How do you guys deal with jeans mark? I noticed more expensive my jeans - more stains they leave.

I had it detailed a month ago. I can't just keep detailing it every month. I am afraid if I don't its going to become permanent.

 

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http://www.leatherique.com- I each use it 2 x per year.

 

I use that product as well(It is the best out there!) but after 2-3 weeks jean marks re-appear.

I typically keep some cleaner and a microfinber towel in the door pocket and wipe the seat down when I am getting gas.

I hope someone on the boards can suggest a solution to this problem.

 

Leatherique often, then reduce if necessary, there is a clear coat they have as well, but I never liked it, too shiny.

I like sonax foam as well. Lightly brush.
After 38,000 miles still looked flawless on CREAM leather.

Good luck

 

After you clean it with Leatherique, be sure to seal it with Gtechniq L1.

 

Tan colored jeans?
dont mess w/ the leather to often. Many detailers claim it will do more harm than good.
try to lift your *** over the high bolster vs sliding.

 

This is probably the best advice

I use leatherique only once a year as I believe it is too harsh on the leather. Leaving it rejuvenating oil for 24 hours is also not practical for something that appears that often.

 

Try telling your date this when he/she enter your SUV.

All kidding aside, I am having the same problem with mine. Anyone know if the protection package from the dealer would solve this? if it does maybe it is worth the $1500 they wanted for mine.

 

$1500?! that must be a full removal of the top layer and reapplication?!!

 

Its actually a pretty well known phenomena called Crocking. Basically the dye from the jeans get rubbed onto the surface of the leather staining it. Happens to every make/model of car so it's not a Porsche specific issue. Do a Google search for "dye jeans leather seat" and you will have a wealth of information at your disposal. Unfortunatley there is no easy way to prevent this besides ordering a car with a dark interior or not wearing jeans or other dyed fabrics. Just as an FYI; color transfer can also happen from a leather jacket being worn while driving. Here's a professional detailer's take on this:

http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...d-leatherique/

I noticed that I too have some faint staining on my beige interior of my new car also. Someone recommeneded me Lexol leather cleaner towlettes:



Anyone have any experience with these ? I'd prefer to use the towlettes because I'm worried about the perforated cooling vents on the seats. Would hate to get some cleaning fluid in there and have it dry in there.

 

Pretty common. I have it happen to me as well, and if you look carefully the dry transfer happens on the seat cushion as well as the side bolster. I use a damp terry and Lexol to clean the seat every couple weeks. Cleans it right up, till I sit my @ss in the seat again.

 

I had some ink stains (don't ask) in a previous car's light colored interior. A friend who details cars for a living told me to use some 91% rubbing alcohol and a soft cloth to get 'em out. I did and the staines came out with no stain left behind. I applied some leather conditioner, and the seat looked as good as new.

He also told me that the 70% alcohol won't work.. only the 91 proof variety.

 

I bought Jace's car with the cream seats and I had an M5 with Silverstone leather before. I like Zaino leather cleaner and a quality leather brush. Spray, agitate, wipe off, condition.

 

My package from Amazon arrived this afternoon and since I had a few hours to kill before attending tonight's festivities I figured I might as well start the new year with clean seats in the Cayenne. UPS was kind enough to drop off a box this afternoon with the following items in it (all ordered from Amazon):

• Lexol 100 pack Quick Wipe Leather Cleaner Towelettes (link:
  Amazon
  Amazon
  )
• Lexol 100 pack Quick Wipe Leather Conditioner Towelettes (link:
  Amazon
  Amazon
  )
• 100 pack Large Blue Powder-Free, Fully Textured Nitrile Gloves (link:
  Amazon
  Amazon
  )

After opening the boxes I was ready to tackle the dye transfer from my jeans onto the beige seats. You don't need anything else beside a packet of cleaner, a packet of conditioner and a dry towel per seat.

Open a packet of cleaner and run the moist towel all over your seat. You might need to scrub and rub it in a bit harder where there is extra dirt (of dye transfer) on your seat. Don't rub it too hard onto the seat surface where it is perforated because you don't want any moisture accumulating in there. Once you have scrubbed your seat down leave it on for a minute. I would not leave it on any longer because I do not want it to dry. Once the minute is up dry the seat with a towel/clean cloth.

Next you want to open a packet of conditioner and rub it all over the cleaned seats. Again, don't rub it too hard into the perforations on your seat because you don't want it to be trapped in there. Once you are done and you have the seat nice and moist you want to wait a few minutes for the conditioner to soak into the leather a bit. Also, at this point you want to make sure you don't have any streak lines because you don't want the leather to dry like that. Eventually it will fade but I personally don't like it; if you do you can ignore this step. After the few minutes are up dry the seats with another dry towel/clean cloth. Some residual moistness will remain on the seat, which is a good thing, it will be completely absorbed by the leather in a few hours so don't worry. Don't expect to put the conditioner on your seat and then drive the car off. I'd let it sit overnight.

After this you are done. I've attached a couple of shots I took while working. I've never used Lexol on cars before but, according to my wife, we've been using it on our leather couches for years. The whole thing took me about 30 minutes to do and I plan on doing both the cleaning and conditioning once a month from now on. So far Lexol has not let me down and I get to wear jeans in the car again.

Happy New Year everyone...

 

Here are two more of the cleaned interior...