gofastcrazy
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i have a 2000 xp. as you know the foot grip is rivited in,so the question is when i pull the old stuff up what do i do with all the holes.just cover them of fill with something?
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all i did was drill my rivets out and used a nice coating of contact cement on both the jet ski and the new hydroturf. wait about 5-10 minutes until tacky and stick them together. i just made sure there was plenty of cement at the holes and have not had a problem since. good luck
p.s.- i don't recommend filling the holes with silicone or something as the cement may not stick to it well.
p.s.- i don't recommend filling the holes with silicone or something as the cement may not stick to it well.
gofastcrazy
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good info thanks.
I did same thing, but just broke the plastic rivets as I pulled the old stuff up, then pushed them into the hull with a punch and tried to catch as many of the chunks as I could.
The ones that didn't break got cut with wire cutters from the top.
Then lots of contact cement around the holes.
The ones that didn't break got cut with wire cutters from the top.
Then lots of contact cement around the holes.
Plastic weld...?
You should go to your local auto parts store and buy a tube of JB Weld "plastic repair" epoxy. This two part material will make a pliable ball of plastic you can use to fill the holes. Slice a small piece, knead it together nicely, till all the color is of one, then use your fingers to smash a small piece into the hole. Make it as smooth as you can because once it sets, it's set.
You should go to your local auto parts store and buy a tube of JB Weld "plastic repair" epoxy. This two part material will make a pliable ball of plastic you can use to fill the holes. Slice a small piece, knead it together nicely, till all the color is of one, then use your fingers to smash a small piece into the hole. Make it as smooth as you can because once it sets, it's set.
I just installed Hydroturf on my 2 GTI's. I bought the diamond tread with the PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive) which is a 3M "peel and stick" adhesive. I felt the PSA would be much easier and less mess than painting on the contact cement.
I asked Hydroturf about filling the holes before installation and they said it was not necessary since the turf will cover and seal the holes once installed.
Installation was easy and it looks fantastic with the new mats installed. Very pleased!
I asked Hydroturf about filling the holes before installation and they said it was not necessary since the turf will cover and seal the holes once installed.
Installation was easy and it looks fantastic with the new mats installed. Very pleased!
Plug the holes!....
Of course it will seal the holes. But are you willing to depend on the glue not coming back up?
I did a job on an Artic Cat 3 years ago, replacing the old mats. I did not plug the holes. It held up fine, looked really nice.
Then, one day she (a good girl friend owned it) called me and said the ski was half under water. She had been sitting on the rear of the ski with the bow pulled up to the bank, having a cool one chatting with friends.
I came down and drained the water out, then started looking for the way it got in. Those rivet holes sit within an inch of the edge of the turf. If that contact comes up slightly, around the edge, the chances of you getting water in the hull is very likely.
So, the idea of sealing these holes for 100% water tight seal is better than relying on glue (I use the 3M-90 Super Strength, it's a spray on, its not let me down yet!)..........:cheers:
Of course it will seal the holes. But are you willing to depend on the glue not coming back up?
I did a job on an Artic Cat 3 years ago, replacing the old mats. I did not plug the holes. It held up fine, looked really nice.
Then, one day she (a good girl friend owned it) called me and said the ski was half under water. She had been sitting on the rear of the ski with the bow pulled up to the bank, having a cool one chatting with friends.
I came down and drained the water out, then started looking for the way it got in. Those rivet holes sit within an inch of the edge of the turf. If that contact comes up slightly, around the edge, the chances of you getting water in the hull is very likely.
So, the idea of sealing these holes for 100% water tight seal is better than relying on glue (I use the 3M-90 Super Strength, it's a spray on, its not let me down yet!)..........:cheers:
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Good point on the stuff eventually delaminating and leaking. Never even thought of that...
Good points and I do understand the potential for leakage if the mat comes lose near rivet holes. I always tend to over-think and over-do everything. So, I am starting to take things as suggested by manufacturers to see if their products perform and endure as well as they state.
In this case I decided to go ahead and install as they instructed. I do have special thixotropic epoxy to use if/when the mats comes up and I'll go ahead and fill/seal the holes with this epoxy at that time.
So far (I have about 3 hours run time) the new Seadoos have not taken on any water during riding. I remove the rear plugs and there is maybe a teaspoon of water that comes out.
I am having what appears to be the common "12v Low" message on one of the Doos. I posted a thread asking about testing the rectifier elsewhere...
Thanks and this seems to be a great board for enthusiasts!!
In this case I decided to go ahead and install as they instructed. I do have special thixotropic epoxy to use if/when the mats comes up and I'll go ahead and fill/seal the holes with this epoxy at that time.
So far (I have about 3 hours run time) the new Seadoos have not taken on any water during riding. I remove the rear plugs and there is maybe a teaspoon of water that comes out.
I am having what appears to be the common "12v Low" message on one of the Doos. I posted a thread asking about testing the rectifier elsewhere...
Thanks and this seems to be a great board for enthusiasts!!
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