Garter / Valance replacement

Blueone

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When in doubt rip it out... I have been procrastinating taking this down because I haven’t found a solution to replace the plywood backer board. I need something flexible to go around the arcs and I need to fasten it from behind because I want a flat smooth vinyl front...I have ideas there.
The aft was screwed in place. The master was nail gun attached.

Does anyone have any ideas on the backer board? ...I want it about 1/4-3/8” thick and flexible

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HDPE /starboard, etc will cold bend and warm bending with mild heat it will hold a shape, non absorbent as well.
 
hughespat57 said:
HDPE /starboard, etc will cold bend and warm bending with mild heat it will hold a shape, non absorbent as well.
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I thought of starboard but didn't think a staple would stay.... I have a son in law in the plastic business and he was no help so started looking for something else....he is coming over this weekend... I am going to hide the beer until I get the right answer out of him...Thanks
 
I chuckled a bit with your thread as it seems Sea Ray couldn't figure it out either and this was the best they came up with. Haven't really looked but curious how the newer models handle the joints between the two surfaces.
 
I'm not sure of the brand name that Sea Ray uses in a lot of their seats, but it sure seems like the stuff that Pat linked to. If so, that stuff holds staples REALLY well. Being PVC, you can gently warm it with a heat gun and bend it nicely. Use your existing plywood pieces as templates - or just bend them in place and hold for a few minutes while it cools.

Can you reuse your existing plywood? With some lightweight batting material, they would be quite smooth looking with the vinyl stretched taught over top the batting. Or round the edges of the plywood and just use the vinyl.

Another option, if you can't re-use the plywood... make kerf cuts on the back side of the plywood. Experiment with it. You could even soak the plywood for a while to make it bend easier into place (or use a jig). Then just let it dry real well before finishing.
 
I've used PVC trim boards for Home Depot for this purpose. They come in 3/8" thick, are waterproof and hold staples well. Just make sure you get the shortest staples you can buy.
 
Lazy Daze said:
I'm not sure of the brand name that Sea Ray uses in a lot of their seats, but it sure seems like the stuff that Pat linked to. If so, that stuff holds staples REALLY well. Being PVC, you can gently warm it with a heat gun and bend it nicely. Use your existing plywood pieces as templates - or just bend them in place and hold for a few minutes while it cools.

Can you reuse your existing plywood? With some lightweight batting material, they would be quite smooth looking with the vinyl stretched taught over top the batting. Or round the edges of the plywood and just use the vinyl.

Another option, if you can't re-use the plywood... make kerf cuts on the back side of the plywood. Experiment with it. You could even soak the plywood for a while to make it bend easier into place (or use a jig). Then just let it dry real well before finishing.
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I looked close at the plywood Sea Ray used and its the bendable when compared to what Creekwood proposed....but half the pieces were broke...it only bends so far.... it also explains the thousand finish nails......I like the idea of using Starboard/Aqua-Plas and heating it.....then wrap in vinyl
 
Blueone said:
I looked close at the plywood Sea Ray used and its the bendable when compared to what Creekwood proposed....but half the pieces were broke...it only bends so far.... it also explains the thousand finish nails......I like the idea of using Starboard/Aqua-Plas and heating it.....then wrap in vinyl
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I have used the vinyl trim from big box stores. The thin stuff probably can be used without heating since it is pretty flexible. Heating and trying to get a consistent curve radius is pretty tough on long pieces of the thicker material. There is outdoor dimensional material and also vinyl trim (like the wide baseboard material) that might work well and is very flexible.
 
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