Hey there, I am looking for some input on what my best options are.
so , in my boat (closed hull runabout) I have some 1x3 vinyl covered runners, that basically hold things to the side of the boat.
I decided to refinish them, and while I had them out, I noticed they were somewhat waterlogged.
So, prior to recovering them, I coated the boards in Thompson's water seal, and refinished them.
now, the Backs of the boards have a zillion staples to hold it together, and I was thinking when I screw them back into the boat, I can apply a coating of some kind to minimize water penetration.
So Ideas I have contemplated.
1 - Duct Tape.
not really a problem, except one of the boards actually will have the staples exposed to the elements. so I expect it wont last very long,
2 - Metal Foil tape. (used for sealing metal duct work to keep air flow in the tubes.
Its not too expensive, but its not cheap. and I worry its going to peal. but since its actual aluminim tape, it wont dry out.
3 - glueing a extra strip of vinyl to the back
This seems like the best option, but I am not sure what kind of glue to even use, glueing vinvyl to vinyl.
as you can see in the photo, the long aboards are what I am talking about. the second red box is an arm rest of sorts, and the staples will appear from the bottom, and likely take some environmental abuse.
I dont expect a perfect water seal, just looking to minimize the issue.
please and thank you
anyone have any other experiences? ideas?
so , in my boat (closed hull runabout) I have some 1x3 vinyl covered runners, that basically hold things to the side of the boat.
I decided to refinish them, and while I had them out, I noticed they were somewhat waterlogged.
So, prior to recovering them, I coated the boards in Thompson's water seal, and refinished them.
now, the Backs of the boards have a zillion staples to hold it together, and I was thinking when I screw them back into the boat, I can apply a coating of some kind to minimize water penetration.
So Ideas I have contemplated.
1 - Duct Tape.
not really a problem, except one of the boards actually will have the staples exposed to the elements. so I expect it wont last very long,
2 - Metal Foil tape. (used for sealing metal duct work to keep air flow in the tubes.
Its not too expensive, but its not cheap. and I worry its going to peal. but since its actual aluminim tape, it wont dry out.
3 - glueing a extra strip of vinyl to the back
This seems like the best option, but I am not sure what kind of glue to even use, glueing vinvyl to vinyl.
as you can see in the photo, the long aboards are what I am talking about. the second red box is an arm rest of sorts, and the staples will appear from the bottom, and likely take some environmental abuse.
I dont expect a perfect water seal, just looking to minimize the issue.
please and thank you
anyone have any other experiences? ideas?
