- Tue May 12, 2020 10:44 pm
#10667
Hey guys. Looking for suggestions and opinions. I did some seats in my early days of upholstery work. Things looked pretty good for someone who didn't know what they were doing. Customer was happy. I was happy. Forward 2 years. I contacted this guy to see how things were holding up. He said all was good... except... I used a red vinyl as an accent color. he said in the first year it started looking bad. It is now two years in. He sent me some pics follow. He really didn't complain but I was quite unhappy. I can go into details of the maker and product line later if anyone needs or wants to know. I have been in contact with the rep. Their answer was it is just dirty and that soap and water should clean it up. Probably due to neglect. Said it may be mildew. Victor wonders why the white still looks good. I asked about cleaners. They mentioned a product from West Marine.
As it turned out, he has bought Starbrite from West Marine and it didnt work (Also tried other marine mildew cleaners with no success). I am not even sure it is mildew. He said the red vinyl feels sticky and abrasive to the touch. I communicated with the rep all this. It seems like they would be glad to replace the vinyl but that isnt the issue in my mind. One, it should have lasted longer. Two, why does the white look and feel good still? Victor was curious. And three, it isn't the price of the vinyl, it is the labor of replacing it.
Anyway, here are some pics. Any advise or suggestions appreciated.
As it turned out, he has bought Starbrite from West Marine and it didnt work (Also tried other marine mildew cleaners with no success). I am not even sure it is mildew. He said the red vinyl feels sticky and abrasive to the touch. I communicated with the rep all this. It seems like they would be glad to replace the vinyl but that isnt the issue in my mind. One, it should have lasted longer. Two, why does the white look and feel good still? Victor was curious. And three, it isn't the price of the vinyl, it is the labor of replacing it.
Anyway, here are some pics. Any advise or suggestions appreciated.