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#526
Started doing my seats. Did driver side yesterday and it did pick up black in several (not all) areas. Thread brightened a little but not as much as I was hoping and pictures it looks no different. At least I know its properly clean!
EDIT: I stand corrected. It would appear I was to hasty. The thread probably was still wet maybe when I created my opinion. I have not done the passenger seat and there is a difference in the thread color for sure. Excellent process and easy to do!
EDIT: I stand corrected. It would appear I was to hasty. The thread probably was still wet maybe when I created my opinion. I have not done the passenger seat and there is a difference in the thread color for sure. Excellent process and easy to do!
Last edited by Bearcats98; 04-01-24 at 06:53 AM. Reason: Correction of information.
#527
I have the top trim Executive trim (this is what they call it in Canada) and the leather seats have soft suede like portion. How do I clean them?
For the rest of the leather portion I use Chemical guys leather cleaner and vitamin E leather conditioner.
For the rest of the leather portion I use Chemical guys leather cleaner and vitamin E leather conditioner.
#528
Has anyone used Leather Honey Cleaner / Conditioner;
https://www.leatherhoney.com/pages/h...ther-car-seats
Also, revisiting previous REPLY #11, which use of a degreaser is referenced. Would it be something similar to Goop Hand digresser / stain remover?
https://www.leatherhoney.com/pages/h...ther-car-seats
Also, revisiting previous REPLY #11, which use of a degreaser is referenced. Would it be something similar to Goop Hand digresser / stain remover?
#529
Lexus Fanatic
You don't want to use Leather Honey or a hand cleaner no...
#530
SW17LS, thank you for the follow up. Understand possible issues with using a digresser however, was curious what type was being referenced in REPLY #11.
What are the negatives with using Leather Honey?
What are the negatives with using Leather Honey?
#531
Lexus Fanatic
Automotive leather is urethane coated, the leather honey is not going to penetrate that. No need to use any degreaser.
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#532
Understood! Due to the urethane coating on top of the leather, prevents leather conditioners penetrating the leather.
I'll just use a gentle water based leather cleaner. I've been made aware to try Adams Leather & Interior cleaner as well as Poorboys Natural Look cleaner;
Poorboys Natural Look cleaner
https://poorboysworld.com/natural-lo...-dressing.html
Adams Leather & Interior cleaner
https://adamspolishes.com/products/a...eb611eaf&_ss=r
I'll just use a gentle water based leather cleaner. I've been made aware to try Adams Leather & Interior cleaner as well as Poorboys Natural Look cleaner;
Poorboys Natural Look cleaner
https://poorboysworld.com/natural-lo...-dressing.html
Adams Leather & Interior cleaner
https://adamspolishes.com/products/a...eb611eaf&_ss=r
#533
Understood! Due to the urethane coating on top of the leather, prevents leather conditioners penetrating the leather.
I'll just use a gentle water based leather cleaner. I've been made aware to try Adams Leather & Interior cleaner as well as Poorboys Natural Look cleaner;
Poorboys Natural Look cleaner
https://poorboysworld.com/natural-lo...-dressing.html
Adams Leather & Interior cleaner
https://adamspolishes.com/products/a...eb611eaf&_ss=r
I'll just use a gentle water based leather cleaner. I've been made aware to try Adams Leather & Interior cleaner as well as Poorboys Natural Look cleaner;
Poorboys Natural Look cleaner
https://poorboysworld.com/natural-lo...-dressing.html
Adams Leather & Interior cleaner
https://adamspolishes.com/products/a...eb611eaf&_ss=r
#534
Will give Woolite a tray. I've seem posts elsewhere that stated Woolite is as mild as it gets and Lexus specifically recommends using a wool safe detergent (20:1 dilution) in their owner`s manual.
Additional comment regarding Woolite;
Woolite® has a number of issues that do not lend to long term quality care of interior car parts and components. Using a detergent that is meant to be flush rinsed (i.e. rinsed until it runs clear) in a situation were this is not possible, is not recommended as when it dries it will attract dirt and contribute to re-soiling. Household detergent soaps tend to be formulated with a sodium sulphate to enable foaming, this salt content may not be safe to use on leather upholstery, as this can compromise pigmented leather and / or its polyurethane covering.
Additional comment regarding Woolite;
Woolite® has a number of issues that do not lend to long term quality care of interior car parts and components. Using a detergent that is meant to be flush rinsed (i.e. rinsed until it runs clear) in a situation were this is not possible, is not recommended as when it dries it will attract dirt and contribute to re-soiling. Household detergent soaps tend to be formulated with a sodium sulphate to enable foaming, this salt content may not be safe to use on leather upholstery, as this can compromise pigmented leather and / or its polyurethane covering.
#535
Will give Woolite a tray. I've seem posts elsewhere that stated Woolite is as mild as it gets and Lexus specifically recommends using a wool safe detergent (20:1 dilution) in their owner`s manual.
Additional comment regarding Woolite;
Woolite® has a number of issues that do not lend to long term quality care of interior car parts and components. Using a detergent that is meant to be flush rinsed (i.e. rinsed until it runs clear) in a situation were this is not possible, is not recommended as when it dries it will attract dirt and contribute to re-soiling. Household detergent soaps tend to be formulated with a sodium sulphate to enable foaming, this salt content may not be safe to use on leather upholstery, as this can compromise pigmented leather and / or its polyurethane covering.
Additional comment regarding Woolite;
Woolite® has a number of issues that do not lend to long term quality care of interior car parts and components. Using a detergent that is meant to be flush rinsed (i.e. rinsed until it runs clear) in a situation were this is not possible, is not recommended as when it dries it will attract dirt and contribute to re-soiling. Household detergent soaps tend to be formulated with a sodium sulphate to enable foaming, this salt content may not be safe to use on leather upholstery, as this can compromise pigmented leather and / or its polyurethane covering.
#537
#539