THE KOMBI KONNECTION

Dingo · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 3:21 pm Post subject: Vinyl or fabric

For reasons of rego, I need to sort out my rear seats.

Seat belts, fix R&R, etc.

Will get new foam and coverings at the same time, also retrim front seats. Lipstick on a pig, so to speak.

The trend for restos is very much vinyl. Was thinking fabric (polyester tartan, cf original westies) might be another option. Washable, wearable, funky-ass and also breathable.

None of these 'its your kombi, do what you want' answers, I need help deciding, friends.

Cheers

Brookie · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 3:38 pm Post subject:

I voted fabric due to our weather- vinyl , even top quality, gets very hot in our warmer states.

We have done a number in vinyl and been caught out in shorts on a hot day.

It could be a good idea to visit an auto trimmer or upholstery shop and see if you can pick up enough from remainder of a roll.

We have a pro trimmer member on here who can probably offer better advice.

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Brookie · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 3:43 pm Post subject:

This one was done with picnic rugs from Autopro- were a little more expensive than real cheapies- Kombi eventually went to Queensland and was sold again about 18 months ago on e-bay and seats still looked good after 5 years or so. Had been all over north of Australia.

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Keith D · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 4:51 pm Post subject:

Hey Dingo,

My front seats were original, unmarked vinyl. Looked lovely, but as Brookie said, were horrible in the summer when wearing shorts. I covered them with fitted sheepies. Best thing I ever did. They look great and are very comfortable, even in the hottest weather.

The rear seats/bed mattresses were a disgusting mustard coloured vinyl that had gone hard and was splitting on the corners. I had them recovered professionally in velour. They look good, are very comfortable and velour is hard wearing. Unfortunately I can't remember what they cost me, but it wasn't that expensive or I would have remembered it!

Keith D

Dingo · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 5:13 pm Post subject:

Cheers guys.

Wonder why, then, all the restos are going for vinyl?

I was convinced fabric was the go, and then noticed just about everyone else going for vinyl. 100% responses so far suggest I was right.

Still havent figured out what to do with the front seats. Was thinking about leather, but it was more expensive than I thought (and I knew it was expensive to start with).

So now probably will go for matching front and back in some sort of lairy tartan, of course. For the front, will have vinyl sides and back - only back in fabric.

Keep the votes coming, especially vinyl people. Balance is everything.

Piratekombi · Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 8:50 am Post subject:

It's your kombi, do what you want.... Very Happy

I voted "fabric" before reading the other responses, as I think it would be more comfortable (especially in summer) as well as potentially more interesting (as fabrics can usually have patterns more complex and creative than vinyl....)
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Diddlie · Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 9:45 am Post subject:

I've got vinyl but am dreading sticking to the seats in summer Shocked

so I would go for fabric in the name of comfort.
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Archeress · Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:27 am Post subject:

FUR....simple Wes..FUR.
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Dingo · Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:05 pm Post subject:

I've already told you there will be some fur. So back down. Rolling Eyes

All very sensible responses. Didn't hear an argument against fabric yet...

Brookie · Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:19 pm Post subject: