#Leather questions, concerns, problems, mods, fixes, Care
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2015
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From: Tx
Originally Posted by tecman
Lexol is what I used for awhile. I did have my driver seat redyed when I bought my used GX, Ecru on mine as well. Lexol now strips away the color. I think I have so much wear on my driver seat that any cleaner makes it worse. My driver seat needs to be redyed again. This was done by a highly reputable guy and seems to last for a couple of years before it starts to show flaws. Ecru is a beautiful Luxury look on the GX and requires high maintenance.
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2015
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From: Colorado
A good substitute for Lexol or any other professional leather cleaners is to mix Woolite with warm water - about 1:6, or a bit less Woolite if they're not that dirty. Then use the blue (non scratching) Scotchbrite pad to agitate and clean the seats. Wipe excess with a clean cloth. Then apply some sort of leather conditioner when done to keep them from drying/hardening.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Nebraska
This is the main reason why I stay away from light interior colors. What a pain to clean this jean dyes. I have Sepia at 25k miles, brother has Black at 24k miles and sister has Ecru at 10k miles and her seats look much worst comparing to ours.
I also use Lexol leather clean and conditioner. Good stuff.
I also use Lexol leather clean and conditioner. Good stuff.
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: NJ
Leather questions, concerns, problems, mods and fixes
what type of leather comes with the premium package? I’m trying to figure out what leather product makes most sense. Is swisswax overkill for the premium leather! It’s not Napa right?
CL Community Team
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: USA
'10-'13 Premiums used semi-aniline,
Brochures just say the following for '14-'17 Premium ---> Ecru, black or sepia perforated leather-trimmed interior
2018 Premium with Black or Sepia NuLuxe seating material
Ecru comes with Ecru Leather seating material
Brochures just say the following for '14-'17 Premium ---> Ecru, black or sepia perforated leather-trimmed interior
2018 Premium with Black or Sepia NuLuxe seating material
Ecru comes with Ecru Leather seating material
Lead Lap
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From: PA
Pit Crew
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: OH
I swear by using Gyeon Leather Coat protectant before the leather gets dirty and then a good leather cleaner on a regular basis to keep it clean (in my case I used the Gyeon Leather Cleaner since its designed not to remove the protectant). I have (3) Lexus vehicles with Ecru leather and I have become a bit of an expert in keeping them clean and looking good. IMO, the type of cleaner used is much less important than getting a good protective coating down on clean leather to prevent it from becoming dirty in the first place. This has even keep the leather steering wheels from building up oil and getting shiny. YMMV.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Feb 2018
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From: Sc
Round dark marks on leather seat
Lead Lap
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: GA
Considering it was on the leather that is closed up (amusing you keep the arm rest up) my guess would be mold that has embedded into the leather. Try something like this.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Moldex-3...5010/205176689
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Moldex-3...5010/205176689
Pit Crew
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: West Virginia
Dent in leather from seat belt - Help?
I recently took a beach trip and had my second seats folded forward to accommodate luggage, etc. apparently I neglected to “tuck in” the second seat belts on one side and am left with a small dent about 3/4 inch diameter in the upright portion of that seat. This has persisted and I have been back with the seats in a normal position for over a month. Can anyone suggest a way to get the leather back to the way it was. I have ecru if that matters.