frosty wrote
Would like to upholster the top of a cooler to put on
my boat. Have seen coolers with matching top cushion
on new boats, but mine is five years old.

Have a matching piece of vinyl from a replaced sundeck
cushion that is plenty big enough. Local upholstery
shops have no experience covering the top of a cooler,
and the marine retailers don't know from upholstery.

Anybody ever done this?

Any suggestions on a cooler to purchase? Plastic?
Metal?

Techniques for covering the top, while still allowing it
to close and seal properly?

YSTay was kind enough to suggest:
Have you considered electrostatic flocking? Gives a nice velvety
surface in almost any color you want. Simple to apply, no sealing
issues and wears quite well. You'll need to find someone in your
area who does this.
Arnold

Ran this idea by the wife, but she said to "get the flock out of here."
At least I _think_ that's what I heard! =`;^ Thanks, anyway.

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frosty