend mild agents.
I am tempted to use something stronger (Wesley's Bleach White :-O) but I know how caustic and abrasive it is and worry it may do irreversible harm to the leather. I am a perfectionist (aren't ALL Lexus owners???) and want the seats to look "as new" without the dirty, embedded dirt pigment. How do I get them back to looking new? Second concern is how to prevent water/cleaner from getting into the seat pores? Thank-you in advance.
01-26-18, 09:08 AM
#443
Lexus Fanatic
Do NOT use Wesley's Bleach White. Sheesh, that will destroy the seats.
Have you tried Leatherique?
Have you tried Leatherique?
01-26-18, 10:50 AM
#444
01-26-18, 11:08 AM
#445
Lexus Fanatic
Much better product than Woolite, do some searching and follow the procedure with it.
Woolite is extremely mild.
Woolite is extremely mild.
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01-27-18, 07:07 AM
#446
Driver School Candidate
Thanks for clearing that up for me...
01-28-18, 06:57 AM
#448
Driver School Candidate
Woolite 10:1 works great - only very light swipe and done. My '06 gx has only 49k miles so only the drivers seat needed cleaning. Live in the desert so dust comes in when I open the door.
01-28-18, 11:01 AM
#449
Lexus Fanatic
I have been using this product for leather and it works very well, Sonax Leather Foam:
01-29-18, 02:10 PM
#450