SEM vinyl paint taping off stitched lettering

[B4tn]

The vinyl in our new to us boat is still pliable and not torn but the finish appears to be overly cleaned in places and other places it’s grayish. I have done some research and it seems that the SEM paint can add several more years to the seats. The only thing I can’t work out is how to tape off the yellow embroidered “Sea Ray” letting. I’m debating just painting over it with the SEM white. any tips from anyone that’s painted vinyl Before?

 

[paulswagelock]

Very time consuming tape job or paint over it.

 

[Carpediem44DB]

There is a latex liquid masking product that you might use to paint over the lettering with an art brush then paint with the SEM vinyl paint. After that cures the latex making can be peeled off or even washed off with warn soapy water. I have not done this on lettering my self but it might be worth trying. I think painting over the lettering would look like crap and getting masking tape to stick would be a beatch!
Good luck with the project.

 

[NorCal Boater]

The vinyl in our new to us boat is still pliable and not torn but the finish appears to be overly cleaned in places and other places it’s grayish. I have done some research and it seems that the SEM paint can add several more years to the seats. The only thing I can’t work out is how to tape off the yellow embroidered “Sea Ray” letting. I’m debating just painting over it with the SEM white. any tips from anyone that’s painted vinyl Before?

If you want to paint in a light beige I would make you a VERY good deal on several cans of SEM vinyl paint plus the cleaner and prep spray. I bought it for a project and then decided to reupholster. I think I have 8-10 cans.
Shawn

 

[bahamabreisus]

We got a stain/burn from Barnacle buster spilled on a cockpit seat. I tried SEM for a temporary fix. I worked so well, I cant tell the difference between the seat next to it. I am not sure I will replace vinyl now. Its been about 6 weeks since doing it.

 

[Pierpressure1]

I just painted over the logo and stitching and it looks like new.

 

[Lazy Daze]

I've never used that latex masking on something like stitching. I suspect it's going to be very hard to get it "just right". But, you could certainly try it - you'd be no worse off. Another idea is to then re-paint the stitching with a contrasting color (even black could work) - carefully using a q-tip, or maybe a pipette, and blotting the stitching might do the trick as the paint will probably absorb/follow the stitching fibers.

 

[Andy S.]

I used a color matching dark blue fabric dye felt tip pen to Re-dye the sea ray stitching on my newly bleached pearl vinyl seats and cushions. I took my time and applied it very lightly... even gingerly. The result was good as new. So after you color you vinyl, use the dye pen to revive the stitching.