Grady side panel covers

[GradyGary226]

Has anyone replaced or re-covered the side panels or the helm glove box on a 226/228 seafarer?

The vinyl looks pretty nasty from 1998 on mine.

 

[Fishtales]

I believe those were a custom part from GW. Fairly thin and prone to discoloration and cracking. I thing you have an opportunity to do something a little nicer made out of 1/4" or less starboard. Might need to see a marine cabinet firm to get something sweet. See measure the space you have on the side of the boat and come up with a design. Then let someone with a tad more design and fab experience come back with ideas.

 

[glacierbaze]

What do you mean by recover? They were not covered to begin with, just molded plastic I think in your case, they are a candidate for a good prep and paint.

 

[GradyGary226]

What do you mean by recover? They were not covered to begin with, just molded plastic I think in your case, they are a candidate for a good prep and paint.

That is some sort of strechy vinyl over the plastic parts.

Thanks for the replies.

 

[DennisG01]

It looks to be, at least, "solid" - meaning no holes/tears/rips? If so... clean it up real well with degreaser, a light solution of bleach/water (let that set for a bit), soap and water with a red Scotch pad. Then you can paint it with SEM vinyl paint. You could probably even use Rustoleum/Krylon paint for plastic in a spray can. Prep is the most important - then a light tack coat followed by more coats.

 

[boslaw]

I used marine durabak paint. came out great. very durable.

 

[GradyGary226]

Just ordered a few cans of SEM paint...will let you know how it turns out!

 

[GradyGary226]

Used SEM vinyl soap, prep and paint...So far so good.

 

[DennisG01]

Nice!

 

[GradyGary226]

Here is the dash cover.

 

[Rph1225]

They look very nice. Great work

 

[GradyGary226]

Finally got the side panels re-installed.

Still need to finish and install the wood parts.