Vinyl Seat Repair

[Anchor Management]

I have a very small slit in one of my white seats. (Less then an inch.) It almost looks like someone hit it with a knife.

Question 1- Is there a really good do it yourself kit?

Question 2- Should I start a seperate thread on local repair companies after I screw it up or continue on this one??

 

[Bob J]

If you can get to underside of damaged area; take some very aggressive vinyl tape like that which is used for non slip/skid. It won't be invisible but if under the cushion there is a small amount of vinyl; cut it off & dissolve it in MEK or THF & you have an adhesive same color as cushion. Then take a tooth pick and apply to slit on surface.

 

[Anchor Management]

Interesting solution. Thanks so much

 

[Nancy]

What are MEK and THF?

 

[Robyns Nest]

Go on youtube and check out the many vinyl repair videos.

 

[bobalong]

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If it really bothers you I would call one of those places that does vinyl repairs for car lots. It's what they do.

Option #2 is take it to a place and have it recovered.

Option #3 try and minimize any further damage or water intrusion by repairing from the back side, may be visible, but stop water from getting in.

 

[Rustydog]

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What are MEK and THF?

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They are both solvents. I don't use THF, MEK,Methyl Ethyl Ketone used to be available from hardware stores or Home Depot. We use MEK maintaining light aircraft.

 

[Bob J]

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What are MEK and THF?

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MEK = Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
THF = Tetrahydrofuran

Both dissolve PVC (vinyl).

 

[marsij]

Hank if you find a fix short of replacing the cushion could you post it please? I have a similar situation my dogs nails put a small hole in one of my cushions.

Thanks!

 

[Anchor Management]

I used 3M vinyl repair. It came out just OK from a color standpoint. Their white did not match perfectly but the tear is closed and sealed. I notice it but most people would not. They give you several colors and instructions on how to mix and match so I probably could have played with the white but as they say.....whatever.

 

[marsij]

Can that be bought at any marine store? I'll give it a shot.

 

[marsij]

Can that be bought at any marine store? I'll give it a shot.

 

[Anchor Management]

I bought it on line. Less then 20 bucks.

 

[marsij]

Great! Thank you.

 

[marsij]

Great! Thank you.