lexi06

What are your thoughts on perforated leather versus standard leather? I would think
the perforated leather would crack easier at the holes. I don't know if that's true.
And does the IS 250 AWD have perforated leather in the front and back seats? I stopped at
a dealer and saw a base 250 AT with perforated leather in the front and back seats. I don't
remember seeing that in the AWD model. Strange.

STIG

I think perforated leature is standard for AWD IS250 along with heated seats.

They are really cool but not sure about cracks. My IS350 came with PP and i have perforated seats.

PhilipMSPT

iTrader: (5)

The perforated leather is good because it lets your body breathe better than the solid leather, even if you don't have the ventilated seats turned on.

It should not crack more easily than the solid because the holes throughout the seat should give more compliancy than solid leather. It's pretty soft. Also, it shouldn't crease/wrinkle as much as the solid leather.

The best thing to do if you are concerned about this, such as if you live in a hot and dry climate, is to use leather conditioner two or three times a year.

RaZoRaMoN

The perforated seats are also in the back. I love the perforated seats, all my passengers have commented on how soft and comfortable the leather is.

rominl

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i don't think they crack easier at all. my is300 had it and it was perfect

silver250

is it bad to use the leather conditioner every month or everytime you wash your car??

4TehNguyen

iTrader: (1)

not sure if its bad or not but it doesnt need to be applied that frequently, its the same as wax, you dont wax a car everytime you wash it

rominl

iTrader: (4)

hahhaa, there is no do or don't, it doesn't hurt i used to do that on my black car

anyway, as long as you wipe out the extra conditioner after you are done, you should be fine

newr

I think using conditioner every month or every car wash is a little extreme. I think once every 6 months is fine or once every 3 month if live in hot and dry area.

lexi06

I don't think you need to condition it every month, I've heard 2 times a year is good enough.
The perforations don't need to be saturated, 'cuz it can leave crud in the holes over time. Wipe the
sides first then finish in the center with the perforations.

NINEZeRO

After having perforated seats on my previous car and my 2IS, I dont think I can live without it. When I look at a pic of car interior with non-perforated seats I get dizzy for some reason.

I think conditioning with Lexol Leather conditioner 3 to 4 times a year is sufficient.

silver250

thanks for the info.....

silver250

o yea and one more thing...........in the mean time that you dont use the leather conditioner, what do you guys use to clean your leather??

lifeisgood

I suppose if you spill your starbucks cafe latte (or other favorite beverage) on the perforated leather you'll wish you had the standard leather.

rominl

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not that i think it matters much though. standard leather you still have all the edges where your starbucks coffee would love to go right in