Designo Crystal Grey Seat cleaning?

Aug 15, 2015 | 09:37 AM

fulmitz

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2015 S63 Coupe, 2015 Escalade ESV P, 2014 ML63(sold),2013 G63(sold),2013 SL550(sold),2012 S550(sold)

Designo Crystal Grey Seat cleaning?

My S63 has this seating option and I was wondering if any one has had any issues with dye from your clothes (ie jeans, etc...) staining or discoloring the leather? Any suggestions to keep them clean other than a cover?

Thanks,

Rob

Aug 15, 2015 | 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by fulmitz

First, congrats on your new coupe! Enjoy and post some pics!

I have had really good luck with light interiors. Porcelain/black nappa in our SL and Crystal gray/sea shell exclusive nappa in the S-class.
The sedan is too new to tell but the white has been great even with dark jeans. Over time is does stain a little bit and I use a soft cotton cloth with water only (no soap or cleaner) and wipe the seat off, followed by a clean dry cotton cloth.

The blue comes right off. No wear/stains after 2 years plus and convertible interiors get dirtier than any other car...

I used all different leather conditioners/cleaners but those actually deteriorate the leather. Just a moist cloth keeps the leather cleanest and factory new looking. It also keeps the sun reflective coating on the seats intact...

Aug 15, 2015 | 10:19 PM

fulmitz

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Thanks, for the tip. I had a 2001 Lexus SC430 convertible with saddle brown interior and my drivers seat was extremely discolored from blue jeans after a while I could get some of it out but it still looked different from the passengers seat. Hopefully this leather is coated or treated to help prevent that.

Actually when in Paris 5 months ago, my wife was looking at a Celine purse in white leather and they asked if she wore jeans as it would rub on her pants if she wore the shoulder strap and could cause discoloration so I guess its just one of those things.

Just so darn hot here in New Orleans. Black is easiest to keep looking nice but sooooo hot in the summer.

Thanks,

Rob