Leather seat creases?
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Leather seat creases?
New 2017 RX (with premium package) owner here. My driver seat has a very visible deep crease and several not that visible creases already. I am not that heavy (160 lbs). I know we should expect those things on leather seats. But my RX is only one month old and only has 800 miles on it. I don't think it happened that early in my previous vehicle with leather seats. Is that normal for RX or Lexus cars?
Last edited by guxu; 04-10-17 at 08:17 AM.
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Could you post a picture?
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I think the car is totaled.... but in all seriousness, it is leather. It will get creases in it. If you want to avoid creases, do not sit in the chair.
When you buy a new pair of leather shoes, if you want to avoid creases in them, don't wear them. Same principle.
Creases are nothing to be concerned about as long as the leather is not visually cracking/breaking apart.
When you buy a new pair of leather shoes, if you want to avoid creases in them, don't wear them. Same principle.
Creases are nothing to be concerned about as long as the leather is not visually cracking/breaking apart.
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I think the car is totaled.... but in all seriousness, it is leather. It will get creases in it. If you want to avoid creases, do not sit in the chair.
When you buy a new pair of leather shoes, if you want to avoid creases in them, don't wear them. Same principle.
Creases are nothing to be concerned about as long as the leather is not visually cracking/breaking apart.
When you buy a new pair of leather shoes, if you want to avoid creases in them, don't wear them. Same principle.
Creases are nothing to be concerned about as long as the leather is not visually cracking/breaking apart.
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It won't if it is properly maintained (cleaned)... going back to comparing your seats to a pair of leather shoes... I wear the same 2-3 pairs of dress shoes and have had them for many many many years. There are no cracks in the leather. Plenty of creases, but no cracks. Leather is a durable material.
#9
Leather is animal skin that is dyed and painted with a urethane topcoat. Look at the palm of your hand. You see creases everywhere. BUT, since your skin is properly hydrated there is no cracking. Keep your leather properly hydrated and creases will not become cracks.
Also remember that every car's leather is unique and some will be more prone to creases than others depending on the condition of the original leather that makes up the panel. Synthetic (faux) leather should not have as much likelihood for creases, yet the school is still out on its longevity and wearability over time.
Along with periodic cleaning, I'd wipe down the leather with a wrung out towel weekly to keep creases from turning into cracks.
Also remember that every car's leather is unique and some will be more prone to creases than others depending on the condition of the original leather that makes up the panel. Synthetic (faux) leather should not have as much likelihood for creases, yet the school is still out on its longevity and wearability over time.
Along with periodic cleaning, I'd wipe down the leather with a wrung out towel weekly to keep creases from turning into cracks.
#12
Hmm, that would bother me a little too actually but I think it's normal wear & tear.
I was expecting it to be on the side by the door where the lip is, is that a non F-Sport seat?
I was expecting it to be on the side by the door where the lip is, is that a non F-Sport seat?
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It is a regular FWD RX with premium package. Now I am thinking maybe the base fake leather would be better?
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If creases bother you that much, leather isn't the right choice for you.
As we've already explained, this is just normal wear on the seats. It is in no way a form of product failure or degradation. Your seats should be just fine for a long time as long as you keep them clean. I wouldn't let it bother you. Just enjoy your new car
As we've already explained, this is just normal wear on the seats. It is in no way a form of product failure or degradation. Your seats should be just fine for a long time as long as you keep them clean. I wouldn't let it bother you. Just enjoy your new car
Last edited by zmcgovern4; 04-28-17 at 07:13 AM.
#15
This is a very rare place for a wrinkle to occur...it would bug the heck out of me if it were my car. This area of the seat is not supposed to have a wrinkle. The overall surface and contour of this section of the seat is uniform. I suspect a crinkled/damaged piece of leather was installed or the underlayment foam is inadequate. Us LEXUS folks are perfectionists and we expect perfection whenever possible. It would not be asking too much for this seat to be perfectly uniform in appearance. Everyone will/should expect wrinkling at the exit/entry surfaces of the seat (closest to the door side of seat) when exiting/entering the car. That is not the case in these pics.