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Ryanbabz71 · 03-08-2012, 12:12 PM

Found an ashen gray vert locally has everything I would get in a 2SS (doesnt have polished wheels but I am on the fence with that) EXCEPT it has black/light gray leather interior. Anyone have any issues with the lighter colored leather interior. I am more of a fan of all black interior myself.

Thanks!

cb2011rs · 03-08-2012, 12:15 PM

I have the gray interior and love it . No problems here . I always go for black interior myself , much easier to maintain . I really liked the gray so I went for it and found it is not that hard to keep up on . Also it seems like it is holding up well but I have only had the car 7 months . Good luck ....

Ryanbabz71 · 03-08-2012, 12:16 PM

Also it wont be a DD

woodj · 03-08-2012, 12:18 PM

My black/beige interior still looks like new. The leather seems a little thin and does tend to wrinkle but so far so good with 6500 on the odometer. Mine is also a vert.

vroomapunk · 03-08-2012, 12:29 PM

I was going to do black, but the contrast of gray and black or tan and black makes a huge difference. The black just kinda gets boring and runs together since the rest of the interior is black.

I chose tan because, unlike the gray, the carpet stays black. Gray has light carpet.

firehawk1 · 03-08-2012, 04:15 PM

I have the black and gray interior on my 2010 SIM SS. No problems with the leather and I think that it makes the interior look bigger. The all black interior makes the interior look too dark.

nomadicdogg · 03-08-2012, 06:50 PM

keep it cleaned which is pretty easy and enjoy the pop of a light interior,
lots of compliments from people who always see the black ones

montyhp · 03-08-2012, 07:53 PM

I shopped long and hard for a car with light interior. Here in S.TX, black interior is murder in the summer (routinely over 100 degrees). I am a full time student so my car sits out during the day. Even with a sun shield it is awful (had black leather for the last 5 years).

No eating in my car and I put a towel over the seat when I drink coffee.

Kilo-9 · 03-09-2012, 10:05 AM

I usually lean toward black interior myself, but in a 'vert, gray might be the better (read:cooler) choice.

MS3DALE · 03-09-2012, 10:24 AM

Go for it Ryan!!

cab2g · 03-09-2012, 10:56 AM

The only pitfall with the lighter leather is that dirt will stain it on the "friction areas" such as the seat bolsters that you slide across to get in and out of the car... If you want to keep it looking pristine, you should probably wash it as soon as you can see any dirt on the edges in full sunlight. A microfiber towel and warm water works wonders... I wipe down my beige surfaces about once a month and it looks new still.

But one serious warning. Never wear unwashed jeans... the blue will rub off everywhere!

greenrail · 03-09-2012, 12:20 PM

The lighter color, will make the interior appear more open and less claustrophobic.

That's why I went with the IOM interior on my car. As with any leather, take care of it. I go over mine several times per year with cleaner and conditioner.

I would go one step further, I don't allow any Denim in my car. It is very hard on leather.

MS3DALE · 03-09-2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cab2g

The only pitfall with the lighter leather is that dirt will stain it on the "friction areas" such as the seat bolsters that you slide across to get in and out of the car... If you want to keep it looking pristine, you should probably wash it as soon as you can see any dirt on the edges in full sunlight. A microfiber towel and warm water works wonders... I wipe down my beige surfaces about once a month and it looks new still.

But one serious warning. Never wear unwashed jeans... the blue will rub off everywhere!

Those are two major issues with light colored leather interior,thats one reason why I didn't get the Orange interior in mine,the outer seat bolsters and lower cushions look dirty after awhile,only if you wear jeans its not dirt,its the Blue dye from the jeans!

IBM · 03-09-2012, 03:02 PM

Whatever you do... If you get the gray interior get aftermarket mats! Otherwise your OEM ones will look disgusting within the first 2 weeks. I use cheap dark gray mats from autozone and replace them once they start wrinkling up on the sides and getting worn. And they don't look out of place. Besides the light carpet, I think gray is the best ofthe 3 interiors.

