Sunpad help...
 

So Im redoing the sunpad and Im a little confused to what the best way would be to do the hinge area. I threw some pics to give you an idea of what im thinking on this.

So what im thinking is that before i give the sunpad wood to the upholster:

Drill the holes first for the bolts. (Holes a little larger for the t nuts)
Seal and strengthen the holes for the stainless t nuts with PC-11 Epoxy
Seal the entire wood platform with Spar Urethane 4-5 coats.
Then add the t nuts and hammer them into place.

Have the upholster do there thing and wrap it up with new vinyl.

But... this means that i would tear small holes in the vinyl for the hinges and bolts... this right or ok?

Any help would be very helpful!!

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