tear in upholstery

(bmoan) · (bmoan) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 06-04-2007, 9:15 AM

One of my boards feel off my rack this weekend, and the fin from the board put a little puncture hole in one of the seats. Is there anything I can use to put on the hole to seal or protect so it does not get larger? It is a small hole probably about 1/2 of an inch, but I am concerned it will tear and get bigger.

(tparider) · (tparider) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 06-04-2007, 10:06 AM

I'm interested in this too. Anyone?

(tuneman) · (tuneman) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 06-04-2007, 10:18 AM

Yep, use a toothpick and dab on some regular ol' super glue. This will seal it up just fine. This method is used extensively in the vinyl industry, I didn't make it up.

(jv210) · (jv210) **Join Date: Feb 2006** 06-04-2007, 10:52 AM

Ask your dealer or local dealer. They will have someone they use in situations like this. 100 to 150 will fix it.

(michealhoward)

Use VLP Liquid Vinyl Patch
http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/product.php?pid=288

The 3rd time i took my new boat out this year I put 2 holds in the drivers seat. My father in law is in upholstery and said it was the best. Fills the holes so its water tight. It worked great.

(yosquire) · (yosquire) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 06-04-2007, 11:49 AM

There are people who do this kind of repair all-day-long. When they get done you can't tell the difference. Probably cost you $100. Car dealerships use these guys all the time, call a dealership and ask who they use for vinyl/leather repair.

(hamkj) · (hamkj) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 06-04-2007, 2:34 PM

Tear-Aid. It is a clear vinyl type tape. In Canada... Nautic Distributors sells it. If you want a small piece... email me your address and I will drop a piece in the mail for you... if I can find my stash...