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Old Apr 9, 2023 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ATL350
Have you or any other members used Leather Honey to condition the leather seating?
I used the Sonax Foam but it is too harsh. I tried Meguiars on my 2007 ES and works pretty well.
The CHG cleaner and conditioner is the best I ever used and it also gives the car “new car” smell.

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Old Apr 9, 2023 | 10:31 AM
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[QUOTE=Shaboom;11483210]
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I just don't enjoy getting into a car and looking at coffee rings and ketchup on the top of the console.

May I respectfully suggest that you ban eating and drinking in the car as I have. Among other things, it’s a lot safer when driving and saves you the cleaning up. Enjoy the coffee at your destination—after you’ve safely arrived.
May I respectfully request that you read post #5... Way ahead of you Shaboom...
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Old Apr 9, 2023 | 10:32 AM
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Enjoy and use your car. The worst thing that can happen to the console cover can be remedied by a new replacement top. Most of the leather conditioners help to prevent stains or dye transfer. Spills and accidents should be cleaned promptly. My go-to tools are dilute Woolite spray, glass cleaner, and, the best for all surfaces, baby wipes.
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Old Apr 9, 2023 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by bc6152
I just don't enjoy getting into a car and looking at coffee rings and ketchup on the top of the console
I don’t either, so I’m reasonably careful just like if I was snacking on the couch while watching a movie.

I drive all day for my job and have done so for around two decades. I eat and drink every day in my cars and this has never been a problem.

If you’re terrified your car might get soiled, you probably spent too much money on it. I had a friend who would only use his car’s air conditioning on special occasions because he was fearful it would wear out. This is no way to live.
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Old Apr 9, 2023 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by ATL350
Have you or any other members used Leather Honey to condition the leather seating?
Ive used Meguiars leather conditioner for years, seems to work fine and it smells great. Steering wheel leather wrap gets nasty before the seats do generally so don’t forget that area.
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Old Apr 9, 2023 | 10:40 AM
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My suspicion is that the vinyl of the armrest is going to be pretty cleanable and pretty sturdy. The cheaped-out surfaces appear to be the right-side dash face, and the vinyl skins on the top console edges and the tops of the door sills (2 different cheap, scuffable vinyls).

Somewhat OT, I bought a non-glossy charcoal-colored leather dye because I scuffed the steering wheel leather with my wedding ring. (Interestingly, it seems over the months to be somewhat healing itself. Hopefully that's a metaphor for a good marriage.) :.)
So I haven't had to use it yet for the wheel, but if the dash face gets bad enough, I may try covering the whole panel with the dye. It has a few unsightly scuffs already, and I'm the careful type.
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Old Apr 9, 2023 | 02:30 PM
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You can get something like this:

€ 13,92 21% Off | For lexus es200 es260 es300h 2018 2019 2020 Microfibre Leather Center Armrest Cover/Automatic Gear Shift handle Leather Cover
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMJYvl6
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Old Apr 9, 2023 | 03:37 PM
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[QUOTE=bc6152;11483315]
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May I respectfully request that you read post #5... Way ahead of you Shaboom...
You missed my point. Matter of safety involved by not eating or drinking while driving. Gotta’’ read the posts fully.
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Old Apr 9, 2023 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Shaboom
Matter of safety involved by not eating or drinking while driving.
Semi related, I once read an article on the most dangerous foods to eat while driving and BBQ ribs were at the top of the list. LOL

Last edited by BBQapple; Apr 9, 2023 at 03:50 PM.
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Old Apr 10, 2023 | 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by bc6152
I just don't enjoy getting into a car and looking at coffee rings and ketchup on the top of the console... OTOH, looks like we're all stuck with the scuffs and dings on the dash thanks to Lexus...
But that's in another thread...
How about some fries to go with the ketchup??
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