Just bought an S2K with red/black seats. It's a 2007 with low mileage and very clean, all except the red parts in the seats.
Are they just worn or is there some magic cleaner?
Do I need serious elbow grease or what to clean them?

Photo below:

-jazzman

 

Impossible to say without at least a photo.

 

I tried to take photos and this is the best that I could get to show the discoloration.
Maybe it's from the dye in jeans?

-jazzman

 

Hard to say but here is my leather cleaning tip.
Get hand cleaner from a auto store with the pumice stuff in it. Using a bit at a time on a rag, work in into the leather with medium pressure. You might see the cleaner getting stuck in the holes, don't worry because the nest step is to use a damp rag and wipe that area clean and then dry immediataly! Work the entire surface, a few times if needed. To top it all off use Lexol Leather Conditioner spray!

Hope this helps!

 

They look a little dirty but overall that seat seems to be in very good condition!! looks like the cracks need to get vacuumed. As far as the inside of the red. Like the post above said use some sort of cleaner and then use hot water and a rag to work some of the dirt that stuck in the leather out. It will bring out the red a little more hopefully

 

I did a seat cleaning today, using a brush and a bit more elbow grease. I cleaned the seat twice and see a difference.
Thnaks.

-jazzman

 

awsome! glad it worked for you. now post before and after pics!