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09-07-2016, 05:20 PM #1Senior Member
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Vinyl repair question
So I backed over a tow rope this weekend and apparently when the prop snagged it, it tore a hole in the vinyl on the edge of the engine cover. Dealer sez $225 for replacement skin for whole deck lid plus charge to install it or $800+ for new deck lid. Unfortunately it's that textured vinyl that would be a hard match for a patch job I assume.
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09-07-2016, 05:23 PM #2Senior Member
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sorry, forgot the question. i got distracted by how friggin hard it seems to be just to upload pics to this forum...
anyway, any ideas for alternative repairs? is this "patch-able" in a way that won't look hokey? it's not terribly noticeable.2016 Craz
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09-07-2016, 05:27 PM #3
You can get a vinyl repair kit from any auto parts store, it will have a mesh backing that you can put inside the cut and then use the glue in the kit. Use tweezers to get everything as flat as you can. Will look okay, and will get you by until you decide to replace it.
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09-07-2016, 06:08 PM #4Senior Member
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Locally, we have a guy that specializes in vinyl repair, he uses a professional version of the patches that sivs1 mentioned and his repairs are great. We found him through an auto upholstery shop.
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09-07-2016, 06:29 PM #5
how bout some textured duct tape??
on a brand new boat like that, I'd spring for the skin now and replace over the winter. I would have an upholstery shop lay the new skin tho.'06 Supra Launch 20SSV-gone but never forgotten
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09-08-2016, 12:42 PM #6
I agree. Take it too a upholstery shop. If you do not like the look, replace it.
The good part is that section is dark and should be easier to hide.
New boat, at least it's not in a location that you will stare at it when driving or in the boat.
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09-08-2016, 01:14 PM #7
don't use duct tape. I had a small tear materialize and I threw a small piece of duct tape on there to keep it from getting worse. The duct tape's adhesive gets super soft in the hot sun and will eventually fail, leaving a mess of goo on the vinyl that's pretty hard to get off once the outer part of the tape is pulled off.
If you want a cheap and easy solution, you can use the Tear Aid vinyl repair. it's clear. It will get you by for about $8.
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09-08-2016, 02:54 PM #8Senior Member
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Thanks for the tips guys. I think sandm was kidding about the duct tape. (at least i hoped he was). I may not do anything to it right now and order the replacement from SC over the winter and get it installed properly. I agree the boat is too new to have sketchy repairs. Like i said above, it's not terribly noticeable and the season's more than half over for us. Only about 2-3 more months of riding time left
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09-08-2016, 03:14 PM #92008 Moomba Mobius XLV. Monster Cargo Bimini, WS Rev 410's, Polk Cabins, 3 Infinity Subs, PPI amps, WS420, Exile BT, upgraded ballast pumps, up to 3,500+ pounds of ballast, Blue LED's...
1992 Supra Sunsport. **SOLD** 2k pounds ballast, Surf System, Blue LED's everywhere, decent audio system.
Tow Rig: 2013 F150 Ecoboost FX4 (wife's rig) Other money pits include:1998 BMW M3 Cabriolet, 2009 Audic A6 Avant 3.0T, 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R 636.
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09-08-2016, 05:19 PM #10