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[Stu1961]

Hi everyone,

 

Looking for a bit of advice, my top rail is going to be re-covered with new vinyl, however the original covering is damaged there are three separate areas where the covering needs to be filled/sanded down biggest is about 1/2" x 2" the underlying molded foam is sound and intact, just wondering if anyone had repaired one before and if so how you went about it.

 

Ideally what is required is a flexible type filler that to some extent remains pliable, surface finish and colour is not that important as once done will be covered.

 

Any advice much appreciated

 

Cheers

 

Stuart   

[nordicmini]

expanding foam will do it from screwfix

[Chris.Williams]

What he said ⬆️

[Stu1961]

Thanks Gents, will give it a go 

 

Cheers 

 

Stuart

[Mervyn]

Four tips:

Wet the surface before applying it as it will grab a lot better to the existing foam

Use half as much as you think you need

Leave it at least 24hrs then trim it with a new sharp knife then sand it down

Wear gloves

Merv

[Northernpower]

Four tips:

Wet the surface before applying it as it will grab a lot better to the existing foam

Use half as much as you think you need

Leave it at least 24hrs then trim it with a new sharp knife then sand it down

Wear gloves

Merv

Plus one on wearing gloves; it's very messy stuff if it gets out of hand.

Edited by Northernpower, 04 July 2017 - 05:12 AM.