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Old 09-22-08, 05:55 PM
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I have the cashmere leather interior and just noticed that there is some blue coloration on the driver's side seat (edge closest to the door). Only thing I can think of is that the dye on my jeans is rubbing off on the seat (I wear jeans to work everyday).

Do you guys recommend any kind of treatment to protect the leather from these types of deals?
Old 09-22-08, 06:35 PM
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Not sure about something that will prevent it, but to remove it, you gotta get a leather safe cleaner or a cleaner specifically made for leather. We all should be doing this anyway as regular maintainance. Wiping down the seats with a clean, damp rag will also help keep things from accumulating. I did this everytime I cleaned my beige leather on my A4 (weekly) and the jeans never left their mark, even if I came out of a club a little sweaty on more than one occassion. Good luck.
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yeah i wear alot of graphic tees and in texas it HOT so my back is sometimes sweaty and the print on my shirt is starting to stay on the seats. i will be buying some leather cleaner this week any suggestions on which one...
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lol I wear raw denim jeans and my pants fade on it sometimes too[gray interior]
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yeah i wear alot of graphic tees and in texas it HOT so my back is sometimes sweaty and the print on my shirt is starting to stay on the seats. i will be buying some leather cleaner this week any suggestions on which one...
The leather cleaner sold at Lexus dealership parts department might be worth checking out. Even though it might be priced a bit higher, I would have to imagine Lexus would not have their name on it if it didn't pass some sort of decent standard.
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Originally Posted by howdyho
I have the cashmere leather interior and just noticed that there is some blue coloration on the driver's side seat (edge closest to the door). Only thing I can think of is that the dye on my jeans is rubbing off on the seat (I wear jeans to work everyday).

Do you guys recommend any kind of treatment to protect the leather from these types of deals?
This is a common issue. It's officially called "Blue Jean Transfer". You can take it to the dealer and they might cover it:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...tsib+blue+jean
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I use Meguiar's G-7214 Gold Class Rich Leather Cleaner and Conditioner

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/produc...?T1=MEG+G10900

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009IQXG8
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I noticed this myself this weekend. It's from the jeans. color transfer from when it's raining and you get wet, etc.

I was able to remove it this weekend by using Lexol cleaner.

If you use the leather cleaner, you can use a microfiber applicator. Make sure it's nice and wet, and then use 2 squirts of the cleaner. Work the cleaner into a foamy lather, then wipe down with a damp cloth.

Follow up with the Lexol conditioner, and you'll be good to go!
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That's why I wanted black interior this time around. I had light grey in my another car, and it showed every imperfection on the seats.
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Since I started using the cleaner and conditioner i havent had any more problems. :P

Still trying to get some of the color out though.
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Try the OEM combo.
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