Here is the condition of the sundeck when the boat was delivered:



After cleaning up and a quick dye job:

WOW it looks like new , looks like the color matched nice . Is this something anyone can do and does it hold up nice

I got real lucky on the color match. The first can I bought was too bright. The second can I bought is called Super White which is an off white. You can't even tell what areas are original and what has the new dye.

It was pretty simple and quick. As with anything else it's all in the prep work. I cleaned all surfaces with simple green to remove all the normal soil. Then cleaned again with a wax and grease remover (have to be careful because it is a bit harsh on the vinyl). Then tape off the areas that don't need the dye. Then spray it on. I used about 3 coats. Since it is a dye and not paint, it is absorbed by the vinyl so dry time is about 10 minutes between coats. Within about 1-2 bours it is ready to be handeled. Since it is sprayed on I would suggest removing the item to be dyed from the boat so you don't get overspay all over the boat.

As far as durability, I don't know..... This is the first time I have tried to dye vinyl on a boat. So I will keep you guys up to date as time goes on. As far as I am concerened if it lasts just one season that would be great. I just don't have the $$ to deal with having the seats and sunpad recovered right now.

Next project is a custom amp rack in the cabin. I will post pics once it is done (should be mid-week).

Got the carpet back today. They weren't able to embroider the Velocity logo in it because their machine broke..... He told me to bring the carpet back in a few weeks and the will stich it in.

I'm impressed, my interior looks just like that..thanks for the inspiration..i'm going to start in a week or so..hopefully mine will come as good as your's

Q

What was the brand of vinyll dye you used? the stuff i saw at the auto parts store looked like a paint, it was called duplicolor i think. and it looked way to white

The Stuff I used was by SEM and the color was called Super White. It does come in a spray paint can. It was a dead match for my interior vinyl.

thanks, i looked up the color chart for sem that super white lookes like the stuff i need, kind off like a french vanila color, how has it held up for you so far

So far so good. But I am in Michigan and the boating season hasn't really begun... I have had it out about 9 times so far. The seats have gotten a little dirty, but have cleaned easily with simple green. I won't really know until we get into the heat of summer.