03-08-2012, 12:12 PM	#1
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	Interior Question - Light Colored Leather Found an ashen gray vert locally has everything I would get in a 2SS (doesnt have polished wheels but I am on the fence with that) EXCEPT it has black/light gray leather interior. Anyone have any issues with the lighter colored leather interior. I am more of a fan of all black interior myself. Thanks! __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

03-08-2012, 12:16 PM	#3
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	Also it wont be a DD __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

03-08-2012, 12:18 PM	#4
woodj Drives: 2SS/RS RJT Vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 658 View My Garage	My black/beige interior still looks like new. The leather seems a little thin and does tend to wrinkle but so far so good with 6500 on the odometer. Mine is also a vert. __________________ K&N Typhoon CAI, Flowmaster Outlaw axle backs, Vertini 20" Wheels, Sparks Restorations SS Emblems, GM Wind Restrictor, Splash Guards

03-08-2012, 12:29 PM	#5
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	I was going to do black, but the contrast of gray and black or tan and black makes a huge difference. The black just kinda gets boring and runs together since the rest of the interior is black. I chose tan because, unlike the gray, the carpet stays black. Gray has light carpet. __________________

03-08-2012, 04:15 PM	#6
firehawk1 Drives: 1999 Firehawk,2007 ZO6,2010SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 46	black& gray interior I have the black and gray interior on my 2010 SIM SS. No problems with the leather and I think that it makes the interior look bigger. The all black interior makes the interior look too dark.

03-08-2012, 12:15 PM	#2
cb2011rs Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boca Raton , Florida Posts: 306 View My Garage	I have the gray interior and love it . No problems here . I always go for black interior myself , much easier to maintain . I really liked the gray so I went for it and found it is not that hard to keep up on . Also it seems like it is holding up well but I have only had the car 7 months . Good luck ....

03-08-2012, 06:50 PM	#7
nomadicdogg Drives: '10 2SS/RS Cyber Grey Camaro (sold) Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Western, PA Posts: 1,737 View My Garage	keep it cleaned which is pretty easy and enjoy the pop of a light interior, lots of compliments from people who always see the black ones

03-08-2012, 07:53 PM	#8
montyhp Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Red Jewel w/Beige Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: East of San Antonio, TX Posts: 148	I shopped long and hard for a car with light interior. Here in S.TX, black interior is murder in the summer (routinely over 100 degrees). I am a full time student so my car sits out during the day. Even with a sun shield it is awful (had black leather for the last 5 years). No eating in my car and I put a towel over the seat when I drink coffee.

03-09-2012, 10:05 AM	#9
Kilo-9 Dog Is My Copilot Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,394	I usually lean toward black interior myself, but in a 'vert, gray might be the better (read:cooler) choice. __________________

03-09-2012, 10:24 AM	#10
MS3DALE Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3/6M Litho#190 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Carmichaels,Pa. Posts: 2,274 View My Garage	Go for it Ryan!! __________________ '11 IOM 2SS/RS LS3/6M HURST - Roto-Fab CAI-Kook's LTs-CORSA-Black Bear tuned Proud Litho owner #190 - Homecoming Litho #120 '15 SILVERADO Z71 1500 LTZ Crew Cab - 6.2 "Midnight Edition" -Airaid intake-CORSA

03-09-2012, 10:56 AM	#11
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	The only pitfall with the lighter leather is that dirt will stain it on the "friction areas" such as the seat bolsters that you slide across to get in and out of the car... If you want to keep it looking pristine, you should probably wash it as soon as you can see any dirt on the edges in full sunlight. A microfiber towel and warm water works wonders... I wipe down my beige surfaces about once a month and it looks new still. But one serious warning. Never wear unwashed jeans... the blue will rub off everywhere! __________________

03-09-2012, 12:20 PM	#12
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,395	The lighter color, will make the interior appear more open and less claustrophobic. That's why I went with the IOM interior on my car. As with any leather, take care of it. I go over mine several times per year with cleaner and conditioner. I would go one step further, I don't allow any Denim in my car. It is very hard on leather. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

03-09-2012, 03:02 PM	#14
IBM Drives: '11 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N. Kentucky Posts: 1,050	Whatever you do... If you get the gray interior get aftermarket mats! Otherwise your OEM ones will look disgusting within the first 2 weeks. I use cheap dark gray mats from autozone and replace them once they start wrinkling up on the sides and getting worn. And they don't look out of place. Besides the light carpet, I think gray is the best ofthe 3 interiors. __________________

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