Stain on my Lexus leather seat

[mizumania]

I was told by a professional detailer that the reddish/brown stain on my seat came from the leather belt on my jeans. Obviously i must sweat a lot that my leather belt too is sweating. We tried various cleaners but no luck. If a harsh cleaner was to be used it probably remove the stain but probably permanent discolour my precious/expensive leather seat. I am frustrated, should I just live with the stain or try something aggressive and risk possible damage. Fellow members must have encountered similar problem, therefore, please help your fellow member. Thanks in advance.

[acl99]

how did you use the cleaners? did you just wipe the area? if you havent try some woolite 6:1 and scrub the spot with a brush, it might remove it.

[PAW]

Try Leatherique www.leatherique.com It absorbs into the leather and forces containments out. Well that`s what they claim. It`s great leather conditioner any way.

[rstype]

Originally posted by PAW

Try Leatherique www.leatherique.com It absorbs into the leather and forces containments out. Well that`s what they claim. It`s great leather conditioner any way.



For stains, Leatherique is not too good. It`s better at restoring and softening. I`d try some mild soap or a leather cleaner again, and this time, use a brush to scrub. Something like this would work well:



http://www.autogeek.net/vilescbr.html



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[togwt]

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BW is correct. I`m in agreement with Acuracl98-Woolite /H2O works for me









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[MarkPinTx]

I have the belt stain as well. Tried the 6:1 woolite as well as some stain remover for leather that my shoe guy gave me called Dyo that is petroleum distillate based.



Didnt use a brush though. Was very gentle with the Dyo (didnt want to rub very hard). A no-go.

[jfelbab]

Unless you have the Analine leather option, your leather seats are coated with Polyurethane, a vinyl like material. The stain you see is probably in the polyurethane coating so you might want to give it a go with a vinyl cleaner like Meguiar`s #39. Test first in an inconspicuous area.



Condition afterwards.

[SilverLexus]

I don`t know if this helps but Eimann Fabrik Hi Intensity helped me remove a blue paint stain from Lexus black leather seats recently. The HI did not hurt the seats one bit and was a very effective cleaner coupled with an ultrafine MF from Pakshak.



Maybe you could try that here on a diluted basis for safety.

[Auto Care USA]

Unfortunatly it`s there for good. I had the same problem with a leather coat. If it gets wet and you have leather against leather you have the stain.

[jfelbab]

Originally posted by Auto Care USA

Unfortunatly it`s there for good. I had the same problem with a leather coat. If it gets wet and you have leather against leather you have the stain.



I don`t think it is without hope. If nothing else works you can use some Hydrogen Peroxide bleaching to lighten up the stain.

[Deanski]

If you read your Lexus manual you`ll see that it calls for a detergent for wool.. Woolite 6:1.



However, you may have to use a more alkaline product to remove the stain followed by a neutralizer such as baking soda to balance out the PH back. I`ve used Meguiars APC+ 4:1 OR 3:1 to remove stains, then rinse and add a baking soda wash to neutralize the effect.



Once done, and leather is clean prior with Woolite 6:1, dry and treat with Zaino Z-10 for that new leather smell.



Most leather in todays cars are coated. So you could use other vinyl type cleaners. A good scrubbing with a stiff brush, not nylon though.



Regards,

Deanski