HamptonT 33 #1 Posted March 23, 2017 I have a 1996 314-8 and the seat has a number of cracks in the plastic covering in the typical areas. I was thinking about just cleaning it and putting black duct tape over the cracks. Anyone have any better ideas or advice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,169 #2 Posted March 23, 2017 Tape is at best a temp fix. It starts pealing away or stretches at a different rate than the seat vinyl. i hope some one has a good idea here.My solution so far is new seats... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #3 Posted March 23, 2017 Seat cover with the rear pockets are nice. Perhaps just a new seat from TSC. http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/high-back-mower-seat-black?cm_vc=IOPDP1 http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/classic-accessories-lawn-tractor-seat-cover-19-in-w-seat-x-165-in-l-seat-x-15-in-h?cm_vc=-10005 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #4 Posted March 23, 2017 A TSC or Northern Tool fabric seat for $20 as that 314 should be of the mid/low back style vs the high back on my 520s, or an auto upholstery shop but that could lead to as much as a new replacement, Jeff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-85 653 #5 Posted March 23, 2017 I have used black Gorilla duct tape and it has help up well. I've used it on my W/H seats and also my Ski-doo seats. I had my doubts when I put it on, but that was years ago and it has still help up and it's just like the day I put it on. I cut all the corners to a round shape before I applied the tape and I think that also helped to prevent it from peeling. Good luck! C-85 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc724 924 #6 Posted March 23, 2017 C-85 has the best answer I think. Rounded ends are the secret. Guess that is why Band-aids have rounded ends! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxiblue 352 #7 Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) I used gorilla upholster tape that made for that comes in black and clear used that for a few years works good but just got my seat done over 2 weeks ago. old seat with tape. and new seat. Edited March 23, 2017 by maxiblue 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chev0545 231 #8 Posted March 23, 2017 I take mine to a upholstery shop $40 to $50 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
