How do you tell the difference between leather and leatherette?
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My Ride: 2008 Space Gray 550i, Light Poplar Wood, Anthracite Head Liner, Sport Package, Sport Automatic Transmission, Cold Weather Package, Front Ventilated Comfort Seats in Black Nasca Leather, NAV, HUD, Active Steering, Comfort Access, Night Vision, Lane Deviation Warning, Active Cruise Control, Heated Rear Seats, Folding Rear Seats, Power Shade w/ Rear Side-Shades, Rear Air Bags, Logic 7, HD Radio, Sirius Satellite Radio, iPod/USB Adapter. Car in BMW Body Shop, estimated completion 01/24/07.
Originally Posted by Ray Hull' post='515752' date='Jan 9 2008, 06:40 PM
Leather burnishes and cracks; vinyl sweats.
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My Ride: 2008 BMW 550i Sport
Carbon Black Metallic/Cream Beige
Manny tranny and other stuff
Recently gone, but never forgotten:
2005 Ford Mustang GT (hence the name)
Torch Red/Crimson
Manny tranny and every option available for that year
2002 Chrysler 300M Special
Brilliant Black/Light Taupe/Dark Slate
Autostick and goo-gobs of neat features that I will sorely miss
Kudos to Allen on how well he keeps his interiors. There seems to be few of us out here who keep the interior as nice looking as the exterior. I've seen pictures (and in person) of immaculate exteriors and the interior is beat all to heck.
But on topic, I think leatherette doesn't age well. After a few years, it starts looking like an old vinyl couch or something. It's not worn, just old looking. Leather, when taken care of, gains character with age and still looks good.
But on topic, I think leatherette doesn't age well. After a few years, it starts looking like an old vinyl couch or something. It's not worn, just old looking. Leather, when taken care of, gains character with age and still looks good.
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