Leather seat coating recommendation
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Leather seat coating recommendation
Front leather seat bottoms in this car are getting to a point where they need some product to get rid of slippery feel and wondering which leather coating owners have had success with; Gyeon Q LeatherShield and CarPro CQuartz coatings look to last a couple of years, Magic Shield Graphene claims 5 years on coated leather seats. Looking for a long lasting mat finish product.
Last edited by 6runner; Feb 16, 2026 at 11:04 AM.
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It sounds more like you need a leather cleaner/conditioner. There are some very good products...I use ChemicalGuys Leather Cleaner. Though it is not rated at the top, it is near the top, and much easier to use than those rated higher.
When you use the first app of the cleaner/conditoner, you will be amazed at the amount of dirt it removes from your leather.
When you use the first app of the cleaner/conditoner, you will be amazed at the amount of dirt it removes from your leather.
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I have tried a few things. The best thing I have used so far is Lexol. I used a brush and worked in the cleaner on each seat, then wiped away. I followed up with the conditioner. I worked it in with a brush and you can even let it set for a little while if you want the leather to soak it up as best as possible, then wipe off.
The lexol has made my seats feel softer than anything else I have tried. I have not tried Leatherique, but I've heard amazing things about that. I may try that some day.
The lexol has made my seats feel softer than anything else I have tried. I have not tried Leatherique, but I've heard amazing things about that. I may try that some day.
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Use a Leather Conditioner/Restorer
I agree with one of the other posts: don't "coat" the leather with anything; rather, use a leather conditioner. I personally favor Griot's Garage products, some of which are carried by local auto parts suppliers. Otherwise, order directly from the manufacturer, at https://www.griotsgarage.com
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See this thread https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...-terrible.html
You may want to do some reading in the Automotive Care & Detailing forum sub forum called All About Lexus Leather. It is an old and large thread so start towards the back to read more recent posts. Keep in mind that Lexus Leather, like most other modern car leather seats are coated in polyurethane (plastic) and the cracks you see are in the polyurethane coating with dirt trapped in the crack. So cleaning them helps a lot as mentioned above. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/aut...detailing-122/
Leather Honey will not do much as it is for actual leather, not coated. Great stuff for your shoes etc, not these seats.
You may want to do some reading in the Automotive Care & Detailing forum sub forum called All About Lexus Leather. It is an old and large thread so start towards the back to read more recent posts. Keep in mind that Lexus Leather, like most other modern car leather seats are coated in polyurethane (plastic) and the cracks you see are in the polyurethane coating with dirt trapped in the crack. So cleaning them helps a lot as mentioned above. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/aut...detailing-122/
Leather Honey will not do much as it is for actual leather, not coated. Great stuff for your shoes etc, not these seats.
Last edited by Clutchless; Feb 16, 2026 at 05:27 AM.
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Golly!!!
Thanks, Clutchless, for what you shared on Lexus Leather. I had no idea that it is coated with polyurethane, which saddens me a bit, since I LOVE leather, the feel of it, the smell of fresh leather, and working with it to keep it nourished and healthy. Oh, well.....
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Diy?
As an avid DIYer, I know my skill limits and would undertake anything mechanical/electrical [exception would be A/C]. When it comes to paint/color I just freeze. So if you are good at it, please go ahead. If not build your skill, else go to a specialist. You can call and ask your local dealer for leather repair shops they recommend and visit them. Why the dealer referral route: The repair shop knows the exact clolor shade and way to handle the leather.
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