AMG Leather Quality

Boo2 · 06-21-2002, 04:52 PM

I know Harris has posted this before somewhere, but how has the durability of the leather stood up in your C32? It doesn't seem as durable as the BMW I traded in. It was supple and smelled nice, but it seems more prone to cracking/folding, more than the leather in the 320. How has it been for you guys?

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Harris · 06-21-2002, 05:36 PM

Yes yes yes.....I've complained this to MB and they said as long as the leather doesnt crack, they cant do anything about it!!!

jswedberg · 06-21-2002, 10:03 PM

I think AMG uses Nappa leather. It does seem to be a little thinner, softer (and more delicate) than the leather in our ML.

JustinTRW · 06-22-2002, 03:42 PM

Yes, the nappa leather used in AMG vehicles is also used in BMW M vehicles. Go figure.

techbike · 06-22-2002, 09:42 PM

My CLK55 AMG's leather got scratched just by a button on my daughter's back jeans pocket. Zymol won't take it out.

Kar don · 06-24-2002, 11:14 AM

I recommend leatherique for this type of leather then followed by Zaino Z10 for UV protection. you can get these products at these sites. leatherique really softens up the leather and lessens the appearance of wrinkles and scratches. Nothing can get rid of these but it will make it look better. These products also leave a very matte finish. I hate shiney leather surfaces, looks very cheap.

www.leatherique.com

www.zainobros.com

Kar don · 06-24-2002, 11:23 AM

here are some before after pics of leatherique applied on a C5 corvette.

This is before

and this is after

Kar don · 06-24-2002, 11:25 AM

here is another before after pic applied on a caddilac, notice how clean the leather is and how matte the finish is compared to before. This product really is amazing.

the top pic is the before, the bottom is the after.

Boo2 · 06-24-2002, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AlBoston
... I hate shiney leather surfaces, looks very cheap.

www.leatherique.com

www.zainobros.com

Exactly. How is the scent of the product? Very impressive results.

Accord · 06-24-2002, 12:09 PM

Those are impressive results... do you have any pictures of it used on AMG leather?

Harris · 06-24-2002, 12:45 PM

Yeah, impressive. Hope it doesnt only work well on GM cars!!

Harris · 06-24-2002, 01:04 PM

I just read through the website, they have quite a few products. Rejuvinator oil, Prestine clean, Dye, Prepping agent, crack filler.... Which product(s) shall we buy to get the best results?

Kar don · 06-24-2002, 01:27 PM

Most people do not like the smell, but i like it. When I follow up with Zaino Z10, it smells pretty much like new leather, i love it. I have not tried it on any AMG vehicles but have tried it on our mercedes ML320 and it made all the rough spots extremely smooth and soft and left a very matte finish, looked better than it did when we picked up the car new. I bought the rejuvenator oil and pristine clean. What I do is work the rejuvenator oil in with my hands using about 2 handfuls per seat. Let it sit overnight without using the car in a hot climate but out of sunlight. Then in the morning you will see all the oil has been soaked in the leather and you are left with a sticky residue on the leather. Wipe the leather down with a cloth and pristine clean. Then I use a damp cloth followed by a dry microfiber to dry off the seat. I then use Zaino Z10 applied with a terry towel and let it soak in for 15 minutes then buff it out. It works great! If you have any more questions please post them.

06-21-2002, 10:03 PM	#3
jswedberg Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Dallas Posts: 581 Drives: C32 AMG	I think AMG uses Nappa leather. It does seem to be a little thinner, softer (and more delicate) than the leather in our ML. __________________ Current Vehicles: Silver '02 AMG C32 - K2a, COMAND, Xenon, Rain Sensor, CD Changer Bordeaux '00 ML320 - M1, M2, M5, Bose, Heated Seats Red '86 Mazda B2000 Red/White/Blue '86 Suzuki GSX-1100R Gold '01 Toyota Corolla (son's) Red '96 Volvo 850 Turbo (other son's) Ex-vehicles: 1997 Porsche 993, 1990 Infiniti Q45, 1988 Porsche 911 Targa, 1988 Merkur Scorpio, 1986 Saab 900 Turbo, 1978 VW Scirocco (heavily modded) , 1968 VW bug, etc.

