Small Scratch - Driver Door
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Small Scratch - Driver Door
I just purchased a 2019 IS 350 (black interior) and noticed a small 3” scratch on the driver side door panel (leather), right about the door handle. I wasn’t sure if this was done by me or when I picked up the car, which was at night. It’s not deep, almost like a scuff mark. Tried some leather conditioner to see if that would help, no success. I’m assuming it’s leather but I could be wrong.
Any help or recommendations are welcome and appreciated. Just joined the Lexus family.
-Rich
Any help or recommendations are welcome and appreciated. Just joined the Lexus family.
-Rich
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As disturbing as it sounds, I did lick my finger and tried buffing it out. It disappears for a second and comes back.
I’ll try try the water and microfiber idea. Thank you for the idea.
I’ll try try the water and microfiber idea. Thank you for the idea.
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Not disturbing at all. try fingernail (gently) Did you get leather package or does it come with Nuluxe (vinyl) I thought all ISs were vinyl? i forgot. My IS has been pretty resilient to scratches on the interior. i think leather may be more sensitive.
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Sorry for the delayed response. I had to look up the interior specs just to be sure. Looks like I have the Black NuLuxe®* with Dark Gray Streamline trim. So that answers the vinyl question. Does that alter your recommendation getting rid of that scratch? I apologize for my lack of car knowledge. But on a good note, the car is pretty awesome.
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my car came with leather not vinyl.
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