cockpit carpet backing

[eshasek]

We used non-skid deck cleaner and a stiff brush combined with elbow grease...it worked well and removed all the residue.

Looks like I have my workout planned for the weekend. Thanks.

 

[Odyssey]

Chad - what did you end up doing to your carpet?

Randy

 

[eshasek]

...We used non-skid deck cleaner and a stiff brush combined with elbow grease...

STARBRITE

Non-Skid Deck Cleaner?

 

[chumbley]

I tried boat soap and non-skid cleaner and a brush last year without much success.

This year I used Spray 9, and it was like magic cleaning the old black gunk off of the non-skid. You need to rinse it well, and don't let it dry, but it's good stuff.

All that said, I still haven't decided what to do with the carpets themselves. The great folks at snapin are sending me a sample of new, and I've been observing the various options here. The 3M spray undercoating sounds promising... Though with all of these I'm concerned about long term transfer of the stuff to the non-skid deck surface.

Jeff

 

[JediJD]

I tried two different approaches...Permatex Rubberized undercoating, and Ace Hardware Plasticote. The Permatex came off on the boat on the first hot afternoon sun, the Plasticote is working great.

 

[ChuckW]

Well, after 3+ seasons of use, I have to join the rest of the crowd and deal with my carpet backing. I went with the Plasti-dip approach mentioned in here. However, with a twist.

First I removed all loose backing using a rotary brush in my drill.

Then I mixed some Plasti-dip with Tread-Tex to give it texture (sand grit) and applied a heavy coat.

After it cured for 30 minutes, I applied another coat without the Tread-Tex to seal the sand in and give a thicker backing. It doesn't show up too well, but it is coated right to the edge of the carpet edging material. This pic was taken before it fully cured, so some spots are still a bit shiny.

I'm now thinking about coating the whole backing before any more disintegration occurs. I'll let you know how it holds up. :huh:

 

[Alex F]

Chuck,

It looks like you had large area that required to be fixed. I would do the whole rug, otherwise you'll have to do it again real soon. Keep us posted how your approach works out.

 

[Killjoy]

I'd like to thank all you folks for the great ideas.
The dealer screwed up my carpet, and tried to replace it with several attempts over a couple of years.
They finally had a custom carpet cut for my boat, but this new carpet does NOT have the backing.
It tends to be a lot warmer than the old carpet that came with the boat.
I'll give one of these methods a try at adding a backing.

If that doesn't work, then I'll have to give Snap-in-Carpets a call.

Thanks. :thumbsup:

 

[Nehalennia]

I'm limping my set of carpet, that has similar blotching and backing coming off until the end of this season. Then next year I'm going with Corinthian replacement snap in. The backing looks much better.

 

[Pseudomind]

Okay does anyone have any reports about how well the plasti dip worked? Did any carpets stick to the deck? Did the new backing material still flack off after a period of time?

Thanks

 

[billnpat]

Has anyone ever restored the backing for the snap-in cockpit carpet? Mine is worn and getting sandy pebbles all over the place. But the carpet itself is fine, no tears, clean. I'd like to sand the rest off and apply some type of rubber strip backing made for this purpose. Google got no results.

This is what we used

http://www.eti-usa.com/consum/fiberlok/fiberlok.htm

after and before pics

 

[ChuckW]

Okay does anyone have any reports about how well the plasti dip worked? Did any carpets stick to the deck? Did the new backing material still flack off after a period of time?

Thanks

I've had mine on there for one season now, it works great. No sticking, not issues so far.

 

[billnpat]

I've had mine on there for one season now, it works great. No sticking, not issues so far.

The same here with the fiber lok....no issues...

 

[Odyssey]

The web site for Fiber Lok says that it can slip on wet surfaces. Not sure if that is a problem but could be. For the Plastidip users, did you apply the material on with a roller? How thick was it? Does it completely cover the weave?

 

[Quint4]

I used a 6" roller. I poured it from the "tennis ball" can into a paint tray. It is about the consistency of elmers glue. I put on two coats and could have used three. I just put the boat in the slip last week so I have no reports on longevity.

 

[ChuckW]

I used PD with Sand to give it "grip". I applied with a brush, not too thick. Fully covers weave. Two coats is best.

 

[jdm4]

I used the Plastidip on several areas where the backing was turning to powder last year. Used it all year with no problems and it looked great this year. I treated more areas this year with two coats that I just painted on as I poured the black goop out of the can. Used a wire brush to take off all the loose stuff. Next year I should be 100% complete. No slip, very flexible, doesn't come off.
Very pleased with the results.

 

[Cincy Aquaholic]

Well, its time for me to tackle this issue as well. I will post pics of progess. So far I pressure washed and scrub brushed my two cockpit pieces. Could not believe how much flaked one area by the transom door. Lots of fibers exposed. I am going to try to use the aerosol cans first and see how it goes. The 11 ounce can of plasti dip says it will cover 5 square feet. I think I will need 3-5 cans to do two coats. I'll also try to brush some on for the first coat where fibers are exposed then cover with the spray for the finish coat. FYI Home depot appears cheaper. $5.98 for the can versus $7.99 at ACE.

Waiting for my carpet to dry now . . .

 

[NVERL8]

Curious if anybody has any long term results from using the plasti dip or plastic cote. My carpets are losing their backing and I hate to buy new when they still look great

 

[paulswagelock]

I used durabak smooth coating in black. 2 years and perfect. Talked to others before I did it and they were at 4-5 years and still perfect.