[Kster526]

The seat on the 314 and 210 both have a tear
and other than this in the same normal JD
spots they are not in bad shape. I was watching a video on You-Tube and the guy was using the yellow plastic
handle dip for tools and building it up to make a repair
which honestly looked pretty good.
The color was actually a close match.
Wondered what you guys thought or will I be the guinea pig and take pics and see how it goes.

 

[Chaser]

Ain't tried that, or even heard that one. But anxious for you to try it and see how it comes out.

 

[johndeereelfman]

Yeah, go for it Kyle. Anxious to see how well it holds up especially in that area where the seat flexes. Good luck.

 

[tsb3]

Here piggy piggy! Good luck.

 

[Kster526]

Well ok then...……...oink oink

 

[Kster526]

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Ok its ordered.
I'll post everything from start to finish. $15.00 repair if it works.

 

[HD-JD110Fan]

Well ok then...……...oink oink

Thanks for volunteering as guiney oinker on this. We're all pulling for you. Good luck.

 

[Kster526]

Well the Plasti-Dip finally arrived two weeks late of course
Not so overly impressed right now. Color is not as lose a match
as I would have hoped for.
Think the 314 repair may take it all
for the large crack. Wanted to fix the 210 also but think I’ll wait to try and finish that one. This does not go far .
started by wiping down with lacquer thinner to clean it. Then took
a razor blade and trimmed the edges .

 

[Kster526]

The 314 seat

 

[Kster526]

With heavy first coat

 

[Kster526]

The 210 seat

 

[Kster526]

It seams to skin up quickly for small areas. It says four hours
before handling the coated tools.
Only been about 15-20 think it’s ready for a second coat

 

[Kster526]

Second coat on 314
It is starting to fill in nicely but think the tear in the seat is
a bit bigger than it should be. For small cracks it may be ok.

 

[Kster526]

Last coat on the 314 seat for the night.
Looks like cheese whiz was spilled on the seat !!!!!

 

[johndeereelfman]

So does it feel like it will flex whenever you sit on the seat Kyle, or do you think it will just separate from the vinyl edges and eventually Crack? Really not impressed with the color. Maybe the yellow will get brighter after it's fully cured.

 

[Kster526]

It is definitely rubbery not sure how it will hold up
I’ll wait for final judgement when I get it closer to being filled in.
I am also disappointed in the color

 

[johndeereelfman]

Just an idea, but maybe after you have all the cracks and holes filled in to your satisfaction, you could paint the whole seat with vinyl yellow paint. I have not tried it personally, but I've heard of good results from other collectors. I fellow member Craig Kline has used it before. Maybe shoot him a PM and inquire about it?

 

[PA212]

Even with the color being a bit off it looks better than the standard gray duct tape repair...

 

[Kster526]

That's for sure, I'd rather see the crack than the duct tape .That always makes a nasty mess.
My father has used that on his blue patio and it actually looks pretty good Troy.
See what it look like tonight, then add another coat or two.

 

[Kster526]

Added another two coats to the seat tonight.
It seams like it is very pliable but color is still an issue.
It’s filling in pretty well

this was what it looked like when I got out in the cave tonight

And after another two coats.