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Black Leatherette/vinyl vs leather color
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06-13-2018, 04:15 PM | #1 |
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Black Leatherette/vinyl vs leather color
I'm trying to find a reasonably priced way to get my driver seat cover taken care of. The sensatac / leatherette / vinyl seat covers are seriously cracked on my sport drivers seat. I cannot find a new or used unit for a reasonable price and the upholstery shop said a goo based fix was going to look like crap.
How close are leather and fake leather seats in color? Seems easier to get a leather seat setup. I'd have leather seats and vinyl center console and rear. |
06-13-2018, 04:23 PM | #2 |
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My D/S seat bolster is also cracking...
It could just be me, but the black leatherette and black leather do look different enough that I think you'd notice. That said I wouldn't hesitate to swap out some or all of the seats for leather-trimmed ones if given the chance. Assuming you already have a donor car, is there a reason you wouldn't also swap out the rear bench? |
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06-13-2018, 06:35 PM | #4 |
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The vinyl is pretty matte, I’ll have to look at how the leather looks.
Aside from cracking, I like the vinyl a lot. I suspect the issue was the cold winters and maybe a pliability difference between the warmed center and sides in colder temps |
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