Glossary / General

vinyl

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Vinyl is a type of plastic material often used in car roofs and interiors. It's cheaper than canvas but doesn't look or last as well.

Technical Definition

Vinyl is a synthetic plastic material commonly used in automotive interiors and exteriors, including convertible tops. It is less expensive than canvas but can be less durable and less visually appealing.

Hear It Discussed

"Same thing that like kind of messes with vinyl when you get like your windows tinted, you're told don't use Windex, it'll mess up your tint."
Bailey Clayton | Hand Paint vs. Vinyl. Why It Matters Who Wins Overcrest 10:47

"somebody who just had barely had vinyl on their seats you know they had towels all over everything and just that had never been able to get around"
TMCP #650: Ask Rick – Father’s Day Car Shows, Summer Cruise Nights, and Patriotic Auction Temptations The MuscleCar Place 25:01

"Are Tesla seats any of them fabric? [1832.7s] No, it's all vinyl. [1833.9s] Yeah."
Cheap Detailers How To Deal With It? Should I Wax a Car? Episode #956 Pints and Polishing Auto Detailing Podcast 30:29