Macadamia nut interior
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Macadamia nut interior
For those that have the macadamia nut interior color does it get dirty easy? I have always owned black interiors due to loading bicycle gear and such in the cargo bay and worry that the tan color would look dirty after a while, especially behind the third and second row seat backs. I do like the way the tan looks it makes the interior of the GL look bigger. I wish MB would have done tan seats with black dash, foot wells and black cargo areas.
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For those that have the macadamia nut interior color does it get dirty easy? I have always owned black interiors due to loading bicycle gear and such in the cargo bay and worry that the tan color would look dirty after a while, especially behind the third and second row seat backs. I do like the way the tan looks it makes the interior of the GL look bigger. I wish MB would have done tan seats with black dash and foot wheels as well as black cargo areas.
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For those that have the macadamia nut interior color does it get dirty easy? I have always owned black interiors due to loading bicycle gear and such in the cargo bay and worry that the tan color would look dirty after a while, especially behind the third and second row seat backs. I do like the way the tan looks it makes the interior of the GL look bigger. I wish MB would have done tan seats with black dash and foot wheels as well as black cargo areas.
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I have the Macadamia interior, and love it. Mine is the MB-Tex, and it can get dirty fairly easily, but cleans up just as easily. Suggest getting the custom Weathertech cargo liner and floor liners for all three rows. I also bought the Canvasback of Idaho cargo liner, which is also custom made. This comes in handy if you are really loading up the cargo area. I provides protection for the carpeted areas up the sides in the rear area as well as the backs of both the second and third rows. There is even a custom slit for the seat back covers so you have the option of raising or lowering part of the seat, leaving the other part in place. It really maximizes the protection for the entire cargo area.
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I don't know BMW's pleather but MB Tex is an engineered vinyl material which is slightly less supple than the leather they offer but is, IMHO, sturdier and somewhat easier to care for.
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The problem is that the demand for Nalgahide caused the nalga herds to be decimated which is why MB went to MB Tex. In the old days, the cowboys would round up the nalga herds and slaughter them like the old buffalo hunter did to the buffalos.
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I too have the mac MB Tex and wile I typically own cars with black interiors am quite happy with the choice. My experience is similar to others ablove: 1)it actually shows less dirt than the black in some cases (eg sand, dirt, etc). 2) biggest problem I have is with the seats as I find the dye from jeans rubs off. However its quite easy to clean simple wipe down with a leather cleaner or moist cloth with a little bit of soap.
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I have Mac Leather and it does track blue jean color, etc. What's everyone using for leather cleaner? I also ordered the canvasback for the rear - glad to see you like it JDT1
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I have the Macadamia interior, and love it. Mine is the MB-Tex, and it can get dirty fairly easily, but cleans up just as easily. Suggest getting the custom Weathertech cargo liner and floor liners for all three rows. I also bought the Canvasback of Idaho cargo liner, which is also custom made. This comes in handy if you are really loading up the cargo area. I provides protection for the carpeted areas up the sides in the rear area as well as the backs of both the second and third rows. There is even a custom slit for the seat back covers so you have the option of raising or lowering part of the seat, leaving the other part in place. It really maximizes the protection for the entire cargo area.
Did you consider the "rear seat cover" from Canvasback? Have a dog that loves riding in the car, and I dread having it ride in the wife's S550.
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I'll have to look into the Canvasback rear seat cover you mentioned. I also have a dog that occasionally travels with me, but we usually use the other vehicle and lay a small blanket over the seat. Not really enough room for our Golden Retreiver. Thanks for the tip. I guess I missed it that Canvasback has this type of seat cover.
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I'll have to look into the Canvasback rear seat cover you mentioned. I also have a dog that occasionally travels with me, but we usually use the other vehicle and lay a small blanket over the seat. Not really enough room for our Golden Retreiver. Thanks for the tip. I guess I missed it that Canvasback has this type of seat cover.
I'll have to look into the Canvasback rear seat cover you mentioned. I also have a dog that occasionally travels with me, but we usually use the other vehicle and lay a small blanket over the seat. Not really enough room for our Golden Retreiver. Thanks for the tip. I guess I missed it that Canvasback has this type of seat cover.
Just ordered an OEM rear seat cover in grey (only color) for the GL. According to the parts counter, it's made for dogs, wet bathing suits, kids, etc. and can be used for both the 2nd & 3rd row. Less expensive than Canvasback rear seat cover.
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Thanks for the info. It only comes in grey for the GL? Do you have a part number? I have a GL accessories catalog by MB, and it does list a rear seat cover in either beige or grey, but no part number is shown. Just says to contact the dealer. I'm surprised it would work for either the second or third row seats since there is a significant size difference in those seats. Must be adjustible in some way. Also, is the cover designed to work with the seats when half the seat is up and half is down? Thanks.
