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Light colored leather issue
by budh
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Aug 31, 2008 (4:57 pm)
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While researching the Azera, I've seen some reports from last year or eariler on light colored leather getting stained and blackened easily that cannot be cleaned.
Is any one else still finding this to be a problem in the Azera? And does it happen similarly in the Sonata?
(I was planning on buying an Azera with gray leather and this is making me think black leather might be a better choice.)
Bud H
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Re: Light colored leather issue [budh]
by jlindh
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Aug 31, 2008 (5:41 pm)
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Replying to: budh (Aug 31, 2008 4:57 pm)
We have the light beige leather in our Sonata and it still looks good after 4 months or so. The 08 Sonata also came with light beige carpeting and that is getting soiled a bit.
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Re: Light colored leather issue [jlindh]
by snaglepus
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Aug 31, 2008 (6:02 pm)
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Replying to: jlindh (Aug 31, 2008 5:41 pm)
We have the light beige leather in our Azera, and and at 13K miles
and 13 months, it is the same as when the car was new. 
There's a slight stain on the seatbelt webbing where I grab it to put it on, but that's all.
HTHs
Delfin
aka Snaglepus
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Re: Light colored leather issue [budh]
by doveman7
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Aug 31, 2008 (7:37 pm)
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Replying to: budh (Aug 31, 2008 4:57 pm)
Well, I have the 07 with the gray leather. After a year and 16,000 miles, it looks pretty much like new. I've used leather cleaner once. Unfortunately, I got bleach on one of the back floor mats (don't ask) the first week I owned the car and am sort of just living with it. I did buy a cheap set of black floor mats and am using them on top of the gray ones--mostly to hide the bleach spot (!) but they also have kept the carpet in pretty good shape. Anyone want to get rid of a passenger side back seat gray floormat?
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Re: Light colored leather issue [budh]
by cobrazera
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Sep 01, 2008 (1:25 am)
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Replying to: budh (Aug 31, 2008 4:57 pm)
We have the light gray interior in our '06 Azera ( 18K miles ) and the leather is still like new. Any soiling seems to come off with no problem. Two crazy 60 lb. dogs often ride in the back, and I'm amazed at how it's held up.
The carpet is not high quality and stains easily, so for Michigan winter we use dark gray mats from WalMart to maintain the new look on the floor.
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Re: Light colored leather issue [budh]
by hjc1
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Sep 01, 2008 (8:02 am)
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Replying to: budh (Aug 31, 2008 4:57 pm)
I have a 07 with gray leather 23,000 miles and still looks new. I use Mequires cleaner wipes every month or so.
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Re: Light colored leather issue [budh]
by allmet33
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Nov 25, 2008 (11:44 am)
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Replying to: budh (Aug 31, 2008 4:57 pm)
I currently have a 2006 Azera with the light tan interior. I had the very problem you mention. I even had a situation where the blue dye from my jeans rubbed onto the seats. Anyway, great way to remove stains and make the leather look brand new is get a Mr. Magic Eraser and clean the seats with that. When you're done, there will be a bit of residue left behind, just wipe down with a clean damp cloth and then apply your favorite leather conditioner when you're done.
Oh yeah, the Magic Eraser works great on dash marks and finger smudges too!!!
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Re: Light colored leather issue [jlindh]
by ms090870
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Aug 12, 2009 (3:27 pm)
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Replying to: jlindh (Aug 31, 2008 5:41 pm)
I have an 07 azera with 11,000 miles on leather looks as good as the day I bought it. I also have 2 puppies that ride frequently and think it is GREAT to put their muddy little paws all over the seat. I suggest (I do this) getting some of the leather cleaner wipes and keeping them in the car. They work great!!
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Re: Light colored leather issue [budh]
by finnwolf
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Sep 03, 2009 (3:05 pm)
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Replying to: budh (Aug 31, 2008 4:57 pm)
I had the black, but it was still cheap. I think I had around 12k on it and I got a rip on the driver's door side. Dealer fixed, but I wonder what type of cat they got this hide from. I have a Ford with over 100k and I have never ripped the leather on it
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Re: Light colored leather issue [finnwolf]
by allmet33
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Sep 04, 2009 (5:46 am)
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Replying to: finnwolf (Sep 03, 2009 3:05 pm)
I've got the beige leather interior with just over 76k miles and no rips or tears at all. Only thing I really need to do is a good cleaning and conditioning as it has been a little while.
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