Plasti-Dip Spray is what I mentioned.
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| Author: | aussie_sundowner [ Mon Sep 19, 2011 12:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | New carpet time - any ideas in australia |
the rubber coating on the underside of the clip in cockpit carpet had died. the carpet itself seems ok though. was wondering if i could paint something onto it or just replace it. any ideas, especially from the aussies here ? |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New carpet time - any ideas in australia |
The spray on aerosol (rubber) works temporarily, but does also come off in time. Get new. http://www.marinetuft.com.au/ |
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| Author: | EvilZ [ Mon Sep 19, 2011 12:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New carpet time - any ideas in australia |
Hey Cap'n, What is the spray-on option? My rubber backing got baked and is flaking off also. I'd be interested in a "short-term" fix for it.... Thx. |
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| Author: | 230 Mike [ Mon Sep 19, 2011 1:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New carpet time - any ideas in australia |
Could also consider brushing Plasti-Dip onto it, but I wouldn't expect that to hold up long term either. |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Mon Sep 19, 2011 1:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New carpet time - any ideas in australia |
Plasti-Dip Spray is what I mentioned.
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| Author: | 230 Mike [ Mon Sep 19, 2011 1:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New carpet time - any ideas in australia |
Ah, sorry, I thought you meant something else. 
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| Author: | ardy [ Wed Sep 21, 2011 6:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New carpet time - any ideas in australia |
Gidday Aussie I plan when mine dies, to replace it with some marine carpet, with out the rubber backing. I thought that I would just add some press studs and use the old carpet for a pattern. I don't like the way the Four Winns carpet doesn't drain the water, hence the planned move to marine carpet. Hope this helps |
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| Author: | ric [ Wed Sep 21, 2011 9:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New carpet time - any ideas in australia |
how do u keep the bugs out of the carpet? Mine gets like a nest after a week |
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| Author: | Aussie_Horizon_190 [ Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New carpet time - any ideas in australia |
My best guess is either order replacement carpets from the US (but the freight would eat you alive...) or go to a local marine or motor trimmer and see what they reckon. As Ardy says, use your old carpets for templates. A quick look at the web came up with: http://www.carpetoptions.com.au/html/marine-carpet-options-nambour.html http://www.marinetuft.com.au - both in Queensland. But this is just in rolls by the looks of it. Neither look like the original FW carpets. |
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| Author: | nhprinter [ Thu Sep 22, 2011 6:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New carpet time - any ideas in australia |
ric wrote: how do u keep the bugs out of the carpet? Mine gets like a nest after a week Move North 
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| Author: | aussie_sundowner [ Wed Sep 28, 2011 1:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New carpet time - any ideas in australia |
thanks might try the spray on. the carpet itself is fine.... bugs - use a boat cover water in the cockpit ? i've had a wave (once) wash over the windscreen of my sundowner once when a few k's offshore. even then there was minimal water inside, not really enough to even need to drain out. ( most of it hit my wife!!)....that was fun.... it was when jessica watson return from her round the world trip last year... big seas, lots of fun. i am now an expert four winns surfer |
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| Author: | ric [ Wed Sep 28, 2011 8:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New carpet time - any ideas in australia |
I live in FL and its our rainy season. Even with the cover on, dry? Maybe in 3 months. |
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| Author: | Rick180 [ Wed Sep 28, 2011 3:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New carpet time - any ideas in australia |
Hi! I had the same problem (Horizon 180-carpet was good, bottom rubber coming off) and was looking for a cheap fix and found one in either one of the Four Winns forums or another place. Anyways, got some waterproof silicone (GE Premium Waterpoof Window/Door/Attic - whatever type you get, make sure it says that it's flexible) cartridges (as opposed to the squeeze tubes 'cause it was cheaper). Covered a small section with a silicone bead, then used a putty knife to spread it over the rubber. You don't have to make it thick, just enough to cover the bottom. It took a while to do, and I think I used about 10 cartridges (about $3-4 each), but it seems to work well and I don't have to replace my carpets right now. I did this at the beginning of this summer, so I'm wondering how long it will last. When this goes, I'll replace the carpets. Good luck! Rick |
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| Author: | aussie_sundowner [ Sun Oct 23, 2011 6:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New carpet time - any ideas in australia |
i like that idea . bunnings here we come |
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