Wested predistressed vs novapelle

Indy_Werner · Post by **Indy_Werner** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:53 am

Forgive me if this has been explained before as there's so much discussion of the novapelle.I own a Wested regular pre-distressed and was wondering what the differences between that and the newer Novapelle are. Thanks a lot.

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:30 am

Hi,

The surface is less cracked than the Pre-d, it's a darker colour and it seems to drape more readily.

When new the surface have a very subtle 'nap' to it, so, if you run your hand over it you can see it leave an impression, a bit like you get with velvet.

These pics are of one that has been treated with pecard.

This 3rd pic is a reasonable representation of it without pecard, the more caramel jacket behind is a US Wings Pre distressed cowhide A2.

Indy_Werner · Post by **Indy_Werner** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:35 am

Thanks a lot for the info and pics! I was thinkin about gettin a CS in novapelle so I'm feelin its about time to go for that bad boy.

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 4:01 am

Kt Templar wrote: When new the surface have a very subtle 'nap' to it, so, if you run your hand over it you can see it leave an impression, a bit like you get with velvet.

My predistressed - bought in april - has exactly the same velvet/suede effect: now I'm wondering if it's novapelle...

Perhaps all the pred are now in novapelle???