Cracked Dash & Leather Seats

Aprils4Runner

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I see the cracked up dash is pretty common in the 03 model - what is the popular choice here for replacement or covering it up? I've done some poking around but mostly find those carpet covers - not sure I'd love that.

Also anyone have a product recommendation for bringing back the life to my leather seats, they are not in awful shape but could sure use some work.

Thanks!!
 
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Belovian, do you remember what they charged you to fix the hole in your seat?

Yeah he charged me 50$, however I know my guy pretty well having seen him at the dealership for years. I think it would have been 90$ plus tx. otherwise. Still pretty fair considering how much better it looks. These guys fix new furniture that can get damaged in transit or on the floor and make it look perfect, if he is good.

Jesse
 
As far as leather conditioning and restoration products go, I have had good luck in the past using Lexol. It is a two-step product consisting of a leather cleaner and a leather conditioner (you have to buy a spray bottle of each). It takes a while to do a whole interior, but it's definitely worth it.

For cleaning, you spray on some cleaner, lather a bit with a damp cloth, and then rinse with a clean, slightly more damp cloth. I find it's best to use a bucket of water and couple of microfiber towels and do one section of the seat at a time. The goal here is to really remove the dirt and open up the pores in the leather again.

After cleaning, you spray on the conditioner. This consists of oils and whatnot meant to bring back the softness and suppleness of the leather. Basically you spray it on one section at a time, work it into the leather a bit with a clean towel or rag, let it sit and penetrate for a bit, then wipe it down. The more you use, the better.

I have not used this on 4Runner leather, but in my Volvo it kept the seats looking brand new. I traded it in for the 4Runner at 140k miles and the salesman could not believe how good the interior looked--he said it looked like it had less than 20k on it! I'm sure there are other quality products out there too though.
 
Good luck on the dash. Both my 04 and my coworkers 05 have cracked dashes. I've considered trying to get some glue or something down in the crack to get it to "re-seal" but haven't bitten the bullet and tried it.
 
Good luck on the dash. Both my 04 and my coworkers 05 have cracked dashes. I've considered trying to get some glue or something down in the crack to get it to "re-seal" but haven't bitten the bullet and tried it.


Fibrenew does that too!!


Jess
 

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