seats

[moeMC]

next job , old 1980 renken , seat vinle in great shape but wood backing wet , weak , moldy . need to replace just backing , don't want to use any plastics (starboard) stuff . any suggestines on what type of plywood , and what , if anything to coat it with ?? hope fully foam will dry out over the winter

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: seats

1/2" exterior ply with 2 good coats of epoxy paint, all edges, will last another 25 years.

 

[moeMC]

Re: seats

do you mean "treated" or just the sheets for sheething??

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: seats

the treated chemical used today eats metal fasteners, staples, screws etc. try to find some 5 ply exterior sanded one side. it's smooth and use for exterior finishes. seal it use with a couple of coats all edges, and your good to go. i've reused the foam for many years. to help keep it dry, you can cover with plastic first, and drill a couple of breathing holes in the wood, seal around the hole also. use stainless staples, most good stores have them.

 

[moeMC]

Re: seats

beauty...Thanks

 

[strizzy]

Re: seats

Yeah I would paint them up, or better yet, resin them up and then paint them. You will be good to go either way.

 

[Tail_Gunner]

Re: seats

Little tip here go to Yes Home depot and check out there odds and ends cut's ........8) ive been picking up finsih plywood a sheet say 3x6 for 5 and change good stuff sealed with resin you cant beat it. Then you can afford to to use resin ....god i have a time with that word...... anyway DONT use there resign......:} it sucks.