Help choosing vinyl

[Jvjennings]

I bought a Wellcraft runabout and the previous owner had just put new
upholstery in it and the sun faded it and cracked it in just two summers.
Now I want to reupholster everything so what should I use

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Help choosing vinyl

I bought mine from this guy on eBay. It's Marine Vinyl an really appears to be quality stuff. Great Prices! 2 yrs and no evidence of fading or cracking. I keep my boat covered all the time.

Automotive Vinyls, Marine Canvas items in Marine Vinyl store on eBay!

 

[chconger]

Re: Help choosing vinyl

It's called Marine Vinyl. Any decent upholstery supplier will have it. One key quality indicator is the "cold crack temperature" The lower the better. Use polyester thread, not nylon.

Lots of U-Tube stuff out there showing DYI on this.

Cheers
Chris

 

[jenn_8675309]

Re: Help choosing vinyl

I just bought marine grade sumbrella from ebay for my cabin upholstery project. It was much cheaper than other retailers. They also sell marine grade vinyl.

 

[redstrat]

Re: Help choosing vinyl

Here are a couple of sources. Don't forget that all vinyl is oil based and should always be protected from the sun when not in use.
Auto and Marine Fabric, Tops and Trim - Outdoor and Contract Fabric Vinyl Fabric | Marine Vinyl Fabric by the Yard | allvinylfabrics.com

 

[jmkrak]

Re: Help choosing vinyl

Not all marine vinyl is created equal. i bought and used some from Joann fabric on a mini restore we did and it looks great but if you scuff it with anything hard it tears. and i don't mean any thing extreme. if fact my sewing machine tore it multiple times. I just got some samples of seaquest in the mail and it is much more durable. It also feels like it will clean better.

 

[surlyjoe]

Re: Help choosing vinyl

the Nautolux brand we used last time is holding up well after 7 years now..