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Old Jun 3, 2017 | 02:01 AM
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My Tan leather seats are becoming tired, and letting the interior down, Please post pictures of your interior - especially if it is custom. Thanks
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Old Jun 3, 2017 | 04:22 AM
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My leather seats looked dull, dry & in general appeared to have been neglected by previous owners for many years.
I purchased the Mothers VLR product which improved the seats texture drastically, although I imagine the UV index in the Land Down Under is much greater than in the Great White North.
I would recommend posting some photos of your seats also, CL members can offer some recommendations.
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Old Jun 4, 2017 | 01:17 AM
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Thanks for your reply. Mine actually look the same as yours. Tired and 'loose'. Rather that purchasing replacement leather panels from Lexus, I am actually looking at replacing the Tan seats front and back with a good set of 2nd-hand Black seats from a RX400h. I really like the Black / Tan combination, and the front seats come with heaters installed. I have added the heater switches to my front panel, and it will be easy for an auto electrician to wire them up. That's why I am wanting to see if anyone else has done something similar on a minimum budget. I think this is the best and most cost-effective option.

Opinions warmly welcomed.
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Old Jun 4, 2017 | 05:18 AM
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Loose, yes, tired, not sure what that means although I feel they held up well for a 12 year old vehicle....
tears or rips would be more disappointing. That said, since I have other small mechanical issues to deal with, I prefer to focus on them.
Also, spending on light cosmetic issues would mean that I would struggle more financially if some other mechanical issues turn up.
Lexus seats in Canada could cost up the $600. in the same condition as mine, if I can find some.
Besides, my wife would be & say " There was nothing wrong with those seats"
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