New Lexus Leather Interior

[joe2nyc]

New here and did a search but couldn't find any other posts on what was the best product to use to keep a brand new beige leather interior looking good. It's brand new (Lexus RX 350) so it really is not in need of cleaning yet, just want to protect it 'cause I think I'll be in for a lot of work keeping it looking new.

Thanks,
Joe

[aerogt01]

Re: New Lexus Leather Interior

The Gold Class Rich Leather Aloe Cleaner and Gold Class Rich Leather Aloe Conditioner would work great for what you are doing and what I would highly recommend.

Leatherique is the standard for top of the line, however it is expensive and takes an entire day to apply.

[Ravi_1992]

Re: New Lexus Leather Interior

Hey welcome to MOL,

My grandpa has the a 2008 rx350 with beige/kinda white leather interior , the leather seats don't get too dirty so I use
Meguiars Gold Class Leather Cleaner/Conditioner
and M40 on the dash board

[Ravi_1992]

Re: New Lexus Leather Interior

^ This is what I'm talking about

http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G7214

Its a mild cleaner and an excellent conditioner, so its perfect for something that needs a light cleaning and a good conditioning

This is the only stuff I use on my leather interiors

[joe2nyc]

Re: New Lexus Leather Interior

Wow thanks for the quick reply's guys! That was the product that I was looking at on the site, I just wanted to be sure before I did the wrong thing. After reading here a while I realize that I didn't even know the proper way to wash the car LOL. I'm learning now.

Thanks again!

Joe

[Ravi_1992]

Re: New Lexus Leather Interior

Heres a tip, use a sock to apply the product , work it in , then wipe away any residue with a microfiber towel
10x easier than using an applicator pad

[Aeolis]

Re: New Lexus Leather Interior

I use GC cleaner/cond works good, not a fan of the smell. Thought it would smell good like all other megs products.

[joe2nyc]

Re: New Lexus Leather Interior

Good idea with applying with a sock! I did my first wash last week with the Gold Class car wash, I was surprised how nice that stuff smells.

[jfelbab]

Re: New Lexus Leather Interior

I have a lot of leather both around the house and in my vehicles. Some of my leather is 20 years old. I also have tan leather in my Lexus RX 330. I have found that to prevent dye transfer from jeans and belts you need to use a protection product and not a conditioner. This is like using a sealant on your paint vs. using a glaze. Both leave your paint looking nice but the sealant will protect your paint. So it does for your leather. I choose products that will give me protection against stains. I use a water based fluorocarbon protector. My $0.02.

[Ravi_1992]

Re: New Lexus Leather Interior

I use GC cleaner/cond works good, not a fan of the smell. Thought it would smell good like all other megs products.

really ?? I accually like the smell of it , defenitly different though

[FRS]

Re: New Lexus Leather Interior

^ This is what I'm talking about

http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G7214

Its a mild cleaner and an excellent conditioner, so its perfect for something that needs a light cleaning and a good conditioning

This is the only stuff I use on my leather interiors

Stay away if you have perforated leather.

More info:

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43192&highlight=perforated

Welcome to mol, btw!!

[Ravi_1992]

Re: New Lexus Leather Interior

Stay away if you have perforated leather.

I have perforated leather in my Audi and I haven't had this problem at all , we have two more cars with perforated leather and I didn't have this problem with them either

just pour a small (quarter size amount) on your applicator and spread it all over the surface (of the applicator) and then work it in.

This should fix the problem!

[Blueline]

Re: New Lexus Leather Interior

I have a lot of leather both around the house and in my vehicles. Some of my leather is 20 years old. I also have tan leather in my Lexus RX 330. I have found that to prevent dye transfer from jeans and belts you need to use a protection product and not a conditioner. This is like using a sealant on your paint vs. using a glaze. Both leave your paint looking nice but the sealant will protect your paint. So it does for your leather. I choose products that will give me protection against stains. I use a water based fluorocarbon protector. My $0.02.

That is good advice. I use a water based vinyl protectant like 303 on all of my finished leather. If you have unfinished leather (very rare in automobiles) like my horse saddles and tack, then a conditioner is necessary.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: New Lexus Leather Interior

Another vote for the GC cleaner and conditioner. Proper technique applying it on perforated leather is the key. Never had a problem using it this way.