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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 08:30 AM
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My car is less than a year old garaged 2010 IS250 and I was wondering if you guys think this would be normal wear and tear on seats. I don't even touch this section of the seats (skinny guy that only needs the inside part of the seat) but it seems like it has lines that seems to be wearing already
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 08:35 AM
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Yes that's normal. Look at any used IS they will be like that. I'm sure you sometimes slide over it entering the car.
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 08:54 AM
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True sign of real leather. I'd be concerned if it DIDN'T do that.
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 09:04 AM
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it's normal....
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 09:07 AM
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yea, its normal. just the way it is...
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 09:17 AM
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you guys think it would be a good idea to use leather conditioner on it? any good brands?
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 09:26 AM
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Lots of info here:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/aut...detailing-122/
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 09:30 AM
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OEM lexus leather cleaner/conditioner
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 10:22 AM
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Mine is only 2 month old and it has that already, I am not too worried about it. Like others said, it's true leather! It's probably caused by when you getting into the car.
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 05:39 PM
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OEM lexus leather cleaner/conditioner
I wouldn't buy from Lexus. It's four times more expensive for the same stuff.
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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looks normal. If you look at your passenger side it probably won't have that because not as many people sit in that seat. It's similar to shoes where they flex. That's what's happening when you get in and out of your drivers seat.
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Toyota/Lexus use the worst leather - those creases will end up being cracks and then tears. Hopefully this will happen while the car is still under warranty and you can get them replaced. Alternatively give them a monthly treatment with Leatherique. This won't change the creases but it will keep the leather soft and prevent the creases becoming cracks and tears.
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 05:18 PM
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i always watch how i enter and exit the car. I dont have alot of creases thou
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by sktn77a
Toyota/Lexus use the worst leather - those creases will end up being cracks and then tears. Hopefully this will happen while the car is still under warranty and you can get them replaced. Alternatively give them a monthly treatment with Leatherique. This won't change the creases but it will keep the leather soft and prevent the creases becoming cracks and tears.
Are you relatively speaking? Which makes would you consider to have the best leather? I've owned 4 Lexus vehicles and in comparison to my sister's Audi & Mercedes, Lexus leather is by far higher quality.
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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Agreed, Lexus leather is definitely better than a lot of leather out there.

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