Any fix for hairline cracks in Kioti seat?

[mitchelli]

My 2007 Kioti is getting a couple very narrow cracks where I guess my butt pushes on the sides of seat. Want to stop it before it becomes a major problem. My first thought was some black Goop. Anyone know of a better fix.

This is off topic, but my 2006 GMC truck has the same problem on the drivers side side of seat you see when you open the door...it is gray and I know they use to be big on vinyl repair kits with little heating irons, teflon patterns, and a range of colors back in the 70's and 80's. I never see this sevice so maybe it doesn't work. thanks,scott

 

[Coyote machine]

Vinyl seat repair kits are still available, most any auto store. I'd try that before Goop. Or you could get a new butt!

 

[kco]

I got a 1/2" gash on my 2011 DK35 a few weeks after getting it. There were no scuff marks and there was a small groove there, so I think it was a flaw. I am certain I could have had it replaced through warranty but instead covered it with a square of black electrical tape. It holds great. I noticed it starting to let go last summer and replaced it. I imagine I'll have to replace it every year.

 

[Coyote machine]

I got a 1/2" gash on my 2011 DK35 a few weeks after getting it. There were no scuff marks and there was a small groove there, so I think it was a flaw. I am certain I could have had it replaced through warranty but instead covered it with a square of black electrical tape. It holds great. I noticed it starting to let go last summer and replaced it. I imagine I'll have to replace it every year.

That reminds me to try using Nashua 398 black duct tape. It is stronger than anything out there, (11mil thick), and once it sticks its there for ever. It's available at H. Depot. It's my go to tape for anything I need held together.

 

[Scooby074]

A good awning, glass or upholstery shop should have a vinyl "welder". Might be worth a call to see what's in your town.

 

[MotorSeven]

I use Gorilla brand Duct tape. Holds for about 6 months then starts to fall off....rinse & repeat.

 

[Grumpy Old Man]

A good awning, glass or upholstery shop should have a vinyl "welder". Might be worth a call to see what's in your town.

35 years in the upholstery trade and never heard of a "vinyl welder " There is no permanent fix for a cracked seat cover other than replacement .

 

[pmaintman]

Mitchelli,I`ll second the Gorilla tape. I`ve used it for several repair jobs. It sticks like **** and it seems to last a long time!They make a few different colors now but isn`t your seat gray?Why would you want to use black goop? Just wondering if you have a black seat!

 

[Scooby074]

35 years in the upholstery trade and never heard of a "vinyl welder " There is no permanent fix for a cracked seat cover other than replacement .

Vinyl And Dashboard Repair Kit With Sealant Foam

or

 

[Grumpy Old Man]

Vinyl And Dashboard Repair Kit With Sealant Foam

Thats not a vinyl "welder" that type of vinyl repair has been around a long time and used by car dealers to hide a defect , tractor seats for the most part are vacuum formed and the material has no cloth liner to make it strong , will vinyl repair close a crack in a seat ? for a while but your just going to have it crack again next to the repair ,if the seat is that tired and starting to degrade take it to a shop and have it recovered or buy a new one or just throw a piece of duct tape on it and go .

 

[Scooby074]

Thats not a vinyl "welder" that type of vinyl repair has been around a long time and used by car dealers to hide a defect , tractor seats for the most part are vacuum formed and the material has no cloth liner to make it strong , will vinyl repair close a crack in a seat ? for a while but your just going to have it crack again next to the repair ,if the seat is that tired and starting to degrade take it to a shop and have it recovered or buy a new one or just throw a piece of duct tape on it and go .

I agree that if its "that" bad, then yeah, a replacement cover is the best option. If its just a small fix then the above repair could prevent it from getting worse. There is a glass & upholstery shop locally that can do wonders with vinyl repair, albeit in a car as opposed to a tractor seat.

 

[mitchelli]

No, it's black and everything at my Kioti dealer is black as my foggy brain tries to look over the inventory.