06-22-2002, 03:42 PM	#4
JustinTRW MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,080 Drives: C32 AMG	Yes, the nappa leather used in AMG vehicles is also used in BMW M vehicles. Go figure. __________________ Regards, Justin

06-22-2002, 09:42 PM	#5
techbike Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: LI, New York Posts: 333 Drives: All of them, as much as I can...	My CLK55 AMG's leather got scratched just by a button on my daughter's back jeans pocket. Zymol won't take it out. __________________ '06 E350 4matic '01 CL 600 '66 Ford Shelby Cobra (SPF) '66 GT40 (CAVMONO29) '67 Austin Mini Cooper S

06-24-2002, 11:14 AM	#6
Kar don MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: GMT -8 hours Posts: 5,636 Drives: Mercedes-Benz	I recommend leatherique for this type of leather then followed by Zaino Z10 for UV protection. you can get these products at these sites. leatherique really softens up the leather and lessens the appearance of wrinkles and scratches. Nothing can get rid of these but it will make it look better. These products also leave a very matte finish. I hate shiney leather surfaces, looks very cheap. www.leatherique.com www.zainobros.com __________________ 12 Mercedes-Benz E350 Bluetec - Black/Ash - P2, 321 11 BMW 535xi Alpine White/Oyster- Sport, P2, 2TB, 5DL, 6NF 08 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Iridium Silver/Black Leather - P2, AMG pkg, Parktronic, Ipod (gone!) 07 Lexus GS350 Smoky Granite Mica/Ash leather - NAV, 18's, Sirius, AFS, ventilated seats, & Rear spoiler (gone!) Last edited by AlBoston; 06-24-2002 at 11:16 AM.

06-24-2002, 11:23 AM	#7
Kar don MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: GMT -8 hours Posts: 5,636 Drives: Mercedes-Benz	here are some before after pics of leatherique applied on a C5 corvette. This is before and this is after __________________ 12 Mercedes-Benz E350 Bluetec - Black/Ash - P2, 321 11 BMW 535xi Alpine White/Oyster- Sport, P2, 2TB, 5DL, 6NF 08 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Iridium Silver/Black Leather - P2, AMG pkg, Parktronic, Ipod (gone!) 07 Lexus GS350 Smoky Granite Mica/Ash leather - NAV, 18's, Sirius, AFS, ventilated seats, & Rear spoiler (gone!)

06-21-2002, 05:36 PM	#2
Harris MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,439	Yes yes yes.....I've complained this to MB and they said as long as the leather doesnt crack, they cant do anything about it!!!

06-24-2002, 11:25 AM	#8
Kar don MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: GMT -8 hours Posts: 5,636 Drives: Mercedes-Benz	here is another before after pic applied on a caddilac, notice how clean the leather is and how matte the finish is compared to before. This product really is amazing. the top pic is the before, the bottom is the after. __________________ 12 Mercedes-Benz E350 Bluetec - Black/Ash - P2, 321 11 BMW 535xi Alpine White/Oyster- Sport, P2, 2TB, 5DL, 6NF 08 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Iridium Silver/Black Leather - P2, AMG pkg, Parktronic, Ipod (gone!) 07 Lexus GS350 Smoky Granite Mica/Ash leather - NAV, 18's, Sirius, AFS, ventilated seats, & Rear spoiler (gone!)

06-24-2002, 12:09 PM	#10
Accord MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Afghanistan / South Florida / Camp Lejeune, NC Posts: 6,261 Drives: 2008 BMW M6, 2008 Ducati 1098, 2008 Ducati Monster S2R1000, 1971 Ducati Scrambler	Those are impressive results... do you have any pictures of it used on AMG leather? __________________ John MBWorld.org Moderator 2008 BMW ///M6

06-24-2002, 12:45 PM	#11
Harris MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,439	Yeah, impressive. Hope it doesnt only work well on GM cars!!

06-24-2002, 01:04 PM	#12
Harris MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,439	I just read through the website, they have quite a few products. Rejuvinator oil, Prestine clean, Dye, Prepping agent, crack filler.... Which product(s) shall we buy to get the best results?

06-24-2002, 01:27 PM	#13
Kar don MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: GMT -8 hours Posts: 5,636 Drives: Mercedes-Benz	Most people do not like the smell, but i like it. When I follow up with Zaino Z10, it smells pretty much like new leather, i love it. I have not tried it on any AMG vehicles but have tried it on our mercedes ML320 and it made all the rough spots extremely smooth and soft and left a very matte finish, looked better than it did when we picked up the car new. I bought the rejuvenator oil and pristine clean. What I do is work the rejuvenator oil in with my hands using about 2 handfuls per seat. Let it sit overnight without using the car in a hot climate but out of sunlight. Then in the morning you will see all the oil has been soaked in the leather and you are left with a sticky residue on the leather. Wipe the leather down with a cloth and pristine clean. Then I use a damp cloth followed by a dry microfiber to dry off the seat. I then use Zaino Z10 applied with a terry towel and let it soak in for 15 minutes then buff it out. It works great! If you have any more questions please post them. __________________ 12 Mercedes-Benz E350 Bluetec - Black/Ash - P2, 321 11 BMW 535xi Alpine White/Oyster- Sport, P2, 2TB, 5DL, 6NF 08 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Iridium Silver/Black Leather - P2, AMG pkg, Parktronic, Ipod (gone!) 07 Lexus GS350 Smoky Granite Mica/Ash leather - NAV, 18's, Sirius, AFS, ventilated seats, & Rear spoiler (gone!)

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