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Offline mrghostwalker

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Vinyl vs cloth
« on: 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.

Offline JohnnyPopper

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Re: Vinyl vs cloth
« Reply #1 on: 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.

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Offline zieg85

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Re: Vinyl vs cloth
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2020, 03:55:47 PM »
I prefer Vinyl.  Hold up better and easier to slide in and out.
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Re: Vinyl vs cloth
« Reply #3 on: 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!  :o
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Offline bd

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Re: Vinyl vs cloth
« Reply #4 on: 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!   8)
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Offline LeeEnloe

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Re: Vinyl vs cloth
« Reply #5 on: 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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Re: Vinyl vs cloth
« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2020, 12:04:32 PM »
Cloth or real leather
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Offline JohnnyPopper

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Re: Vinyl vs cloth
« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2020, 02:18:30 PM »
Cloth or real leather

That's kicking it up a notch-or two!
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Offline mrghostwalker

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Re: Vinyl vs cloth
« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2020, 02:30:03 PM »
Wow- quick response! Thanks guys!

Offline 84GMCSierra

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Re: Vinyl vs cloth
« Reply #9 on: 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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Re: Vinyl vs cloth
« Reply #10 on: February 22, 2023, 08:53:48 AM »
Cloth, the toughest stuff you can find. 
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