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Hello, I'm shopping around for a White 560 with the Porcelain Black interior. In the beginning, all I ever saw, we're the configurations that had the black headliner and instantly fell in love with it. Then, I learned they were doing the same configurations with the beige headliner. I haven't seen either in person and the minute a dealership near me has one, I will, but I was wondering, for those of you that have, seen them person, what are your thoughts in which look better...since pictures may not capture the full essence. However, I have attached three for reference. TIA
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You could not pay me to have white leather seats again...ever. black leather may not be too eye popping but it sure does wear well and hide the inevitable dirt and stains.
I love mine in the S-65. Black wood. Black leather wheel. White seats and elsewhere as pictured. Black leather headliner. It is a Desingo. I will be replacing the front seat hides at some point. They hold up well but 11 years old and 160,000 miles in AZ sun takes its toll.
I love mine in the S-65. Black wood. Black leather wheel. White seats and elsewhere as pictured. Black leather headliner. It is a Desingo. I will be replacing the front seat hides at some point. They hold up well but 11 years old and 160,000 miles in AZ sun takes its toll.
how hard was it to maintain? Everyone screams of the risk of blue jean stains etc...
Had the white Designo napa 'porcelain' leather on the CLS63. Never any problem with staining, seats looked great (but a little darker) when sold at around 90k miles.
Correct cleaning practices will make a big difference.
I thought the same about the light color interior but once I sat in it, I fell in love with the color combo. I found this product by Seat Doctors that matches the interior exactly and helps to cover up cracks, stains and fades.
You could not pay me to have white leather seats again...ever. black leather may not be too eye popping but it sure does wear well and hide the inevitable dirt and stains.
I specifically sought out my color scheme of black ruby and silk beige espresso Napa interior for my 2019 S Class 450 bought last October w 20k miles. First owner kept it in impeccable shape. The answer for me will be the Ceramic Pro coating for the entire interior to keep it that’ way. Had the exterior done already along with Cavacka PPF front and back. The black ruby is notorious for showing the swirls and I want to keep the interior like new. Well worth the cost in the long run for the 5 years I plan on keeping it.
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I can tell you I found interior ceramic coatings to have no benefit on leather for guarding against dye transfer etc. Much better off to periodically clean and condition IMO.
I can tell you I found interior ceramic coatings to have no benefit on leather for guarding against dye transfer etc. Much better off to periodically clean and condition IMO.
well since I have a 5 year warranty w the coating and they are the go to Ceramic Pro Elite shop in the Boston area, I’m going to go for it. But I still will be treating this interior gingerly for sure.
well since I have a 5 year warranty w the coating and they are the go to Ceramic Pro Elite shop in the Boston area, I’m going to go for it. But I still will be treating this interior gingerly for sure.
I can't speak for a professionally applied interior coating, but the ones I have used myself didn't do much for me.
[QUOTE=SW20S;9283317]I can't speak for a professionally applied interior coating, but the ones I have used myself didn't do much for me.[/QUO
We ll see. I’ve had a relationship with this shop for other work over the last 20 years and Anthony and his team are perfectionists. This place has a sterling reputation in the Boston area and judging from the high end automobiles always in his shop I feel pretty confident they are using a product that will last the 5 year guarantee.
I can't speak for a professionally applied interior coating, but the ones I have used myself didn't do much for me.
Thanks for the feedback, Steve.
I have a bottle of cquartz leather ceramic coating that I've been meaning to use on my old BMW but never got around to using it.
I was going to coat the front seats in the S but I'll pass if it doesn't do any good.
I’m on my 7th s class. Two previous ones had the light gray leather, and my latest has that black&white color scheme. I’ve never noticed a problem with the light colors and staining.
On this latest car (2018 s560, I have an ebony wood, rather than piano black. The ebony is almost black with highlights that are almost golden.
My car has the black headliner. I usually prefer a lighter roof, but this one looks great.
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