[Chris J]

Does anyone have suggestions or experience in detailing Lexus IS seats that have leather on the outside but Suede in the center? Not sure what would work well but dont want to be too aggressive but also want good results.

[cb1111]

Originally Posted by Chris J

Does anyone have suggestions or experience in detailing Lexus IS seats that have leather on the outside but Suede in the center? Not sure what would work well but dont want to be too aggressive but also want good results.

Are you sure the centers are suede and not alcantara?

Alcantara is a synthetic suede. Here you go

http://www.alcantara.com/en/experien...rdinaria.shtml

[lopealle]

try folex it shold work on both safely

[Chris J]

Originally Posted by cb1111

Are you sure the centers are suede and not alcantara?

Alcantara is a synthetic suede. Here you go

http://www.alcantara.com/en/experien...rdinaria.shtml

whatever comes standard in the older lexus IS...I also believe the new Lexus IS with the F package comes with the suede as well.

[cb1111]

Originally Posted by Chris J

whatever comes standard in the older lexus IS...I also believe the new Lexus IS with the F package comes with the suede as well.

I know of no car manufacturer that uses suede. That would be impossible to keep clean and would turn shiny within a few weeks.

[onebadmofo]

1st or 2nd gen? is300 or is250/is350? I had IS300 and it had all-leather seats.

[Chris J]

ok lets simplify this. We all know what the lexus IS looks like both new and old. In the old lexus in the seats have some sort of material (looks like suede) in between the leather. In the past I have used a hot towel treatment with a little APC to clean them. However it does not work once that material has become extremely dirty. So if anyone has actual experience in cleaning these seats with safe product please let me know. I want the seats to come clean without changing the look of the material or damaging it in any way.

[cb1111]

Originally Posted by Chris J

ok lets simplify this. We all know what the lexus IS looks like both new and old. In the old lexus in the seats have some sort of material (looks like suede) in between the leather. In the past I have used a hot towel treatment with a little APC to clean them. However it does not work once that material has become extremely dirty. So if anyone has actual experience in cleaning these seats with safe product please let me know. I want the seats to come clean without changing the look of the material or damaging it in any way.

The link in my first post tells you how to clean that stuff - directly from the manufacturer.

[Chris J]

I dont think Alcantara is anything close to what is in the Lexus. I may be wrong but it looks nothing like the stuff. All is says is to clean it with a damp white towel with water. Thats not going to clean much.

[Chris J]

http://www.properautocare.com/cllesdopahe.html

Heres a little more but doesnt talk about the seats...not sure if its same material..

[328i]

Originally Posted by Chris J

http://www.properautocare.com/cllesdopahe.html

Heres a little more but doesnt talk about the seats...not sure if its same material..

Different name but it's the same type of material, both are made to look like faux suede and are fully synthetic materials.

[MuttGrunt]

Originally Posted by 328i

Different name but it's the same type of material, both are made to look like faux suede and are fully synthetic materials.

^ correct.
Alcantara is a trademark material. Most manufacturers aren't going to pay the extra money to simply use the name.

OP - make sure to use a protective agent once you're done cleaning to help resist these future problems.