Hi All,

Just bought a used G37XS and I have a few blemishes with the interior.

1) The steering wheel has white in the grain and seems to be a bit faded. Does anyone recommended something for this? Or know what could possible cause this?

2) The seat seems to be discoloured but I don't know what has caused this or if this is even repairable. Is this just normal wear and tear?

3) The inside of the door seems to have a spot of white discolouration and I can't determine if this is a stain? or something else.

Please check out the pics and let me know if you've ever experienced anything like this..

Thanks for the help!

 

Perhaps the previous owner was a smoker?

Telcoman

 

Leatherique

 

Well only the part your butt/back touches is leather, the rest is vinyl (despite the fancy name manufacturers call it). No leather on the doors panels, etc .... Steering wheel is leather.

 

Right, leatherique will restore everything he pictures, besides the door panel. That isn't even the faux leather portion that is fading, it is the soft plastic. Im sure you can find a good trim restoration kit from one of our vendors. Nothing a little elbow grease can't fix. I have used leatherique with great results as have others.

 

maybe sunscreen residue? i've noticed minor temporary "whitening" on areas like the armrest and door handle in the summer if i'm wearing sunscreen and sweaty. until you do a good clean and condition you can't be sure that these are actual blemishes/flaws or just minor cleaning items. maybe it's just me, but the photos don't show anything unusual or untoward.

 

Never heard of Leatherique, will have to investigate ..... thxs

 

A good detailer can make it look new.

 

Here are some pictures and comments from Rochester after using leatherique. I posted some comments as well. It works much better than any other leather treatment I have used. It is oil based and soaks into the leather, rejuvenating it. The only drawback is the price, but for what it does, the price is reasonable and you get multiple applications per bottle.

https://www.myg37.com/forums/build-t...-new-g-36.html

 

Haven't used Leatherique; I go with Lexol, or just good old fashioned saddle soap for tough stuff. I've had to deal with similar problems on other used cars, and 90% of the time a thorough scrubbing with a terry cloth towel and a good leather cleaner will take care of it. Especially steering wheels. If that doesn't get it, a detailer can sometimes get a pretty good match with a surface dye or bleaching.

 

Leatherique and Lexol do not accomplish the same goal, I have used both first hand. Leatherique is a rejuvenator that renews dry, wrinkled leather and Lexol is a cleaner and "conditioner".

You should not use saddle soap on furniture/automotive upholstery, refer to this article:

“How should I clean my leather furniture?” It’s a common question from our clients.

Often, we hear that they have been using saddle soap. After all, it seems like the right thing to use, as certainly saddles are made from leather.

Despite what it seems like, it’s a mistake! You see, leather intended for saddles and leather intended for furniture are processed very differently.

Saddles are made from heavy-duty belt leather which is vegetable tanned to withstand the harsh environment of the out doors. It’s tough, highly durable leather and can stand up to the use of chemically harsh leather cleaners, like saddle soap.

Upholstery leather is processed differently. Using chromium tanning chemistry, the end result is soft, supple leather that is much more sensitive to harsh cleaners like saddle soap.

Think about your own skin. Would you wash your face with a strong household cleaner like 409? Certainly it would clean your face, however the drying and chaffing effect it would have on your skin is not desirable, particularly with repeated use. The same is true for upholstery leather.

The fact is that upholstery leather is acidic. It has a pH of 4.5 – 5. Harsh cleaners are highly alkaline. Consequently a chemical reaction occurs in the leather that breaks down its fibrous structure and stiffens the leather. Therefore it’s important to use leather cleaners that are chemically engineered (pH balanced) specifically for upholstery leather.

Just remember, saddle soap may or may not remove manure, clumps of dirt, and the grime from a saddle after a week out on the trail, while sitting on the back of a horse, but hopefully, your furniture is not subjected to the same environment. To prolong the life of your leather furniture, our advice is to use the correct (pH balanced) leather care products.

Credit: Consumer Tips and Alerts- Saddle Soap on Leather

 

Yeah, leatherique sounds like it's the real deal and sounds pretty simple as it's only a two step process. I'm going to try it out. Looks like it will even take out some of the lines and smooth out the seats. I'll have to wait until summer to really get the sauna effect going though. It's cold up here in Canada!

Thanks for the recommendations.

Anyone recommend anything to clean the soft plastic?