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Telling leather from vinyl
Just became the owner of a 1984 300TD. I'd like to clean the inside to within an inch of its life. I can't tell if the seats are actually leather or some sort of vinyl. Does anyone know how to tell the difference?
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From my experience, leather is a different color at the creases, especially when aged. Vinyl won't do that.
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In an 84 300TD, it is almost 100% certain to be MB Tex (vinyl). There were a few with leather, but very rare. Most owners prefer the MB Tex as it is almost impossible to wear it out. The leather doesn't do too well after 20 years in the sunlight.
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The stitching pattern will be different for leather versus MB Tex. If the center section is perforated and has stitching running the full length of the bottom and the full length of the back, then it is MB Tex. If it is leather, then it will be a patchwork of panels. The best stuff for cleaning and restoring MB Tex is Vinylex.
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Also, unless the previous owner(s) took exceptional care of leather seats, they should show quite a few smallish cracks.
I'm surprised that no one has mentioned that, were it leather on that age of a car, the smell would remind you somewhat of a barnyard. |
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Thanks everyone!
Much obliged for the assistance!
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