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Old Mar 18, 2018 | 04:38 PM
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I always use steam to get creases left over from baby car seats. The trick is to loosen up the foam behind the leather.
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Old Mar 18, 2018 | 05:42 PM
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Thanks guys, I will give the heat a try. Do you use anything to keep the leather from drying out other than the regular conditioner?
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Old May 14, 2018 | 10:19 PM
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Lightbulb 2014 GX Seat Reconditioning

Thought I'd share my progress on getting my GX ready to be put for sale. With 110K miles the seats look really bad, especially the driver seat. I started with a shop vac then compressed air, soapy water and a mircofiber. Then I scuffed the "alligator" section of the seat with 1500 grit sandpaper then went over the whole seat with 3000 grit. After prepping the seat with wax and grease remover I applied 3-4 coats of SEM Phantom White 15003. I left the seat in the sun for about an hour then reinstalled it inside the interior. After applying leather cleaner and conditioner the seat feels like new. I plan to do the passenger seat and 2nd row as well.

Before, prepared for SEM


Passenger seat for comparison


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Old May 15, 2018 | 04:55 AM
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Wow! Big improvement
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Old May 15, 2018 | 06:59 AM
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Impressive. Good info on the match to SEM Phantom White. Any impact to the perforations on the middle part of the seat?
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Old May 15, 2018 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Jacket
Impressive. Good info on the match to SEM Phantom White. Any impact to the perforations on the middle part of the seat?
Yeah... that may affect the ventilated seats
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Old May 15, 2018 | 06:21 PM
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Nice job OP. I had my front seat done when I bought my truck and no problems with ventilated seats. I think the air gun mist is so fine (if done properly) isn't a problem.
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Old May 15, 2018 | 06:55 PM
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Thanks. I did light coats for even coverage and the ventilation works just as well as before. This weekend I plan to finish the passenger and 2nd row seats. The seat belts need attention also.
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Old May 15, 2018 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by pmesfun
Thanks. I did light coats for even coverage and the ventilation works just as well as before. This weekend I plan to finish the passenger and 2nd row seats. The seat belts need attention also.
please share what you used for this. Small air brush with an air compressor? I need to get the hang of this...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...olor-help.html
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Old May 15, 2018 | 08:57 PM
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The SEM 15003 comes in a spray rattle can. It goes on evenly and I really liked the fan pattern. Anyone could do this in my opinion.

On you linked thread I need to do something about center display trim. I tried the dupicolor cans but none of them match, both of them were too light and had too much flake. I might call the local NAPA and see if they can color match.
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Old Aug 14, 2018 | 04:46 PM
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Well I finally did the passenger seat and 2nd row. Taking out the bench seats was a bit tough with the small door opening. Driver seat still looks good after 3 months so I believe the rest of the of the seats will hold up for a long time. Also pressure washed the mats and lightly cleaned the interior. Just need to clean the seat belts and I'm done.



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Old Aug 14, 2018 | 07:37 PM
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Very impressive, looks like new! Do you have semi-aniline or nuluxe?

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Old Aug 15, 2018 | 09:45 AM
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Outstanding!

Seat belt cleaning:
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Old Aug 16, 2018 | 06:29 PM
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Thanks. I believe the seats are nuluxe.

I cleaned the driver side seatbelts. Unbolted the lower bracket and cleaned them outside. I used a combination of degreaser, a little bleach and a pressure washer.

Thanks. I believe the seats are nuluxe.

I cleaned the driver side seatbelts. Unbolted the lower bracket and cleaned them outside. I used a combination of degreaser, a little bleach and a pressure washer.

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Old Dec 8, 2018 | 06:05 PM
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Default 2017 Leather Seat Wrinkles-deal breaker?

Hi all,

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...8413/overview/

I went to see the above vehicle at Toyota Dealership. I am no pro but the Vehicle was decent. It was first registered in 12/2017. I got turned off by wrinkles on driver's seat (see attached pictures). They are on the door side. They looked really ugly. Car has been on the lot for 5 months. It has 15K miles and the price isn't bad either, in my rookie opinion. Dealer refused to address the issue. Need help on the following please.

1. Do you all think its a deal breaker?
2. Do I need to get the seat re-wrapped? or is there any quicker and cheaper fix?
3. How much approximately am I looking at for a re-wrap?
4. how much approx. am I looking at re-wrap?
5. Is it a common issue with Lexus vehicles?

Thank you all very much in advance!




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