MB Tex Upholstery

ricerokets4life · 09-02-2003, 03:26 PM

is the MB Tex upholstery just another name for vinyl?

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DougandhisC280 · 09-02-2003, 05:10 PM

Very durable vinyl. Go look at a bench seat in a 1985 Ford F150, that's vinyl. Ours is much more leather-like.

sph17 · 09-02-2003, 05:27 PM

MBTex is just like pure virgin naugahyde. That was a comedy spoof back in the 70's, maybe before your time?

I have/had MB Tex on three W123 that are/were 19 years old now (I still have one) all with over 200,000 miles. Yes the drivers seat is worn in places, and yes the passenger seat dosn't look new, but the back seat is still almost new looking. MBTex dosn't have the smell of MB leather (my kids say the new MB's with leather smell like raw fish), but at least the old MBTex shure does last.

ricerokets4life · 09-02-2003, 05:29 PM

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Originally posted by sph17
MBTex is just like pure virgin naugahyde. That was a comedy spoof back in the 70's, maybe before your time?

yes sorry sph17, i was born in the 80s. the age of excess.

but thats great that its durable stuff cuz my c280 has it

davis449 · 09-02-2003, 08:13 PM

Mine has it too, and I have to say, it has such a leathery feel to it that I thought it was when I first got the car. It wasn't until closer inspection that I realized it was a vinyl-like material. I like it, though, cause my car seats show very little wear.

branshew · 09-02-2003, 08:51 PM

It's like vinyl on steroids. As the point has already been made, this stuff lasts! It is way better than any vinyl that you see on typical cars. It takes alot more use and abuse and stands up to UV rays much better than traditional vinyl.

It lasts as long or longer than most leathers and it doesn't scratch as easy. Plus it's a breeze to clean w/ most cleaners.

pks485 · 09-03-2003, 03:58 PM

MB Tex is a better more durable material that does not wrinkle as leather would do. It is also easier to clean, and looks great!

I have MB-Tex in my W202 and am loving it so far.

09-02-2003, 05:27 PM	#3
sph17 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2003 Location: LI, NY Posts: 332 Drives: 02 W163, 84 W123, 03 E39, 98 E39	MBTex MBTex is just like pure virgin naugahyde. That was a comedy spoof back in the 70's, maybe before your time? I have/had MB Tex on three W123 that are/were 19 years old now (I still have one) all with over 200,000 miles. Yes the drivers seat is worn in places, and yes the passenger seat dosn't look new, but the back seat is still almost new looking. MBTex dosn't have the smell of MB leather (my kids say the new MB's with leather smell like raw fish), but at least the old MBTex shure does last.

09-02-2003, 08:13 PM	#5
davis449 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,221 Drives: 2006 Arctic White Audi A4 2.0T Q6MT	Mine has it too, and I have to say, it has such a leathery feel to it that I thought it was when I first got the car. It wasn't until closer inspection that I realized it was a vinyl-like material. I like it, though, cause my car seats show very little wear. __________________ 2006 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0T 6MT Mods: APR 93 Octane tuned APR Exhaust 034 Motorsports High Flow Cat APR High pressure Fuel Pump 034 Motorsports Front Mount Intercooler Forge Diverter Valve Evolution Motorsports Intake RS4 Rear Swaybar Stassis Coilovers 19" VMR V710's Votex Front Spoilers Votex Side Skirts Deval RS4 Rear Spoiler ECS Tuning Blackout Grille 1995 C 280 Arctic White (Sold) 1999 C 280 Sport Brilliant Silver (Sold)

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09-02-2003, 05:10 PM	#2
DougandhisC280 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1,681 Drives: 2008 SLK-280	Very durable vinyl. Go look at a bench seat in a 1985 Ford F150, that's vinyl. Ours is much more leather-like.

09-02-2003, 08:51 PM	#6
branshew Almost a Member! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 66 Drives: C280	It's like vinyl on steroids. As the point has already been made, this stuff lasts! It is way better than any vinyl that you see on typical cars. It takes alot more use and abuse and stands up to UV rays much better than traditional vinyl. It lasts as long or longer than most leathers and it doesn't scratch as easy. Plus it's a breeze to clean w/ most cleaners.

09-03-2003, 03:58 PM	#7
pks485 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 430	MB Tex is a better more durable material that does not wrinkle as leather would do. It is also easier to clean, and looks great! I have MB-Tex in my W202 and am loving it so far.

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