Seat care

[pgtipple]

Anyone tried this gtechniq l1 or can recommend something for cream leather seats 2013 RX450, would like to keep them nice.

Many thanks, Rob

[Marlinleg]

pgtipple i have posted ref leather seat care biggest enemy of leather seats Grit so wipe all seats monthly with damp cloth then dress the leather with your choice of dressing try link below Autoexpress 

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/product-group-tests/64350/best-leather-cleaners-2022

[Bluemarlin]

My understanding is that leather seats, even if real leather, have some kind of plastic coating, and so dedicated leather treatments aren't necessary. A damp cloth, with mild soap and water would probably do for cleaning, after brushing off any loose dirt/dust. I then use 303 protectant on the seats and any other plastics/vinyl.

Where I've had cracks or discolouration in the past, I've found that the colour matched leather colourant from Furniture Clinic to be very good on the previous ivory/cream seats I had, and my current pale grey ones.

[pgtipple]

Many thanks to Marlinleg and Blue marlin for your help.

Regards Rob.

[PCM]

 

 

[Linas.P]

I personally like to use Dodo Juice SNP Leather cleaner and sealant. What Bill said is correct - even if it is semi-aniline leather it will be sealed, so do not use any creams on it as that will just attract dirt and shorten the life of the leather. 

I use Dodo Juice SNP because it does not have any nasty synthetic smell and it cleans very well, as well sealant has UV protection and matte finish (that is what it should be, rather than gloss). For regular care - just wipe with damp cloth, but if they are dirty then use leather brush and leather cleaner, it may seem little harsh, but don't worry about it that is how leather is cleaned. Once cleaned seats will require sealant, just spay it on the cloth and wipe it in. Good results every time.