Nappa leather

Banned · 07-16-2007

Are the seats Nappa all over or just the middle part? And what´s about the door panels? Nappa should be smooth but the sides are not. Has anybody informations?

DansSlk · 07-16-2007

Don't think i understand mate?

If you spec Nappa it should all be Nappa apart from a few things that are not covered in it on non-AMG cars.

**alroumi** · 07-16-2007

Nappa leather trim on door handles and lower portion of the doors besides the upper trim.

Seats full nappa leather which is very soft material and not grainy like the non Nappa leather seats.

I think its worth it if you want to compare it to the designo interior trim which can sost upto 6k probably.

Banned · 07-16-2007

I ordered Nappa, but the whole "Nappa seat" is not smooth. The side parts and the door panels are in that way like the standard leather. Is Nappa smooth, or is there another way to produce it? I´m in doubt, hope you know what I mean.

**alroumi** · 07-16-2007

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Originally Posted by OWL-SLK

I ordered Nappa, but the whole "Nappa seat" is not smooth. The side parts and the door panels are in that way like the standard leather. Is Nappa smooth, or is there another way to produce it? I´m in doubt, hope you know what I mean.

I dont have a clue how it is produced but it feels smooth, thats from my experience as we had a non nappa 280 SLK and my 55 has nappa leather.

Here is a picture of the Black/Beige non nappa on a SLK280

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The nappa leather would feel softer or we could say smoother, Gero why not contact your dealership for more information?

DansSlk · 07-16-2007

Have you sat in a 55? the seats should be the same feeling on any car with Nappa and it should cover the whole seat.

**etyu** · 07-16-2007

I have brown Nappa leather as an option. They are smoother in texture and softer than regular leather but I think the side part of the seats are regular leather or "leatherette". The door inserts seems a little bit more grainy but are quite soft. The door handle inserts and the elliptical inserts on the door handles are smooth leather.

Banned · 07-16-2007

Yes I did. There is a difference and you can order black and brown Nappa in Germany only. The sides are not smooth, like the door panels. Please look pic

Banned · 07-16-2007

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Originally Posted by etyu

I have brown Nappa leather as an option. They are smoother in texture and softer than regular leather but I think the side part of the seats are regular leather or "leatherette". The door inserts seems a little bit more grainy but are quite soft. The door handle inserts and the elliptical inserts on the door handles are smooth leather.

If it´s true it would be embarrassing. You pay Nappa and get just a part of it?

**alroumi** · 07-16-2007

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Originally Posted by OWL-SLK

Yes I did. There is a difference and you can order black and brown Nappa in Germany only. The sides are not smooth, like the door panels. Please look pic

No problem here to help

**FishtailnZ** · 07-16-2007

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Originally Posted by OWL-SLK

Yes I did. There is a difference and you can order black and brown Nappa in Germany only. The sides are not smooth, like the door panels. Please look pic

Hard to tell from that pic Gero - here's a pic of my nappa leather beige interior if it's any help. There is one difference I've noticed in my interior from some other '55's and that is the seat don't have that suede material on the upper side seat bolsters. It's leather all over instead.

**alroumi** · 07-16-2007

Bill, I have just learnt something new as I just knew that the monotone SLK55 interiors dont have alacantra on the sides.

You benefit as its easier to clean.

VitaminT · 07-16-2007

Mine doesn't have the alacantara on the upper bolsters either. Just figured it was becase I don't have the Premium packs or something.

I will take a look at my 55 when I get it back but I want to say hat the entire seat is that soft smooth leather that is mmm mmm good. I like it a lot. The upper bolsters might be drying out a bit on my, but I am putting conditioner on them at least every two weeks to keep them moist.

**alroumi** · 07-16-2007

To keep the leather soft ,shiny and smooth the interior needs to be detailed every 6 months.

Personally I used to use Meguirs gold class conditioner in between the 6months before taking it to a Professional detailer. Its good for cleaning and removing black spots.

VitaminT · 07-17-2007

I have been using Lexol separate cleaner and conditioner. I don't use the cleaner everytime but it is pretty cool because you spray it on a damp microfiber and it will lather up like soap. You can then clean the leather and rinse/dry it with another microfiber. Then apply the conditioner as normal, it is the typical white lotion type stuff. I believe they also make two types of cleaner, one for newer cars that don't need reconditioning and one for older leather that needs some help.

Oh well I might look at some Zymol stuff when I go to Euro Auto Festival this year as they have a booth with all their stuff.

