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Laguna Leather, What Grade? Not Napa

2.4K views 6 replies 6 participants last post by  HemiMetal  
#1 ·
Watched a bunch of videos on YT, SRT reviews say Laguna leather. What's the story on it?

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#2 · (Edited)
Laguna is much better in terms of softness and durability as compared to Alcantra or Nappa leathers from what I've heard. It will also get softer as it ages. Some have said they noticed very small cracks in it, but many say it is the most durable. The color below is beautiful to my eyes...

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#3 ·
Both are high quality leathers and here are the characteristics of each as I understand them:

Laguna - has an aged "pull-up" effect to the leather which gives it a "vintage" look. It is resilient and long lasting

Nappa - softer and smoother than most leathers and is processed so that the natural leather grain is preserve. It is treated with water-soluble colorants which makes it fade resistant, so excellent for automotive seating. It is however, susceptible to scratching

I have the Alcantara/Nappa combo in my Scat - it is very nice. At first, I was unsure if I would like it, but I have now come to prefer it to the full leather seats I have had in other vehicles because with spirited driving, you don't slide around on the Alcantara.
 
#7 ·
I have it in my 2015 Hellcat (black Laguna) and it was one of the three features of my cat that convinced me to buy it. The other two features were the supercharger and stick shift. Soooo.... OK, Laguna leather seats come in 3rd cuz truth be known, I'd drive that badassed cat sitting on a milk crate.