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Soggy cushions... throw, dry, or re-stuff???
1959 40' SeaSkiff #SK-40-164
Recently re-did all the cushions, I don't know whether closed or open cell foam. Only hint is the guy was reputable. They then ended up underwater for 10 days. Looking for options on how to dry out and remove the smell. Unstapling them; soaking in a mild soap / bleach; and drying the padding seems simple enough... but what about reassemble.. There is nothing to grab to stretch cuz the material overhang is trimmed. Can the covering be heated... to make it stretchy? Special tools... or should I drop them off at a Upholsterer? Many thanks. -paul http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/fazsha.../ph//my_photos |
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Soggy cushions... throw, dry, or re-stuff???
Sorry to hear that. The problem is all the critters that moved in while
they were underwater. All those little microorganisms have died in there and are smellin' up the joint. Also, if you were in salt water, you've got salt in there, which is hydroscopic, and will be forever wet. If the foam is open cell, you might be able to soak in fresh water several times with maybe a little bleach to get all that crap out. Closed cell you should just be able to wash off, but the same stuff is soaked into the vinyl's backing, etc. You may only be able to salvage the foam, since you'll have to take them apart to do this. Not a good prognosis in either case. Try one and see what happens, but you may have to just trash them and get them re-made. Good luck. On Oct 3, 8:01 pm, "pwiggins" wrote: 1959 40' SeaSkiff #SK-40-164 Recently re-did all the cushions, I don't know whether closed or open cell foam. Only hint is the guy was reputable. They then ended up underwater for 10 days. Looking for options on how to dry out and remove the smell. Unstapling them; soaking in a mild soap / bleach; and drying the padding seems simple enough... but what about reassemble.. There is nothing to grab to stretch cuz the material overhang is trimmed. Can the covering be heated... to make it stretchy? Special tools... or should I drop them off at a Upholsterer? Many thanks. -paulhttp://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/fazsha1/album?.dir=3c4d&.src=ph&store=&... |
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Soggy cushions... throw, dry, or re-stuff???
Damn... thanks Keith... the only good news is it was freshwater.. and
in late spring before too many critters were around. I'll give it a go... -paul Keith wrote: Sorry to hear that. The problem is all the critters that moved in while they were underwater. All those little microorganisms have died in there and are smellin' up the joint. Also, if you were in salt water, you've got salt in there, which is hydroscopic, and will be forever wet. If the foam is open cell, you might be able to soak in fresh water several times with maybe a little bleach to get all that crap out. Closed cell you should just be able to wash off, but the same stuff is soaked into the vinyl's backing, etc. You may only be able to salvage the foam, since you'll have to take them apart to do this. Not a good prognosis in either case. Try one and see what happens, but you may have to just trash them and get them re-made. Good luck. On Oct 3, 8:01 pm, "pwiggins" wrote: 1959 40' SeaSkiff #SK-40-164 Recently re-did all the cushions, I don't know whether closed or open cell foam. Only hint is the guy was reputable. They then ended up underwater for 10 days. Looking for options on how to dry out and remove the smell. Unstapling them; soaking in a mild soap / bleach; and drying the padding seems simple enough... but what about reassemble.. There is nothing to grab to stretch cuz the material overhang is trimmed. Can the covering be heated... to make it stretchy? Special tools... or should I drop them off at a Upholsterer? Many thanks. -paulhttp://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/fazsha1/album?.dir=3c4d&.src=ph&store=&... |
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Soggy cushions... throw, dry, or re-stuff???
