Seat maintenance

[KENDOG]

First thing I did when I bought my 87 K-75S  seven years ago was to buy a new stock factory seat to replace a Corbin.  Best purchase ever. Handling improved dramatically.  Just noticed a slight crack in seat.  Anybody know the best way to preserve a factory seat?

[johnny]

if it were me i would find a local upholstery shop who is experienced with boats or recreational vehicles and give them a go...

j o

[mystic red]

I think you're the first person to like the factory seat.... that I know of:D

[KENDOG]

Really? I Love the seat.  It's got enough room front to back that you can slide a little up or back which, for me, greatly reduces fatigue on long trips.  Plus, and I know this sounds a bit odd, I'm able to grip the seat when I lean into a curve.  With the Corbin, I would just slide from side to side.  Anyway what I'm wondering is, does anyone use Armorall or the like to help protect the seat? 

[johnny]

has anyone tried smearing their seat with vaseline...

j o

[k98DOG]

Armorall?  No way.  It's mucho slippery..

But if yer tired of the Corbin seat I call dibs!   :2thumbup:

[mystic red]

Search a product called Blak.... awesome stuff. ... Not slickery.

[K75RT Keith]

There are repair kits for seat material on fleabay and at your local marine supply store.  You can fix the crack yourself and it should hold up for maybe a year. 

[Chaos]

Permatex 81781 vinyl repair kit works reasonably well.  about $13 on amazon or may be available locally.

[blakey]

"Anyway what I'm wondering is, does anyone use Armorall or the like to help protect the seat?"

Aerospace Protectant 303. THE duck's guts. Not slippery. Got a Sun Protection Factor of 40. You won't go near Amor All after using this stuff!

http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/product/303_products/aerospace_protectant