arm rest refurb

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wmassey9

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recently read about armrest refurb, I think onsite. mine are ugly but functional
 
There are lots of post about 'cleaning ' armrests. Finding replacements can be hard if impossible especially for older years. I have seen simple but fairly ugly fixes like putting socks over the rest. I thing the biggest bang for the buck assuming the fabric is not torn, is painting with a fabric spray paint.
If the issue is mold and not so much yellowing, there are posts about soaking the rest in various solutions. I also remember folks mentioning that removing the rests to soak them can be a tricky job.
 
Sounds like a pln. Just make sure you clean,degrease,demold first:)
 
In for updates - my armrests are downright ugly

edit: went ahead & ordered the Taylor spray coating, it will be the 1st of March before I get back to the boat. I’ll give an update after it’s completed
 
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glacierbaze said:
That website makes even Grady White prices look reasonable.
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And Taylor is a Grady dealer!

Boy, it sure looks like Taylor took a can of $22 SEM Vinyl Spray Paint/Dye, ripped the label off and stuck their own on there and jacked the price.

EDIT: Massey, not meaning to distract from your project here... I hope it turns out well for you!
 
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DennisG01 said:
And Taylor is a Grady dealer!

Boy, it sure looks like Taylor took a can of $22 SEM Vinyl Spray Paint/Dye, ripped the label off and stuck their own on there and jacked the price.
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That's exactly what they did and marked up the price. I bought it off Amazon SEM M25073 off white and redid the armrests on our previous 305 Express and will say it held up very good. I did also use the vinyl prep they sell.
 
What year is your Seafarer? I may have a set of armrests in good condition that might meet your needs.
 
These are from a 2008 Seafarer. They are in excellent condition. Shoot me a PM and we can discuss things.

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The waterless white hand cleaner that can be purchased at the auto parts store works amazing. I use GoJO and a white rag and they clean up like new.
Use the GOJO on the seat upolstery as well. A boat detailer gave me the tip years ago.

Oceanbean
2004 GW 282 F250
 
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