Leather vs. Cloth

chops · 02-05-2012, 11:09 PM

i enjoy cloth seats and was one of the reasons why i didnt get the touring model. cant stand leather when its hot, and cant stand leather when its cold. also...the whole wrinkling of the leather once it gets worn isnt that pleasing to the eyes

LakeShow · 02-06-2012, 12:18 AM

Does the conditioner keep the leather from turning shiny black and also do you apply it on the alcantara or no? Also how to keep the leather steering wheel from turning shiny and less gripy?

Z_ealot · 02-06-2012, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Does the conditioner keep the leather from turning shiny black and also do you apply it on the alcantara or no? Also how to keep the leather steering wheel from turning shiny and less gripy?

2 options, either get some driving gloves, or just make sure and wipe it off with some good interior cleaner that's safe on leather to keep the acids from your hands from eating away at the leather on the steering wheel.

bigsix · 02-06-2012, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Does the conditioner keep the leather from turning shiny black and also do you apply it on the alcantara or no? Also how to keep the leather steering wheel from turning shiny and less gripy?

Actually, I think the conditioner makes it shiny

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-06-2012, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

I have cloth on mine, but I plan to get the Clazzio seat cover soon. I have some on my Prius, they fit and look great. I am hoping for the same thing in the Z. I occasionally carry my dog, her hair just sticks to the cloth seats where the leather can hide most of it.

This is the route I might go as well. I prefer the 2 tone leather look to go with the theme I have planned. Or I just might say f***k it and pay for custom upscale recaros??? It just depends how expensive this Z project starts getting outside of the costly turbos.

Streetlife · 02-06-2012, 09:46 AM

I prefer cloth seats for sports cars (ordered my Z that way), and leather for luxury cars (wife's car has it, all that's needed is a good high end leather cleaner and all purpose cleaner) .

kenchan · 02-06-2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveSimkus

Now that you mention it, cloth probably is better in a sports car. Do the cloth seat 370z's include cloth on the door panels too or is it only on the touring?

there is cloth on the door per below.

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Originally Posted by shaun66

What leather conditioner do you guys use?

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Originally Posted by cc370z

What do you use to help keep the leather looking good?

Griot's LeatherCare occassionally but mostly LeatherCare Spray. very easy to use and dries matte.

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Originally Posted by bigsix

Personally, I enjoy taking care of leather: reconditioning seats, trim, etc.

i honestly think taking care of leather is a pita and a big waste of my time... so this is why i take the easy route of using the LeatherCare product.

quick and very effective.

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Originally Posted by chops

i enjoy cloth seats and was one of the reasons why i didnt get the touring model. cant stand leather when its hot, and cant stand leather when its cold. also...the whole wrinkling of the leather once it gets worn isnt that pleasing to the eyes

yah me too. i wanted some of the options on the touring but didnt want the leather seats so went with the base + sports package and added the other stuff later.

sonic370 · 02-06-2012, 09:32 PM

iv'e had both i don't care really... the cloth is good in the z it wears well...
no issues so far... but at trade in time i'm sure the leather will bring an extra
500 or so

ImportConvert · 02-07-2012, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveSimkus

Which lasts longer and retains appearance better?
Do base models get cloth on the areas where the touring trim gets fake suede?
Leather can get lava-hot in the summer and icy in the winter.
Which do you prefer?

I owned a 1988 mustang GT in 2006 with a cloth interior. It was as-new, except for some color fade.

I owned a 1995 Trans Am in 2004 with leather. It had slight rubbing on the driver's side bolster. The back seat was cracked a bit where sun had hit it. Other than that, it was G2G.

Cloth/leather, just pick one. Cloth holds you in place better, leather gives the perception of quality.

Cloth can be cleaned professionally (My dad owns a company that can do this), leather, you wipe it up fast and that's that.

The only car I ever put leather conditioner on was my G20 Infiniti, and it is the newest, lowest-mile leather interior car I have owned except my Z06, and it has cracked the worst. I think that is the fault of the pleather/seat design, though, as it cracked where the seat compresses on the bottom/side when you sit in it.

I am not a fan of anything but warm water and a microfiber on leather, and it hasn't done me wrong yet.

ImportConvert · 02-07-2012, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

The Touring inserts are alcantara, not fake suede. It's like sitting on velcro.

My previous car was an Infiniti G37S coupe. It's seats were full leather.

I much prefer the Z's seats. The G37's have a problem with the center part of the seat base leather stretching. No problem with the alcantara.

I think the hot cold thing a bit overblown with leather. It's never been a problem for me.

No kidding, after about 5 seconds, it's the same temp as you. That's just the argument of someone who was too cheap to spend the money to get the leather interior and is now trying to justify it through other logic.

cossie1600 · 02-07-2012, 11:03 AM

Lol agree!

Mt Tam I am · 02-07-2012, 11:12 AM

I prefer leather on any car I own. I also like the Z's heated seats which as far as I know, only come on leather. Yes, no?

Cloth or leather:
I also prefer the lighter color grey on my seats, so when I get in the car while it has been sitting in the sun, I do not need to insulate my posterior.

anthonyy · 02-07-2012, 12:47 PM

You all wanted it, just didn't want to pay for it

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chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	i enjoy cloth seats and was one of the reasons why i didnt get the touring model. cant stand leather when its hot, and cant stand leather when its cold. also...the whole wrinkling of the leather once it gets worn isnt that pleasing to the eyes

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Streetlife Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 466 Drives: 2012 370z Mont/sport Rep Power: 16	I prefer cloth seats for sports cars (ordered my Z that way), and leather for luxury cars (wife's car has it, all that's needed is a good high end leather cleaner and all purpose cleaner) .

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sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	iv'e had both i don't care really... the cloth is good in the z it wears well... no issues so far... but at trade in time i'm sure the leather will bring an extra 500 or so

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Lol agree!

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anthonyy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 1,027 Drives: Lexus CT Rep Power: 16	You all wanted it, just didn't want to pay for it