Comments on: Vinyl Repair - How to Mend a Vinyl Seat

By: Mike-TIG

Mike-TIG — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:24:24 +0000

Hey Mike- Vinyl repairs can be tricky…depending on how many stress cracks there are depends on whether a vinyl repair should be done or total replacement should be done. I usually try to keep things small, if the area is to large, say bigger then your fist then I’d recommend having the piece replaced.
I use an under patch in my repairs when the backing of the vinyl has torn, but if the backing is still there then no mesh is needed.
As far as dye, waterbase will hold up just fine if you prep the area good and use a sticky primer before applying the dye. Afterwards apply a topcoat with a little slip additive added to it to give you a smooth feel to the finish, and don’t forget your cross linker.

Later - Mike “TIG”

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:06:06 +0000

Can the same process be used for other vinyl seats such as: Dentist Chairs, Exam Chairs, etc.? When repairing vinyl stress cracks, what are your thoughts about reinforceing with mesh? Do you feel waterbse coatings hold up as good as solvent on vinyl? Thanks in advance for your response.

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