Why does the leather feel so...cheap? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

tommygun6644 · 02-07-2010, 03:37 AM

Excuse my ignorance on the matter, but...

to me, the seats just feel cheap. I don't believe they are real leather, correct?

My friend's 07 SS/SC Cobalt has leather that "feels" like it's a higher quality than the Camaro's, and I think he's said that it isn't real.

Thoughts?

OUR72GTO · 02-07-2010, 04:01 AM

The " seating areas" are " real " leather......The trim and sides are not.

papabearcamaro · 02-07-2010, 06:09 AM

Thats another reason why i went the 1SS route. Had no idea how the so called leather would hold up over time. Cloth just seems to look better years down the road.

first one · 02-07-2010, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by papabearcamaro

Thats another reason why i went the 1SS route. Had no idea how the so called leather would hold up over time. Cloth just seems to look better years down the road.

+1

full of days · 02-07-2010, 06:46 AM

reconditioning the leather seats brings them back to new condition... not a big deal IMO

FANTA-Z · 02-07-2010, 07:40 AM

The sides are probably not real leather because they are what takes the most abuse. How many Fbodies have you seen that didnt have the noticable spot on the side bolsters from getting in and out of the car. Maybe GM is trying to compensate for this..............dunno for sure just my thoughts.

67MellowYellow · 02-07-2010, 08:00 AM

Seems fine to me. It's a top grain hide and has a nice feel to it. The sides and back seats are vinyl though which is fine for wear and tear. The cloth seats were comfy too but I didn't like them as well as the leather.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 02-07-2010, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by full of days

reconditioning the leather seats brings them back to new condition... not a big deal IMO

The leather is very nice. Of course you have to take care of it, but that is part of the joy of caring for your baby. The 1SS package was great except I couldn't get leather. So I had to go 2SS. Cloth can stain too easy, absorb spills, etc. Just too many things can mess them up IMO.

Russell James · 02-07-2010, 08:32 AM

You don't have leather seats. You have "Leather Appointed Surfaces".

Same as a Vette, a Caddilac.... Most cars haven't had full leather seats for probably over 20 years. Except the real expensive exotics like Bentleys.

If you like your cars affordable, the seats are not going to have a whole lot of leather. But I like mine. Put some good leather conditioner on them if you want them to feel softer. I use some stuff called Pinnacle, and it makes it look like fine Corinthian leather from gently raised corn fed heffers.

geminidreams · 02-07-2010, 09:23 AM

We all talked to Fbodfather when he was here in Utah and he told us that Jeans and Leather seats dont mix. Your jeans will wear down any leather fast especially the sides of your seats.

I love my leather seats and those wonderful seat warmers

..

markbolt · 02-07-2010, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 67MellowYellow

Seems fine to me. It's a top grain hide and has a nice feel to it. The sides and back seats are vinyl though which is fine for wear and tear. The cloth seats were comfy too but I didn't like them as well as the leather.

My back seat are leather, why would they only put leather in front and not the back seats?

Indpowr · 02-07-2010, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by markbolt

My back seat are leather, why would they only put leather in front and not the back seats?

Yep, as well the armrest in the center is also not leather...

They do this to keep down cost and the leather is very thin..

We addressed this by using upgraded leather and full leather in our products...

Darth_Emma · 02-07-2010, 09:37 AM

I don't think the leather feels cheap at all. I really like it.

SGOS252382 · 02-07-2010, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by geminidreams

We all talked to Fbodfather when he was here in Utah and he told us that Jeans and Leather seats dont mix. Your jeans will wear down any leather fast especially the sides of your seats.

I love my leather seats and those wonderful seat warmers

..

Off topic, but I just love the seat warmers (even down here in SW Florida). They heat up fast and get real hot. They work 100% better than the heated seats in my dad's Toyota 4Runner.

02-07-2010, 03:37 AM	#1
tommygun6644 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Cobalt LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Schenectady, New York Posts: 292	Why does the leather feel so...cheap? Excuse my ignorance on the matter, but... to me, the seats just feel cheap. I don't believe they are real leather, correct? My friend's 07 SS/SC Cobalt has leather that "feels" like it's a higher quality than the Camaro's, and I think he's said that it isn't real. Thoughts? __________________

02-07-2010, 04:01 AM	#2
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	The " seating areas" are " real " leather......The trim and sides are not. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

02-07-2010, 06:09 AM	#3
papabearcamaro Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: WI. Posts: 1,744	Thats another reason why i went the 1SS route. Had no idea how the so called leather would hold up over time. Cloth just seems to look better years down the road. __________________ SOLD(Traded for 2012 Silverado Z71 4x4 and 2012 Sonic Hatch.)...2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/LS3,yellow with House of Kolor Tangerine Pearl rally stripes,manual trans.Hurst short throw shifter,4 pack rally gauges,Roto-Fab air intake,Kooks long tube headers with high-flow cats,Borla S-Type catback exhaust,Comp Cam,PRC ported heads,Maggie with 3.6 pulley and 1:1 cog drive,secondary fuel system with 65lb injectors,ADM digital A/F and Boost gauge,Pfadt trailing arms and subframe bushings.614.25rwhp/566.82rwtq on 8# of boost. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EX.Cab 4X4 Z71.

02-07-2010, 06:46 AM	#5
full of days Drives: Camaro GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 723	reconditioning the leather seats brings them back to new condition... not a big deal IMO __________________ *Post Tenebras Lux*

02-07-2010, 09:23 AM	#10
geminidreams Drives: ABM 2LT / RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 2,391	We all talked to Fbodfather when he was here in Utah and he told us that Jeans and Leather seats dont mix. Your jeans will wear down any leather fast especially the sides of your seats. I love my leather seats and those wonderful seat warmers .. __________________ Mods to date: ABM Catch can, Pfadt stage II racing suspension, axel back magna flows, Araid CAI. New Vinyl stripes and Powder coated my factory rims.

02-07-2010, 07:40 AM	#6
FANTA-Z Drives: 2010 SSRS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 388	The sides are probably not real leather because they are what takes the most abuse. How many Fbodies have you seen that didnt have the noticable spot on the side bolsters from getting in and out of the car. Maybe GM is trying to compensate for this..............dunno for sure just my thoughts.

02-07-2010, 08:00 AM	#7
67MellowYellow Drives: 2010 SS/RS ABM M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East of Seattle Posts: 85	Seems fine to me. It's a top grain hide and has a nice feel to it. The sides and back seats are vinyl though which is fine for wear and tear. The cloth seats were comfy too but I didn't like them as well as the leather.

02-07-2010, 08:32 AM	#9
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	You don't have leather seats. You have "Leather Appointed Surfaces". Same as a Vette, a Caddilac.... Most cars haven't had full leather seats for probably over 20 years. Except the real expensive exotics like Bentleys. If you like your cars affordable, the seats are not going to have a whole lot of leather. But I like mine. Put some good leather conditioner on them if you want them to feel softer. I use some stuff called Pinnacle, and it makes it look like fine Corinthian leather from gently raised corn fed heffers.

02-07-2010, 09:37 AM	#13
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I don't think the leather feels cheap at all. I really like it.

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