gary d
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Rubber backing on carpet is drying in spots from heat, the fabric is showing. Is there any product that will treat the area. Carpet is only a few years old.
carpet rubber backing flaking
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Ididntdoit
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There is some kind of paint on backing - do a search - It has been covered in detail on here, including a follow up thread after a year or so of use
dpvandy01
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this is what I used on the snap-in for my 280 3 seasons ago..
https://www.durabakcompany.com/inc/template.cfm?page=1
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Several of us have also used Vinyl-Dip after scraping off the rotted areas of rubber.
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Gary, the backing on the OEM carpeting that Sea Ray uses is prone to flaking. The backing is a carbon-based rubber that deteriorates and breaks down easily. If you decide to replace it, be sure to use a carpet that does not utilize a rubber backing. If you'd like, I can send you some FREE samples of our vinyl-ribbed AquaLoc backing. We are a sponsor on Club Sea Ray. Thanks.
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I just coated my carpet (2004 39' Sea Ray) this season with something very reasonably priced. I found a gallon of rubberized white roof coating at ACE hardware for approx. $26 and it was enough for two coats on all of the carpet. The consistency does not bleed through the carpet when you are applying it. I used a 2" trim brush and 4" roller along with waiting for the first coat to dry. I first prepped the carpet by pressure washing all of the loose backing off and then letting it dry out before applying the paint. I also used some blue masking tape on the binding edge to keep it off. If I remember correctly the can had a blue label and a picture of a seal on it. Something like "Elastometric" in the name.
katricol
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Welcome to the club of rubber backing all over our boat!! When you do upgrade to new carpet, check out the carpet Corinthian has.
dpvandy01
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Upgrade not necessary. Like I said, three seasons and counting on my paint with ZERO sign of wear or failure. Www.snapincarpet.com is also a very viable option.
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Gary, here is a tread that discusses this isue.
http://clubsearay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36148
My rubber backing seams to have fused its self to the fiberglass, tried to clean the fiberglass floor yesterday without much luck:smt013
I plan to first try the plastic spray before I go through the trouble of replacing the carpet. Good Luck.:thumbsup:
http://clubsearay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36148
My rubber backing seams to have fused its self to the fiberglass, tried to clean the fiberglass floor yesterday without much luck:smt013
I plan to first try the plastic spray before I go through the trouble of replacing the carpet. Good Luck.:thumbsup:
Bill Z
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Plastic dip from Home Depot does the trick !