mehran888

Hey folks,

Hopefully this is in the right forum - this might be a general Lexus question though. Apologies in advance if the mods have to move it.

Anyways, here's my question. I was speaking to a neighbour about my impending 4GS purchase, and he mentioned that he's stayed away from tan leather because he has young kids, and the blue on their jeans rubs off on the leather. He's had BMWs mostly. I did some searching online and some people have complained of similar issues on Hondas.

I'm wondering if this is a general problem with all tan leather, and how much of a concern should it be? The 4GS tan leather is a bit darker than your regular tan leather, so hopefully that helps.

Any thoughts or experience you have would be appreciated. I might go black just in case...

Lexicated

We had tan leather on a GX 460 and ES, no issues. However, my wife had an IS 250 years ago that did have a bit of "blue" on the seats. I think it was most likely damp clothes (from rain, etc.) that lead to some fade on them. I would not hesitate to get tan again (wife's new IS 350 has tan, no issues).

LEX900

Glad you had the ballz to ask. Cause i actually want to know this too.

caddyowner

I've seen this evident on light colored leathers, like the old ecru leather on LS430s. There may be differences in normal v. semi aniline leathers in the dye transfer. I suspect it would be worse on non-ventilated leather when the heat and sweat build up.

Some may say who would be so gauche as to wear jeans when driving a new Lexus.

jj14

I had asked a similar question over in the detailing section of the CL forums. Most folks there strongly suggested the use of a leather sealant / protector - especially on lighter colored leather. They suggested "Leather Master Protection Cream"

spwolf

on semi-aniline seats probably not, but frack, i did not notice that my jeans had very sharp stiching on the back, and I managed to damage my light gray semi-aniline seats, simply scratched it (i am 240lbs so my entry is not really light)... however after 3 years of use, i see no dye transfer on the seats for sure.

mehran888

Thanks all, your responses are appreciated.

I guess for now I won't worry about it, and I'll protect the leather as well. The darker tan shouldn't be an issue I hope.

Most of the other cars we've had have had black leather - but I never noticed a "blue" issue on our '94 4Runner (tan), '00 LX470 (tan), or our '09 LX570 (grey). That being said, two of those cars belonged to my mom and she rarely wears jeans.

Can't wait to get the new car. I hope the broker can finally get me a date - for now it's "May".

smardav

i have an 02 RX300 and yes, the blue jeans kinda stick into the leather, especially the driver seat. but i think its more bcoz i didnt clean my RX as much as my GS. since it never happened in my GS.

spwolf

since it is real leather, make sure you treat it regularly...

07LXgs350

if you wear raw denim than probably....but 99% of people dont, so i wouldnt worry about it.

yamanote

I had a 1999 RX300 many years back and I did notice blue stains on the tan leather after several years.

No stains on the grey leather in my BMW or the parchment leather in my LS though... yet?

ayu910

Never had problem on my SC430 with Ecru, jeans most of time. Like 07XLgs350 mention material of denim does matter. Might pending on local climate as well.