What's leather and what's not?
10-03-13, 08:00 AM
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What is leather and what is not is almost certainly model-dependent; as my IS250 is the entry-level Lexus model, it would stand to reason that Lexus had to cut a few corners.
Perhaps in more upscale models, they are more generous in adding more leather.
We are pretty sure, however, the leather on our 2010 IS250 is confined to the perforated material on which your bottom and back rest, and the tops of the bolsters immediately adjacent to your bottom but not adjacent to your back.
Under close inspection, the other leather-looking material is absolutely different. It feels different, looks different under glancing light, reacts differently from leather when you press hard with the end of your finger, etc.
The possibility always exists, however, that they used a different type of leather, but I don't think so.
Wish Lexus North America had given me a straightforward answer. Probably Toyota's legal department being a bit gun-shy after having to admit to false advertising claims, in Australia, regardin what's leather and what's not in certain Toyota vehicles.
Link here: http://goo.gl/QAdJdR
Perhaps in more upscale models, they are more generous in adding more leather.
We are pretty sure, however, the leather on our 2010 IS250 is confined to the perforated material on which your bottom and back rest, and the tops of the bolsters immediately adjacent to your bottom but not adjacent to your back.
Under close inspection, the other leather-looking material is absolutely different. It feels different, looks different under glancing light, reacts differently from leather when you press hard with the end of your finger, etc.
The possibility always exists, however, that they used a different type of leather, but I don't think so.
Wish Lexus North America had given me a straightforward answer. Probably Toyota's legal department being a bit gun-shy after having to admit to false advertising claims, in Australia, regardin what's leather and what's not in certain Toyota vehicles.
Link here: http://goo.gl/QAdJdR
10-03-13, 01:52 PM
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The sides have that grabbiness and squeak:
While the face does not:
10-04-13, 01:28 PM
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Best to treat it like vinyl. I use a product called Ultima Interior Guard Pro. They have an interior shampoo which is also very good.
10-04-13, 03:12 PM
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http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...l=1#post517901
including a post by jfelbab:
http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...l=1#post517801
This two-part Meguiar's system appears to be similar to the combination of Leather Master cleaner + Leather Master Protection cream.
10-07-13, 08:58 AM
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Thanks for taking the trouble to post those videos, they are very useful. Thanks also for that link to the discussion at Meguiar's, makes for good reading
10-07-13, 07:12 PM
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You'll see some dissenting opinions here:
http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...l=1#post517901
including a post by jfelbab:
http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...l=1#post517801
This two-part Meguiar's system appears to be similar to the combination of Leather Master cleaner + Leather Master Protection cream.
http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...l=1#post517901
including a post by jfelbab:
http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...l=1#post517801
This two-part Meguiar's system appears to be similar to the combination of Leather Master cleaner + Leather Master Protection cream.
Last edited by Arty101; 10-07-13 at 07:16 PM.
04-26-14, 02:13 PM
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The leather seating surfaces have a pigment and clear top-coat (possibly polyurethane) that actually make the surface have more in common with vinyl than aniline (uncoated) leather. That's why you'll see many automotive leather care products claim they work just as well with vinyl and plastic, and many automotive care products for plastic and vinyl that claim they work well for (coated) leather. They're not that different.
That's not to say that a leather-specific product wouldn't be better for the leather, but given the choice to use products for aniline leather vs plastic & vinyl on coated leather, I'd choose the plastic & vinyl products. You don't want to be rubbing oily conditioners on coated leather.
That's not to say that a leather-specific product wouldn't be better for the leather, but given the choice to use products for aniline leather vs plastic & vinyl on coated leather, I'd choose the plastic & vinyl products. You don't want to be rubbing oily conditioners on coated leather.
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