MB-Tex to Leather
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2013 MB GLK 350
MB-Tex to Leather
I have been thinking about changing my front seats (2013 GLK 350) from MB-Tex to leather. Nothing wrong with the MB-Tex just hoping Leather seat is softer. Does anyone know if the leather seat has more padding or feels softer?
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it does...feels softer and more velvety to the touch...but padding wise, I didn't see much of a difference...I was given a GLK Loaner with leather in Los Angeles once and it was nice but nothing too different than the MBTEX. I love the MB TEX since its so easy to clean and maintain. but theres nothing like opening the door and getting a blast of fresh leather in your olfactory.
if you think its worth the cost, then by all means up grade. My self however, do love the simplicity of the MBTEX and after 3 years with the car, I have traveled cross-country in twice and I can tell you I have never felt more comfortable in a car ride.
if you think its worth the cost, then by all means up grade. My self however, do love the simplicity of the MBTEX and after 3 years with the car, I have traveled cross-country in twice and I can tell you I have never felt more comfortable in a car ride.
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My previous sled was a C Class with a black leather interior and honestly the MB Tex seems softer if even a bit artificially soft and a bit rubbery in the GLK. I've gone back and forth. I like the smell but the MB Tex seems a bit softer and certainly lasts longer.
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Not worth the time, effort or $. MB-Tex looks better after years of use and requires little to no maintenance. Never going to get your investment back and the next owner won't care or pay extra for it. That is unless you're going to keep the car forever, even then it is not worth it.
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Not worth the time, effort or $. MB-Tex looks better after years of use and requires little to no maintenance. Never going to get your investment back and the next owner won't care or pay extra for it. That is unless you're going to keep the car forever, even then it is not worth it.
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my personal preference is leather for 3 reasons.
1. Real leather does not make me sweat, artificial does.
2. 80's mercs have leather seats which still looks perfectly fine, newer ones wear out quicker.
3. I ride bikes too and it is known that real leather (jackets, suits) is much more abrasion resistant then any artificial products.
Keep in mind, this is a personal opinion and it may be wrong but if I have choice, I go with leather, always.
1. Real leather does not make me sweat, artificial does.
2. 80's mercs have leather seats which still looks perfectly fine, newer ones wear out quicker.
3. I ride bikes too and it is known that real leather (jackets, suits) is much more abrasion resistant then any artificial products.
Keep in mind, this is a personal opinion and it may be wrong but if I have choice, I go with leather, always.
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I like the feel and smell of leather as well but we got our GLK to take the dog so MB-Tex semed like the way to go.
Funny thing is we put a velour seat cover on the back seat so she wouldn't slide around so we probably could have gone with leather after all, but from what I understand most GLKs come with the Tex so it might not have even been available.
vinnieg, there all sorts of leather replacement covers available; just Google it. Or, try a local upholstery shop; they can not only swap it out to leather they can add additional padding if you want that as well.
Let us know how it goes...
Funny thing is we put a velour seat cover on the back seat so she wouldn't slide around so we probably could have gone with leather after all, but from what I understand most GLKs come with the Tex so it might not have even been available.
vinnieg, there all sorts of leather replacement covers available; just Google it. Or, try a local upholstery shop; they can not only swap it out to leather they can add additional padding if you want that as well.
Let us know how it goes...
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2008 E350 4Matic, 2011 E350 4matic
http://carinfo.kiev.ua/cars/vin/mercedes
or
http://www.auto-parts.spb.ru/cat/cat...&client=dr2000
You can also sign up for a free EPC-Net account from Mercedes if you're in the US, takes longer to get all the feature codes though.
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Just use a vin decoder, there's several out there. Here's a couple:
http://carinfo.kiev.ua/cars/vin/mercedes
or
http://www.auto-parts.spb.ru/cat/cat...&client=dr2000
You can also sign up for a free EPC-Net account from Mercedes if you're in the US, takes longer to get all the feature codes though.
http://carinfo.kiev.ua/cars/vin/mercedes
or
http://www.auto-parts.spb.ru/cat/cat...&client=dr2000
You can also sign up for a free EPC-Net account from Mercedes if you're in the US, takes longer to get all the feature codes though.
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The cleaner should be fine but leather balm is intended to moisturize to keep the leather from drying out; I don't think that will do much more than just coat the MB-Tex...