jpitura

Has anyone found that these lighter colored leather interiors stain or discolour easily?

We currently have the black leather interior, however are looking for another vehicle and thought of getting the lighter colored leather.

We have had people mention that the lighter colors tend to stain easily, even when wearing jeans. Do not want to be continually cleaning the interior seats because clothing is rubbing off onto the seat leathers.

Appreciate any comments on this matter.

Thanks,
-- Jim

eyezack87

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No problems with mine for either $200 or Costco jeans

All of them are blue-dark blue colors. One black as well

jack19446

Yes, the color from blue and black jeans does rub off onto the gray leather, but I have been able to clean it off using Lexus leather cleaner.

biff44

No problem with mine. I did treat the leather seats with a sealer when I first got it, but that was 2 years ago and still no stains. And I am not the neatest guy around!

jfelbab

If you wash your jeans in a strong salt water solution it will set the color. After that there is no problem. I wear jeans in my 04 tan leather and have never had an issue with color transfer. This works for me but YMMV. I wear all kinds of jeans but mostly 501 or Lands End faded indigo.

Gibster

I wear jeans all the time and haven't seen any discoloration of the grey leather in my 05. I did have a cheaper leather coat that discolored the back of the drivers seat but leather cleaner removed the discoloration.

fud

I have the tan colored seats. My brand new dark jeans does rub off a little on the seat but comes right off when applying a cleaner/conditioner on them. You'll be good as it wont stay on.

asianrage

LOL, just because the leather is black doesn't mean it doesn't stain. All leather stains. My light gray interior has stains on it too, but I use Lexol's leather cleaner and conditioner to wipe it away.

CK6Speed

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I used to clean and condition my light grey interior often, so I never really had a stain problem, but it does stain. Unfortunately I got a pen mark on one of my seats that I could never remove. Over time it became very light, but it was always there.

Orzel

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We clean our light grey interior rather randomly, and our seats have held up great for the last 32k miles. I wear jeans a lot and have yet to see any staining from them on the leather. Now, as long as I can keep my dear wife from doing her nails in the car, I believe that our interior will remain fairly safe from issues!

Junkxus

The only thing holding up in my RX are the seats. I have the light gray color and use Lexol 1-2 times a month. no issues with the seats in almost 5K miles. The rest of the car is failing daily. See may other posts. If seat discoloration is your only problem, count your blessings!!

jgr7

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Mine is getting the blue also but it seems to clean off. I had the so called Perma Plate installed and was told it should protect the seats from blue jeans. I'm not sure if it is protecting them or making it eaiser to clean after they start turning blue.
Jeff

AM1

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i have light grey in mine. the seats are dirty and stains do set in. i dont bother cleaning it, since its going back to the dealer in 6 months!

The G Man

Depends on the type of jeans, some will rub off more than others and it will show in lighter color leather. Clean it once every 2 to 3 months and you will be fine.

grouch

Believe it or not, Lexus warranty will cover stained seats from color transfer.