farmer 1,075 #1 Posted February 7, 2011 Hoping someone can help me with this:- The seat is 18 years old and apart from this tear it's perfect, want to stop it before it gets worse ... Any ideas..? Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brybrychrismer 17 #2 Posted February 7, 2011 you could try the liquid electrical tape with the brush and build it up some to fill it and seal it. Just a thought Bryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,957 #3 Posted February 7, 2011 There are low cost vinyl repair kits out there. They use color matched powdered filler material combined with low heat to fill any voids. Never tried one myself though. http://cgi.ebay.com/Worlds-1Professional-L...=item5197682930 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #4 Posted February 7, 2011 I can't give you much hope on repair. That vinyl gets hard and brittle with age. If you find something that works,I am sure others would like to know about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #5 Posted February 8, 2011 I have tryed those low cost vinyl repair kits and thay do look good for a short time, but dosn't last, I got a nice seat cover for mine. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #6 Posted February 8, 2011 The guys are correct. There isn't much you can do to "repair" it. Once the plasticizer migrates out of the vinyl, it gets brittle. All you can do and all I can siggest is to apply a vinyl conditioner such as Armour-All or Poly-Glaze. They are nothing more than plasticizers that can keep the vinyl more supple. (Still gets brittle on the back side though). Also be careful you don't make for too slippery of a seat! BooVuc Mill Hall, PA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dresden Guy 24 #7 Posted February 8, 2011 Try taking it to a saddle maker or a leather shop and have them make a custom-fitted leather cover. Here in the colony, I use an Amish leather shop and there is nothing he can't make a cover for. They are The New Bedford Saddle & Leather Shop, in New Bedford, Holmes County, Ohio. Farmer, shipping may be a "killer"!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farmer 1,075 #8 Posted February 8, 2011 Thanks fellas for your thoughts, what a potential pain in the ass I'll probably try some kind of vinyl bond repair. its either that....or hover. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
