Type of Leather in C240 Sedan
11-01-2009, 10:41 PM
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2005 C Wagon (No snickering please!)
I believe it is on the seating surface only, and it is from cows. Wine comes from Napa.
I was always told by wardrobe people that Nappa leather is from goats or sheep, and tanned in chrome salts to give a supple luxury feel. Some Mercedes cars do use it as an option.
I was always told by wardrobe people that Nappa leather is from goats or sheep, and tanned in chrome salts to give a supple luxury feel. Some Mercedes cars do use it as an option.
11-02-2009, 04:38 AM
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Yes - unless you have the full leather option (don't know if it was available in the US) - recognised easily by double stitching & puckered door panels, you have MBTex with cow inserts.
MBTex is vinyl - also known in Benz speak as "Taxi leder" - Tough stuff & quite convincing. I prefer my full leather set up but some would disagree.
About 50% of Benz & BMW leather comes from obnoxious South african cows - bovine flatulence & all that.
MBTex is vinyl - also known in Benz speak as "Taxi leder" - Tough stuff & quite convincing. I prefer my full leather set up but some would disagree.
About 50% of Benz & BMW leather comes from obnoxious South african cows - bovine flatulence & all that.
Last edited by Glyn M Ruck; 11-02-2009 at 04:42 AM.
