Topic: Which reproduction upholstery is better?

[Mitchjd2]

This should be interesting to hear your opinions....

My mustang has original pony seats (emberglow and parchment) on the back seats which is in almost perfect condition. the front seats were covered by the previous owner in reproduction vinyl.
 
I don't know if any of you have ever been able to compare the old and the new side by side but I have to tell you, the old is 1000% better quality than the new stuff.

I've asked two different mustang vendors which company makes the best reproduction seat covers.  I was told by one vendor that Distinctive Vinyl makes the best and the other vendor swears that TMI vinyl is the best.

I want to get the best quality to match the back...
Do any of you have an opinion or advice?  I want to hear...

Thanks!
Mitch

[66GTKFB]

TMI has been credited with better workmanship, Distinctive is supposed to have better material. In the last 10 years, I've used TMI in most of my re-uphostery jobs (over two dozen front sets, about a dozen rear) with no problems in installation due to materials. The biggest problem I've had is repairing seat frames and replacing springs.
Jim

[Soaring]

I put TMI in mine about 12 years ago, and they still look great.  Tougher than nails.  I replaced the front and back at the same time, so can't comment on the discoloration or whatever.  I drive Ol' Yeller every day, so the driver's seat should be worn out, but it still looks great.  So, I would agree with Jim that the TMI is the best workmanship,but I don't see how the material quality could be any better.  I would suggest that you replace the front buckets with the TMI, then if it doesn't match to your liking, get the back seat set as well.  Hell, there isn't that much money involved.