What does the term 'SUEDE' mean to you?

What is the origin of this term and what kind of car is a 'suede' candidate?

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Useless material to make shoes and boots out of that results in wet toes and tide marks

 

Primer.

 

can't afford the shine...

 

Okay, but it is new terminology? or from way back? does it apply to all types of customs and hot rods or was it used to describe a particular genre of car?

thx

 

Elvis covered a song about blue suede shoes- forget the original performer, but the story goes that he was singing at a high school dance and overheard a couple arguing about her stepping all over his shoes while they were dancing. True story

 

Pretty recent; maybe last ten or so years.

 

The first suede vehicle that caught my attention was Lance Sorchiks "Jersey Suede" back in 1986.
The term suede was already old then.

Photo fron Canat's 1986 in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario.

 

Ugly side out.

 

Flipside of leather...

 

Suede is a word of the English language, as we use it it describes a non shiney surface. heres a definition,
Suede most commonly refers to a type of leather with a soft, napped finish; however, it can also refer to a similar napped or brushed finish on many kinds of fabrics.
Suede leather is made from the inner splits of a side of leather, usually cow, although doe suede and pig suede are available. Because suede does not include the tough exterior skin layer, suede is less durable but softer than standard ("full-grain") leather. Sueded leather may also be brushed or napped to create the characteristic brushed texture. Its softness, thinness, and pliability make it suitable for clothing and delicate uses; suede was originally used for women's gloves. Suede leather is also popular in upholstery, shoes, bags, and other accessories, and as a lining for other leather products. Due to its textured nature and open pores, suede becomes dirty quickly and is especially susceptible to stains. As it is not washable, but must instead be cleaned carefully with special suede cleaners, it is not recommended for daily-wear items. When suede gets wet, it turns a darker color and can become damaged easily, as water drives out the essential oils that keep suede leathers supple. It is difficult to waterproof or stain-proof suede leather, though some manufacturers claim varying levels of success.
Suede leather cord is a popular trim, lacing, and jewelry material.
Suede fabrics are manufactured with a brushed or napped finish, resembling suede leather. Ultrasuede is a trademarked term for a microfiber plush with a hand resembling the softest suede, but which is more durable, and can be made resistant to liquid, stains, and crushing. It is commonly used in upholstery and fine accessories, or in clothing and shoes. Persons who enjoy suede's texture but who prefer a non-animal product, or an easier-care fabric, find Ultrasuede an expensive but luxurious alternative.
Microsuede is a newly popular microfiber knit blend fabric; it has a soft finish, but is easily distinguishable from actual suede leather. It has a great deal of stretch, and is very popular in upholstery as well as garments. Microsuede is less durable than suede leather but is commonly found in accessories and especially shoes.
Sueded silk, sueded cotton and similar sueded fabrics are brushed, sanded or chemically treated for extra softness. 'Suede' yarns are generally thick and plush, intending to resemble suede leather cord.

Its not ****ing rocket science

 

What I made Wife happy with a few years back in a fairly expensive Suede coat with the fur collar and cuffs and then when it needed cleaning I paid for it all over again....

On cars;
Don't remember if it was called suede back then but pastel tinted white primer was all the rage in the late 60's on cruisers but they stayed that way for a summer, maybe, and got real paint as soon as they started looking funky from the slightest gutter splash stain.
I always thought it was a "bored rich kid's lark" throwing away the money it cost to mask and paint a car that was ruined as quick as a pair of suede shoes in an April shower...
The local painter who did quite a few candy jobs refused to paint a car with just primer and insisted the car be painted with actual lacquer and then pastel primered on top. He didn't want his reputation "rusted" by cars rusting under the porous primer. So these guys were paying for two paint jobs just to look like their cars weren't painted... Go figure...

The next trend was the flocked car, that made them look like a tuti-fruiti rolling Xmas tree.

Suede is pretty, but an impractical pain on upholstery because you can't "scoot" your **** around to a new more comfortable position while driving because your clothes stick to it unless you "lift and reposition".

 

Lance is sometimes on the HAMB as Jersey Suede (The name of his car) and I think he will back this up,... the origins of calling a primer car suede started with this car,... it was a tongue-in-cheek play on words, He wanted to name the car like "The California Kid",... well He was from Jersey and instead of "Kid Leather" because the car wasn't shiny he called it "Suede" as in "Suede leather",.... not meaning to start a hailstorm of every car in primer being called a "Suede" finish,..... that seems to be exactly what happened.

 

Cark Perkins

 

Carl Perkins actually . Matte or seude-like finishes have been around for a while, but not used as a finished product as much as now. It was more of a transitional thing for works in progress.

 

There was an earthquake.
The buildings "suede" back and forth.
No?

 

joe & joey Thanks!- I taught a course on the history of Rock & Roll last year... forgot that it was Carl Perkins.

 

A Dumb*** club based out of Fargo North Dakota.

 

I was going to say a bunch of handsome dudes that live up where it's really, REALLY cold.....but Wowcars beat me too it.

 

Suede - can be a primer finish or a base coat painted without the clear coat.

 

I normally don't like cars in primer...but I can be SUEDE from time to time!!

Haw Haw! I crack me up!!!

 

" Ja, Ole, da Suedes, day come from right over der next to Norway. At least, dat's what it means to me, don't-cha-know."."

 

It's what the Brits call a rutabaga.

 

Suede = Southern for Swede

 

suede is a satin or semi gloss. it lays out pretty smooth without any texture like a gloss but isn't shinny like a flat.

 

Rich's '36.

 

It's the fuzzy side of cows. Don't get it wet though cuz it ruins it.

Which is really odd because our cows were always out in the rain and they seemed alright...

 

When I was a kid, it was a term used for a poor primer job. Not thinned properly and literally having a nap finish. It is an older term than most think.

 

Man, I don't like extreme Big and Littles but that look is pretty cool.

 

Suede , the other white meat.



Suede is actually a trendy word to replace the word flat which was a replacement for rat,rats have been known to eat suede and **** tiny pairs of shoes, jackets, and hats.