discussion Vinyl Seats, how to make them look realistic?

[LeytonO]

Thinking about buying a larger scale vehicle model and wondering about the best way to get the vinyl seats looking realistic.
Seen some very good looking examples especially from the motorcycle builders, so care to share please?

Thanks
Rich

 

[PaulTRose]

Not sure about vinyl but for black leather you can use a wrapper for an after 8 mint.... Crumple it and it has that lived in look

 

[peter.collins443]

I purchased some leather off cuts from ebay for a project dependent on colour and thickness to make some tarpaulins. It cost me for 20cm square £1.50 plus pp. It made the tarpaulins look better.

Peter Collins