Tuscany Leather

[nbfc]

The new STS does have both heated and cooled seats for the front and heated for the rear. They work great. I have had my STS for about a week now and it is on eof the best cars I have driven in. I didn't get the tuscany seats because one I didn't want to wait and the reason i really didn't notice a big difference between the swatches at the dealer.

[Ralph]

Originally Posted by nbfc

The new STS does have both heated and cooled seats for the front and heated for the rear. They work great. I have had my STS for about a week now and it is on eof the best cars I have driven in. I didn't get the tuscany seats because one I didn't want to wait and the reason i really didn't notice a big difference between the swatches at the dealer.

Congratulations! The interiors and dash layout look great in the brochure, so I can only imagine in person how good it looks! Be sure to keep us updated on any gripes, problems, or praise you have with it. Are you the guy who got the Ebony interior?

[tdogg5184]

We currently have a 2000 STS and the new STS will be the replacement. The Leather in the 2000 is fading and does not feel like the best leather. I hope that the Tuscany leather is of alot better quality than that of the old leather. My brothers infiniti seems to have alot richer of leather, i hope the new STS is similar.

[b4z]

Most of the leather today has the color painted on.

There are some manufacturers that have optional aniline or semi aniline leather(Lexus).

Aniline leather is the best quality leather with no blemishes. It is dyed in a vat and any imperfection in the leather will show through.

I do not know if glove soft leather is the same as aniline. it may just be part of the tanning process to make it softer.

I know that Mercury offers a glove soft leather. I think they call it Nudo or something like that.

I looked at the STS with the Tuscany leather and couldn't tell any difference, but I did not touch it.

I use Lexol cleaner and then conditioner on my SRX's seats. So far so good.

[megeebee]

Actually, analine is a dying process. It is preferable because the process penetrates the hide, making the color more permanent. A color application process, not unlike painting, creates a "crust" so to speak, and will fade and crack much more quickly (depending on where you live. A leather interior will last longer in Oregon, than in Scottsdale). In the 60's and 70's the difference between the leather used in Lincolns and Cadillacs was quite vast. Lincoln used a color application leather, much less costly, and cracks started to show within a couple years. Cadillac used to make a big deal about the quality of the leather they used. It was called "Sierra Grain" and was analine dyed.
As for "Tuscany" leather as used in the STS, I believe it is a "Nubuck" leather. It has a pronounced grain and a suede-like surface. This should have the effect of "holding" one in the seat. STS's so equipped will have some of the most luxurious interiors available at any price from any manufacturer.

[b4z]

Leather terms:

The last three paragraphs of the following link have a great explanation:

http://www.furnitureandthings.com/ab...=about_leather

[Ralph]

Originally Posted by b4z

I know that Mercury offers a glove soft leather. I think they call it Nudo or something like that.

Maybe you mean "Nappa?" I know that Mercedes advertizes its S-Class leather as "buttery-soft and hand fitted Nappa leather."

Mind you, I doubt that Mercury would use Nappa if it's that exclusive.

[FLEALAMI]

It's like "rich Corinthian leather" only better.

Flea