Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: Steve on June 12, 2009, 20:22:29

Title: Roser leather
Post by: Steve on June 12, 2009, 20:22:29

GAHH apparently have two types of black leather available, 241 Black and 1058 "Roser" Black. What is the difference, and which is the best choice in terms of originality, overall appearance and durability between "Roser" and regular?
Steve Hamilton
Vancouver, BC
1969 silver 280SL

Title: Re: Roser leather
Post by: Bob G ✝︎ on June 16, 2009, 01:19:40

Steve.

I am not an expert. But I will tell you that Roser which was the factory leather used by Mercedes-Benz is not the same texture it was when the cars were new.  I think they sold out to Connley leather . I could be wrong, however from what I have seen in restored Pagodas and W111s it looks way different than I remember.

Bob Geco

Title: Re: Roser leather
Post by: Steve on June 18, 2009, 18:40:34

Hi Bob,
Thanks for the information. I've decided to go with the standard leather and carpet set from GAHH as I understand their quality is one of the best.
Regards,
Steve

Title: Re: Roser leather
Post by: Douglas on June 18, 2009, 18:47:56

I would call GAHH and ask them to clarify. They're very friendly folks.

Title: Re: Roser leather
Post by: Mike on June 19, 2009, 21:32:16

I would be curious to learn what GAHH says.  The way that it was once explained to me was that the Roser was not "true black".  In certain lights it can appear to have some color in it such as dark brown.  In other lights it can appear to be dark blue.