Is "marine grade" vinyl interior any different from vinyl of the past?

[Nomadin]

I had a 1991 Wrangler Islander with a vinyl interior. I loved that Jeep, but the interior was really hot. I had to keep towels in the vehicle to put under my legs when I wore shorts so I wouldn't sweat all over the place. Has anything changed since then? Is a "marine grade" vinyl interior a different vinyl?

I am still weighing the differences between Base and Black Diamond. I love the idea of an easy to clean and maintain interior, but comfort and price might win out.

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[Hkak45]

May be a little different but will still get hot the same way that leather does. Cloth will be the best for staying cool... anything else will get hot. With that said I’m still 100% buying vinyl for waterproof characteristics. I don’t mind a little burn on my bum from the heat once in a while?

 

[zeak]

I think that's only an issue if you're leaving the car outside with the top off for awhile. I had a convertible with tan leather seats and never had a problem just driving around in the sun.

 

[Garemlin]

Throw some canvas seat covers on the seats. Problem solved.

 

[CascadianCorvid]

I'm getting vinyl, then putting seat covers on for my daily driving. I'll take them off when I go get dirty.

 

[SkullsWalk]

I'm getting vinyl, then putting seat covers on for my daily driving. I'll take them off when I go get dirty.

Same, these look interesting, been posted in various threads, heated and cooled
https://katzkin.com/degreez/

 

[CascadianCorvid]

I've definitely been looking into cooling seat covers. Those look awesome.

 

[BroncBro]

Same, these look interesting, been posted in various threads, heated and cooled
https://katzkin.com/degreez/

Oh wow. Does anyone here have any feedback on these type of Katzkin covers?

 

[SkullsWalk]

Oh wow. Does anyone here have any feedback on these type of Katzkin covers?

I think a few people had them and liked them, but can't remember. Guess I'll just have to find out the hard way haha

 

[wolfpackinva]

Throw some canvas seat covers on the seats. Problem solved.

That's my plan.

 

[Sammy7]

I wonder how much hype the vinyl would be getting if Ford hadn’t tossed “marine-grade” into the name. My hat’s off to the marketing team.

 

[bbqbronco]

The price we pay, at least in TX.

 

[Tdifonzo]

I think it’s just the normal “faux leather” vinyl that a lot of other auto makers like Lexus have been using, and that the “marine grade” term has to do with the stitching/seams being different so that water doesn’t get inside of the seat and start to stink, etc. but this is 100% a guess. ?

 

[DrKennethNoisewater]

I think it’s just the normal “faux leather” vinyl that a lot of other auto makers like Lexus have been using, and that the “marine grade” term has to do with the stitching/seams being different so that water doesn’t get inside of the seat and start to stink, etc. but this is 100% a guess. ?

Yep. The word "vinyl" conjures up memories of crappy old 80s cars, but really it's just synthetic leather. And these days, the "leatherette" or "pleather" or whatever it's called in various cars is pretty damn good and the average person would think it IS leather. "Marine-grade" was a brilliant marketing ploy.

 

[zeak]

The heated/cooled covers look awesome. Probably have to go with XT leather option to make sure you have good water resistance if you want to fine with rain and rinsing it.

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