Refinishing white vinyl seats

[lane2]

I just refinished my vinyl seat covers on my Maxum 2400. Eighteen year old vinyl. Seams were all good but covering looked bad , were stained in places and couldn't be cleaned to look good. I googled refinishing vinyl seats and found a video of a person using a vinyl spray paint from Rustoleum. You have to order a six pack of spray (I used all six cans). The spray job was easy except for removing the seats from the boat. (bolts were ss but the nuts inserted in wood were not ss) The new coating is flexible and the seats look new. Five or six thin coats with about 10 or 15 min between coats.

[mmwjr]

Sounds nice can you post some pictures so we can see how it looks?

[Overboard]

Yes sir, please post some pics!!! I would like to try this on some of my seats as I will be slowly recovering the whole boat (also 18 years old) would love to see your results.


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[stock333]

i HAVE USED A PRODUCT CALLED SEM MARINE PAINT DID MY SEATS LAST YEAR AND THEY LOOK GREAT

[lane2]

Do not have a pic, however, the seats look new and feel new. Google repainting vinyl boat seats and find the youtube video. I put on six thin coats and it covered all mildew damage. I ordered a six pack of spray from Home Dep.

[Overboard]

Originally Posted by lane2

Do not have a pic, however, the seats look new and feel new. Google repainting vinyl boat seats and find the youtube video. I put on six thin coats and it covered all mildew damage. I ordered a six pack of spray from Home Dep.

Thanks lane2, I did take a look and I think I’m going to give it a try on the piece over the cluster as it is quite toasted to see how it looks. If you hadn’t posted I wouldn’t have even considered it so thanks again.


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[stock333]

i would suggest to inquire about using SEM marine spray see them on u tube or the SEM paint website. Use it last year and got great results

[sph801]

I used the SEM product on mine. Came out great. There's a primer that must be applied first that cleans and "softens" the vinyl.

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[Baby Blue]

I had vinyl repair done and they painted the area to blend in the repair. That paint got dirty and wouldn’t come clean.
How has the SEM held up?

[sph801]

Not bad. Cleans up pretty good. Requires occasional touch up but they still look good and waaaay cheaper than new vinyl.


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[Sword]

What color number or color name did you purchase ?
The seats in my 2002 2300 look like an off white. I was wondering if there is a part number for the correct paint shade.

[stock333]

I have used the SEM product and it does a great job. I am going to check i think i have the color chart for the sem product. and i also have white seats. and i can tell u the color i used

[Sonnydog]

Any chance you know the SEM code for the white vinyl you used or in a 2000 2100SC?
Tks

Originally Posted by stock333

I have used the SEM product and it does a great job. I am going to check i think i have the color chart for the sem product. and i also have white seats. and i can tell u the color i used

[Sonnydog]

Happen to have SEM code?

[TannMan]

Just bought a 1998 Maxum 2300 SC with an LS3 swap! Interior needs some TLC and was looking for used seats vs recovering but after seeing the thread and watching some videos on the SEM products I'm pretty excited about trying this first. Will take a bunch of pics of the process and post soon.

[Ivan Horvat]

SEM Marine vinyl coat - M25083
Two balons were enough for the rear seat and the left part of the folding sofa.

[TobyB]

I just purchased some vinyl cleaner and this thread gives me hope.

[CaptainsDaughter]

I had this done a few years back and the vinyl is back to looking the way it was. Let me know how it ages for you. I do not know what product he used, but seats are very rough looking again. Thanks for sharing! Debbie

[Mr Hemi]

Magic eraser worth a look, got rid of all that black crap.