help with re-upholstering seats

[mattman21]

I've got an '86 23' marlin that I'm re-upholstering. I've been able to find marine grade vinyl for $12 a yard and am wondering what to do about the padding for the seats. Does it take a special foam or just regular yellow 4 inch stuff? Also anybody know where I can get the best deal on stuff like that? <br /><br />Thanks

 

[dustinatdana]

Re: help with re-upholstering seats

This link I found the best prices. http://www.atrim.com/indexmn.html

 

[ken-utah]

Re: help with re-upholstering seats

Hi Matt if you find somebody in town drop me a note--- I'm doing the same thing this winter

 

[CCrew]

Re: help with re-upholstering seats

Most decent fabric stores sell it. It's just standard poly foam. I can't buy squat for a boat in my area, but JoAnn Fabrics sells marine vinyl and Foam. Go figure <br /><br />AC Moore, Michaels, JoAnn Fabrics, places like that all sell it. There's no advantage to mail order, because it's bulky to ship.

 

[kdmiller8251]

Re: help with re-upholstering seats

mattman21:<br /><br />Just a word of advice... I redid my boat with some marine grade vinyl this summer, that I got from Jo-Ann Fabrics. It was the Proquinal Vinyl. Now its starting to rip because it is to light of a weight.. I am going to have to redo the whole thing... And as far as foam goes, there are different types, I think you need to use the real small celled foam cause it floats better and resists mildew and water better...<br /><br />Try this place also<br /><br /> http://store.yahoo.com/yourautotrim-store/marinevinyls.html <br /><br />Same prices as the other place mentioned except they have swatch cards you can order..

 

[gewf631]

Re: help with re-upholstering seats

I was referred to this place from someone in the upholstery business. Not only do they know their stuff, but they've got just about anything you'd need!<br /> Rochford Supply <br /><br />Also, if you've got some time, look through this forum (and its archives).<br /> Upholstery Forum