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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Interior & Equipment => Seats and Restraints => Topic started by: mrghostwalker on July 07, 2020, 02:47:33 pm

Title: Vinyl vs cloth
Post by: mrghostwalker 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.
Title: Re: Vinyl vs cloth
Post by: JohnnyPopper 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.

Golden Rule: don't let anyone eat in your truck, ever... 8)
Title: Re: Vinyl vs cloth
Post by: zieg85 on July 07, 2020, 03:55:47 pm: I prefer Vinyl. Hold up better and easier to slide in and out.
Title: Re: Vinyl vs cloth
Post by: JohnnyPopper 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
Title: Re: Vinyl vs cloth
Post by: bd 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)
Title: Re: Vinyl vs cloth
Post by: LeeEnloe 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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Title: Re: Vinyl vs cloth
Post by: VileZambonie on July 08, 2020, 12:04:32 pm: Cloth or real leather
Title: Re: Vinyl vs cloth
Post by: JohnnyPopper on 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!
Title: Re: Vinyl vs cloth
Post by: mrghostwalker on July 08, 2020, 02:30:03 pm: Wow- quick response! Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Vinyl vs cloth
Post by: 84GMCSierra 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
Title: Re: Vinyl vs cloth
Post by: Shifty on February 22, 2023, 08:53:48 am: Cloth, the toughest stuff you can find.