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Old Jan 31, 2019 | 08:31 PM
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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
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Old Feb 1, 2019 | 08:49 AM
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microfiber, finger, water. could be a physical scuff where conditioner will just hide it. try rubbing the scratch smooth to blend its appearance.
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Old Feb 1, 2019 | 08:58 AM
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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.
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Old Feb 1, 2019 | 09:12 AM
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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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Old Feb 1, 2019 | 08:00 PM
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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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Old Feb 3, 2019 | 06:03 AM
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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.
my car came with leather not vinyl.
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Old Feb 3, 2019 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by davyjordi
my car came with leather not vinyl.
They have since removed the option for leather - OP's car is a 2019, so it would have Nuluxe.
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Old Feb 3, 2019 | 07:52 PM
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I wanted to provide an update. I used a magic eraser on the scratch and it’s gone. Confirmed in the daylight today.

Thanks for all the replies from everyone.
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Old Feb 4, 2019 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by djinn
I wanted to provide an update. I used a magic eraser on the scratch and it’s gone. Confirmed in the daylight today.

Thanks for all the replies from everyone.
Be careful with the Magic Eraser. They can be abrasive.
Personally, I only use microfiber, interior and exterior.
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Old Feb 4, 2019 | 09:59 AM
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yeah if you use magic eraser on vinyl, be gentle. it's basically sandpaper. test in small area first perhaps.
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Old Feb 5, 2019 | 08:11 AM
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Thanks for the feedback. All is well with a tiny texture change, nothing big.
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Old Feb 5, 2019 | 02:43 PM
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go back to lexus and tell them you noticed a scratch on delivery and tell them to fix
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