Leather... sounds so simple, huh? I need an expert here to enlighten me on the subject; a link to a website would be fine. Why, you might ask? Feel stupid not being able to explain (at least superficially) a feature our cars have: BADER leather.
We all have heard some leather terms in the past, like connolly, napa, and others. And now 'bader'; checked the brochure, and yep, it's there guys. Do these names really mean anything??

I'm also curious about 2 other leather subjects: KINDS (or TYPES?) of leather, and DYE methods.
Do they come from cows only? What part of the cow makes 'fine' leather? What makes it supple?
On the latter subject: How is leather colored? I remember hearing 3 methods, but only 'aniline dyed' stuck to my mind. I think it's the one used in automotive applications, but am not sure. Don't even know how it's accomplished. Would like to know all 3 typical methods, a quick explanation how they're done, and their benefits and drawbacks.

Just a different subject floks; it'll help you in your next furniture purchase as well Finally, I think our car has one of the best leathers in automobiledom (I'm glad it's not perforated; not a big fan of it). Other than the lack of a 'manumatic' feature (not a big deal), the SC is the perfect convertible for me.

Hope everybody had a great weekend.

JC

 

Bader Leather

 

Thanks buddy. Not informative at all, but a start. At least we know it's made in Germany. Reading the leather care section informed me its conditioner is not recommended for 'anilin' leathers, so the automotive industry uses other method, obviously. On that subject, I use Griot's Garage leather conditioner, and works (and smells) great.

Good day.

 

As is stated in Lexus Owners Manual, use a wool detergent to clean them. Page 356 and 357.

One good way is to use Woolite, works everytime! Mix 10:1 if not bad or 6:1 if leather needs really good cleaning! Spray it on, use a good brush that will not marr the leather and wipe off. Now feel the leather, nice and soft.

As for conditioning, stay away from Lexol, looks too glossy to begin with. Keep it for the household leather.

Use a good conditioner such as 1Z Lederpfledge, AutoGlym, Zaino Z-10(which smells like leather) or other high-quality conditioner.

If the leather is somewhat bad or really need a good treatment, you cannot beat Leatherique! By far the best way to clean/condition and maintain leather.

Here's what it looks like in action: Leatherique in action!

Leatherique info: Leatherique

Since I have Ecru, it gets cleaned often. For light work, I use Zaino Z-9 to clean and Zaino Z-10 for condition. Or once a month, Leatherique RO/PC.

Regards,
Deanski