At least you can use the old vinyl as a pattern. Might make the new
cushions cheaper? Roger http://home.insightbb.com/~derbyrm "pwiggins" wrote in message ps.com... Damn... thanks Keith... the only good news is it was freshwater.. and in late spring before too many critters were around. I'll give it a go... -paul Keith wrote: Sorry to hear that. The problem is all the critters that moved in while they were underwater. All those little microorganisms have died in there and are smellin' up the joint. Also, if you were in salt water, you've got salt in there, which is hydroscopic, and will be forever wet. If the foam is open cell, you might be able to soak in fresh water several times with maybe a little bleach to get all that crap out. Closed cell you should just be able to wash off, but the same stuff is soaked into the vinyl's backing, etc. You may only be able to salvage the foam, since you'll have to take them apart to do this. Not a good prognosis in either case. Try one and see what happens, but you may have to just trash them and get them re-made. Good luck. On Oct 3, 8:01 pm, "pwiggins" wrote: 1959 40' SeaSkiff #SK-40-164 Recently re-did all the cushions, I don't know whether closed or open cell foam. Only hint is the guy was reputable. They then ended up underwater for 10 days. Looking for options on how to dry out and remove the smell. Unstapling them; soaking in a mild soap / bleach; and drying the padding seems simple enough... but what about reassemble.. There is nothing to grab to stretch cuz the material overhang is trimmed. Can the covering be heated... to make it stretchy? Special tools... or should I drop them off at a Upholsterer? Many thanks. -paulhttp://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/fazsha1/album?.dir=3c4d&.src=ph&store=&... |
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Soggy cushions... throw, dry, or re-stuff???
derbyrm wrote: At least you can use the old vinyl as a pattern. Might make the new cushions cheaper? Roger http://home.insightbb.com/~derbyrm "pwiggins" wrote in message ps.com... Damn... thanks Keith... the only good news is it was freshwater.. and in late spring before too many critters were around. I'll give it a go... -paul Keith wrote: Sorry to hear that. The problem is all the critters that moved in while they were underwater. All those little microorganisms have died in there and are smellin' up the joint. Also, if you were in salt water, you've got salt in there, which is hydroscopic, and will be forever wet. If the foam is open cell, you might be able to soak in fresh water several times with maybe a little bleach to get all that crap out. Closed cell you should just be able to wash off, but the same stuff is soaked into the vinyl's backing, etc. You may only be able to salvage the foam, since you'll have to take them apart to do this. Not a good prognosis in either case. Try one and see what happens, but you may have to just trash them and get them re-made. Good luck. On Oct 3, 8:01 pm, "pwiggins" wrote: 1959 40' SeaSkiff #SK-40-164 Recently re-did all the cushions, I don't know whether closed or open cell foam. Only hint is the guy was reputable. They then ended up underwater for 10 days. Looking for options on how to dry out and remove the smell. Unstapling them; soaking in a mild soap / bleach; and drying the padding seems simple enough... but what about reassemble.. There is nothing to grab to stretch cuz the material overhang is trimmed. Can the covering be heated... to make it stretchy? Special tools... or should I drop them off at a Upholsterer? Many thanks. -paulhttp://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/fazsha1/album?.dir=3c4d&.src=ph&store=&... |
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Soggy cushions... throw, dry, or re-stuff???
derbyrm wrote: At least you can use the old vinyl as a pattern. Might make the new cushions cheaper? Roger http://home.insightbb.com/~derbyrm "pwiggins" wrote in message ps.com... Damn... thanks Keith... the only good news is it was freshwater.. and in late spring before too many critters were around. I'll give it a go... -paul Keith wrote: Sorry to hear that. The problem is all the critters that moved in while they were underwater. All those little microorganisms have died in there and are smellin' up the joint. Also, if you were in salt water, you've got salt in there, which is hydroscopic, and will be forever wet. If the foam is open cell, you might be able to soak in fresh water several times with maybe a little bleach to get all that crap out. Closed cell you should just be able to wash off, but the same stuff is soaked into the vinyl's backing, etc. You may only be able to salvage the foam, since you'll have to take them apart to do this. Not a good prognosis in either case. Try one and see what happens, but you may have to just trash them and get them re-made. Good luck. On Oct 3, 8:01 pm, "pwiggins" wrote: 1959 40' SeaSkiff #SK-40-164 Recently re-did all the cushions, I don't know whether closed or open cell foam. Only hint is the guy was reputable. They then ended up underwater for 10 days. Looking for options on how to dry out and remove the smell. Unstapling them; soaking in a mild soap / bleach; and drying the padding seems simple enough... but what about reassemble.. There is nothing to grab to stretch cuz the material overhang is trimmed. Can the covering be heated... to make it stretchy? Special tools... or should I drop them off at a Upholsterer? Many thanks. -paulhttp://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/fazsha1/album?.dir=3c4d&.src=ph&store=&... You can buy a product called Consan kTriple Action Twenty at most hardware and grocery store. Just spray and let dry. Should remove all order. Spray both pieces pieces. If necessary do twice. Use it all the time. Will kill mold and mildew. |
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