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mrghostwalker
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Vinyl vs cloth
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July 07, 2020, 02:47:33 PM »
Since I am planning to order a new skin for my bench seat- I was wondering on your experiences with materials. Obviously vinyl is more durable and stain resistant however it is hot and sticky while cloth is more comfortable.
I'd like to hear your opinions on the matter.
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JohnnyPopper
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Re: Vinyl vs cloth
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July 07, 2020, 02:52:24 PM »
I've got vinyl in my K10, yes hot and sticky.
My 3+3 has cloth seats, much better, but vulnerable to staining and dirt.
To do it over, cloth with copious amounts of Scotch Guard at the outset.
Golden Rule: don't let anyone eat in your truck, ever...
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1957 Apache 3100 235 Inline 6, 3 on the tree
1973 C-20, 3+3 454 4BBL TH400 Water Injection
1978 K-10, 350 4BBL TH350 NP203 M.M. Part time Kit/Hubs
1980 C-10 under construction
zieg85
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Re: Vinyl vs cloth
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July 07, 2020, 03:55:47 PM »
I prefer Vinyl. Hold up better and easier to slide in and out.
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Carl
1985 C20 Scottsdale 7.4L 4 speed 3.21
1986 C10 under construction
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JohnnyPopper
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Old Goof
Re: Vinyl vs cloth
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July 07, 2020, 04:01:49 PM »
When I first got o'l red, I used a vinyl cleaner that worked really well, only drawback was that you slid all over the seat-against your will!
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1957 Apache 3100 235 Inline 6, 3 on the tree
1973 C-20, 3+3 454 4BBL TH400 Water Injection
1978 K-10, 350 4BBL TH350 NP203 M.M. Part time Kit/Hubs
1980 C-10 under construction
bd
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Re: Vinyl vs cloth
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July 08, 2020, 12:49:02 AM »
work truck > vinyl
dd or city cruiser > cloth
Southwestern US > dark tinted glass, working A/C, cloth, and an iced tea!
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Rich
It's difficult to know just how much you don't know until you know it.
In other words... if people learn by making mistakes, by now I should know just about everything!!!
87 R10 Silverado Fleetside 355 MPFI 700R4 3.42 Locker (aka Rusty, aka Mater)
LeeEnloe
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Re: Vinyl vs cloth
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July 08, 2020, 10:18:10 AM »
We are in Arizona but have a/c and vinyl and we love our 87 c10!!
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VileZambonie
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Re: Vinyl vs cloth
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July 08, 2020, 12:04:32 PM »
Cloth or real leather
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JohnnyPopper
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Old Goof
Re: Vinyl vs cloth
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July 08, 2020, 02:18:30 PM »
Quote from: VileZambonie on July 08, 2020, 12:04:32 PM
Cloth or real leather
That's kicking it up a notch-or two!
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1957 Apache 3100 235 Inline 6, 3 on the tree
1973 C-20, 3+3 454 4BBL TH400 Water Injection
1978 K-10, 350 4BBL TH350 NP203 M.M. Part time Kit/Hubs
1980 C-10 under construction
mrghostwalker
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Posts: 41
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Re: Vinyl vs cloth
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July 08, 2020, 02:30:03 PM »
Wow- quick response! Thanks guys!
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84GMCSierra
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Re: Vinyl vs cloth
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February 22, 2023, 05:43:52 AM »
I currently have a cloth seat, but it sat in Phoenix for 5 years so it's starting to split at the pleats, so am going to have it re done in blue vinyl, along with my visors so they match. 84 GMC Sierra 2500 base model
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Shifty
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I bleed Bowtie red...
Re: Vinyl vs cloth
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February 22, 2023, 08:53:48 AM »
Cloth, the toughest stuff you can find.
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87 R30 3+3 Longbed (days of yore)
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