Sheepskins for the SL

[DALE DORIA]

Thanks Mark!

[ymsin]

Just to deviate from this topic - does anyone find any difference between MBTex and Leather?

I personally find MBTex a little hard - and not as comfy as the leather. However, maintenance of the MBTex is much simpler than the leather.

[MBenzNL]

MB-tex...that is the fake leather, isn't it?

If it is: MB-tex is fairly harsh compared to leather and personally I do not like the look of it (although the 2001 C class tex looks a lot better as the tex in the older models).
Leather is easy to maintain as well. I have no problem keeping the gray leather of my C class clean and I have just put some OEM MB leather care/cleaner (000 986 05 71) on all the leather parts of my 300CE interior. The black leather of the rear head rests (roll-bar) of that car turned white and the seats were fairly harsh (the car has barely been used the last 3 years). easy job

greetingz,

I don't have sheepskins but have heard that the backing sometimes defaces the leather under the covers.

If you are covering the seats becasue they are in bad shape you have nothing to worry about. If your seats are excellent you may cause damage to the leather, over time. I think you still have to condition the leather, keep it clean and remove the covers from time to time. Anyone to confirm this?

Steve
'85 500SL (Euro)

[DALE DORIA]

My wife had a set on her 190E for approximatly 9 years. We just sold the car, removed the skins, and the seats were PERFECT. However, they were not leather, but M-Tex. I have heard that they should be removed periodically for cleaning, and to restore the leather if needed......but I have not heard or seen any proof to this notion.

[ymsin]

As MBenz said, MBtex is fake leather. So - it doesnt really have the sensitivity and care needed for genuine leathers. Tough stuff.

[G-Benz]

Check http://www.precisionauto.com. They seem to carry a very nice line of sheepskin covers, tailor made to fit, and in a variety of colors. Pricey though, about $500/set.