I was wondering if there is a specific upholstery that can be purchased that matches the exterior white seats on a 2003 260. I have one seat with a mark in it and would like to have it recovered but would like it to match if possible. Can the factory upholstery still be purchased as I am sure it was used for many years.
Exterior upholstery color??
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The upholster shop I've always use has multiple suppliers that more then likely can match the material. I'm sure this is the case with any good shop.
Most likely it was made by Morbern, but as noted above, a good upholsterer may be able to help you. It's been two decades, though, so the chances get slimmer and slimmer that it's still available. You can likely, at least, get very close.
You can try contacting Sea Ray directly - they may still have the product info/pattern that was used.
FYI... If you look very closely, there's more than one "white" used on the exterior cushions. They are the same color, but have slightly different graining - which was done on purpose to help eliminate the "all one big sheet of white" look. Take a look at one cushion - the pattern changes on either side of the piping.
You can try contacting Sea Ray directly - they may still have the product info/pattern that was used.
FYI... If you look very closely, there's more than one "white" used on the exterior cushions. They are the same color, but have slightly different graining - which was done on purpose to help eliminate the "all one big sheet of white" look. Take a look at one cushion - the pattern changes on either side of the piping.
Even if you are able to find the original material, it likely would not match. While the new material has been sitting in a nice cool warehouse, yours has been baking in the sun for 20+ years. You are better off getting it matched at an upholstery shop, or looking into upholstery dyes.
skibum
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It's a little late, but if you still need the information:
All 3 of these were a near perfect match for the 16 yr. old vinyl on my '05 260. I've had several of my cushions re-covered with it.
SEAQUEST Chalk White Marine & Automotive Vinyl Fabric | 54Inch | PSQ-004
SEAQUEST Chalk White Hidem Gimp | PSQ-004 | Marine Vinyl Upholstery Trim | 5/8"
Phifertex Standard Vinyl Mesh Outdoor White | Heavyweight Outdoor, Mesh Fabric
I'll throw in a rare recommendation for the Fabric Warehouse. I called to ask a few questions a couple of weeks before I ordered. They were very friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive. I eventually placed my order on a Friday evening, and they shipped it out on Saturday. I like their web site, too. They have high resolution pictures of the products that you can zoom into and get a good look at. They also show the quantities that they have on hand.
All 3 of these were a near perfect match for the 16 yr. old vinyl on my '05 260. I've had several of my cushions re-covered with it.
SEAQUEST Chalk White Marine & Automotive Vinyl Fabric | 54Inch | PSQ-004
SEAQUEST Chalk White Hidem Gimp | PSQ-004 | Marine Vinyl Upholstery Trim | 5/8"
Phifertex Standard Vinyl Mesh Outdoor White | Heavyweight Outdoor, Mesh Fabric
I'll throw in a rare recommendation for the Fabric Warehouse. I called to ask a few questions a couple of weeks before I ordered. They were very friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive. I eventually placed my order on a Friday evening, and they shipped it out on Saturday. I like their web site, too. They have high resolution pictures of the products that you can zoom into and get a good look at. They also show the quantities that they have on hand.
I had some of my upholstery replaced it matched exact…. Just find a half decent guy…. They know exactely what to do
Johnc3211
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- Oct 17, 2020
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- Boat Info
- 1993 Express Cruiser 250
- Engines
- 5.7L Mercruiser w/ Alpha One gen2
93 250EC. I recovered the rear seats and a side panel on both sides. Got Morbern fabric from Sailrite. Ordered several "samples" and Chalk was a perfect match. Sailrite was great and they have diy videos.