Banned · 07-17-2007

Bill, there´s a difference between Nappa 55 and Nappa of 200/280 and 350

**alroumi** · 07-17-2007

Gero I dont think there is any difference between the nappa on the 55 AMG and between those that are ordered on the 200K,280 or the 350. I havent seen any Nappa leather equipped SLK 200k,280 or 350 here.

Banned · 07-17-2007

Mohammed, but I did... I sent a request to MB via Email, keep you informed.

**alroumi** · 07-17-2007

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Originally Posted by OWL-SLK

Mohammed, but I did... I sent a request to Mercedes Benz via Email, keep you informed.

Okay Gero,

Portzy · 07-17-2007

I'm starting to become worried here

. I thought that the whole seat faces including backrest and squab and also the door panels/armrest/map pocket came in Nappa if you specified Nappa or have I read this thread wrong?

When we are talking about the sides of the seats are we meaning the vertical parts of the seats that tuck into the plastic plynth or the parts on the outer limits of the squab/backrest that you sit on or rest your back against?

Portzy

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Banned Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,167 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nappa leather Are the seats Nappa all over or just the middle part? And what´s about the door panels? Nappa should be smooth but the sides are not. Has anybody informations?

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Don't think i understand mate? If you spec Nappa it should all be Nappa apart from a few things that are not covered in it on non-AMG cars. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,271 Country: Thanks: 288 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	Nappa leather trim on door handles and lower portion of the doors besides the upper trim. Seats full nappa leather which is very soft material and not grainy like the non Nappa leather seats. I think its worth it if you want to compare it to the designo interior trim which can sost upto 6k probably. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Have you sat in a 55? the seats should be the same feeling on any car with Nappa and it should cover the whole seat. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,280 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	I have brown Nappa leather as an option. They are smoother in texture and softer than regular leather but I think the side part of the seats are regular leather or "leatherette". The door inserts seems a little bit more grainy but are quite soft. The door handle inserts and the elliptical inserts on the door handles are smooth leather. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

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Banned Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,167 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I ordered Nappa, but the whole "Nappa seat" is not smooth. The side parts and the door panels are in that way like the standard leather. Is Nappa smooth, or is there another way to produce it? I´m in doubt, hope you know what I mean.

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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,271 Country: Thanks: 288 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	Bill, I have just learnt something new as I just knew that the monotone SLK55 interiors dont have alacantra on the sides. You benefit as its easier to clean. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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VitaminT Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alabama Vehicle: 2005 SLK55 Posts: 361 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mine doesn't have the alacantara on the upper bolsters either. Just figured it was becase I don't have the Premium packs or something. I will take a look at my 55 when I get it back but I want to say hat the entire seat is that soft smooth leather that is mmm mmm good. I like it a lot. The upper bolsters might be drying out a bit on my, but I am putting conditioner on them at least every two weeks to keep them moist.

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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,271 Country: Thanks: 288 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	To keep the leather soft ,shiny and smooth the interior needs to be detailed every 6 months. Personally I used to use Meguirs gold class conditioner in between the 6months before taking it to a Professional detailer. Its good for cleaning and removing black spots. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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VitaminT Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alabama Vehicle: 2005 SLK55 Posts: 361 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have been using Lexol separate cleaner and conditioner. I don't use the cleaner everytime but it is pretty cool because you spray it on a damp microfiber and it will lather up like soap. You can then clean the leather and rinse/dry it with another microfiber. Then apply the conditioner as normal, it is the typical white lotion type stuff. I believe they also make two types of cleaner, one for newer cars that don't need reconditioning and one for older leather that needs some help. Oh well I might look at some Zymol stuff when I go to Euro Auto Festival this year as they have a booth with all their stuff.

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Banned Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,167 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bill, there´s a difference between Nappa 55 and Nappa of 200/280 and 350

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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,271 Country: Thanks: 288 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	Gero I dont think there is any difference between the nappa on the 55 AMG and between those that are ordered on the 200K,280 or the 350. I havent seen any Nappa leather equipped SLK 200k,280 or 350 here. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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Banned Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,167 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mohammed, but I did... I sent a request to MB via Email, keep you informed.

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Portzy Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shipley. West Yorkshire. Vehicle: SLK 280 + lots of toys. Posts: 110 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm starting to become worried here . I thought that the whole seat faces including backrest and squab and also the door panels/armrest/map pocket came in Nappa if you specified Nappa or have I read this thread wrong? When we are talking about the sides of the seats are we meaning the vertical parts of the seats that tuck into the plastic plynth or the parts on the outer limits of the squab/backrest that you sit on or rest your back against? Portzy

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