Johnny Slalom
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- Jun 5, 2019
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- Boat Info
- 99 Sea Ray Sundancer 270
- Engines
- 454 Mercruiser w/Bravo III Drives
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I figure this is a common problem that some of you have found a good solution for. I'd like to find something that remains soft yet strong. Any ideas greatly appreciated.
I figure this is a common problem that some of you have found a good solution for. I'd like to find something that remains soft yet strong. Any ideas greatly appreciated.
Here is an easy solution to buy you time and not use tape. Online like Amazon you'll find vinyl repair kits. There is one that you can just buy a tube of white. Or buy the colors and mix to the current look. They all come with backing cloth. So cut a piece about twice the size of the hole and put it in the hole. It will take some time getting it smooth under the edges, but you can. Then fill the hole with the repair. Do this in stages and not in one shot. Let it cure and come back in 24 hours and fill again. Repeat several times until you see less and less shrinkage, and the hole is now level. After several days and you have it where you want it, layer wise. Then use one of those eraser white sponges and gently further smooth it out. It won't be perfect and no one will really notice it, but enough to last a few more seasons and you won't get picked on for using tape from your buddy's.Thanks to all for suggestions. I realized after the fact that my photo was not very useful. Nonetheless, I got some good advice and might take Kevin's advice on the white duct tape until I can redo the upholstery.
Because the vinyl is so old, I would recommend just stitching it up using a blind stich hook. You will obviously see the repair, but it will hold better than a vinyl repair kit and it will look 10x better than 'duck tape'.
https://www.amazon.com/Needles-Repa...uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl