Do you want to be informed on new Posts on this Thread? (members only)

S&S Swan Maintenance - Vinyl trim
02 December 2013 - 14:44
#1
Post Reply
Aussie
Join Date: 15 March 2013
Posts: 32

Vinyl trim
Hello all,
We are getting to the point of putting the under deck lining back, hopefully in the next month or two.
It has gone a quite yellow over the years and it might be nice to clean it while we have it out of the boat. Has anyone got any tips?
Also I saw on one post the the professor mentioned the heat shield above the stove might be asbestos? How would I tell? And if I was to replace it what would be a good alternative?
Thanks as always!
Fletch
02 December 2013 - 20:49
#2
Post Reply
ccolton
Join Date: 15 April 2011
Posts: 393

Hi Fletch,

I have removed all of the headliner in my boat as a by-product of deck reparation.  Here is what I have in mind for my boat.

Using 1/4 inch Baltic Birch Plywood, I plan to rout parallel grooves approximately 2 inches apart.  When finished, I will paint the surface with high gloss off-while Awl grip.  This will be held in place with Teak or mahogany frames.

If you like the original, I think it would be easier to replace the vinyl than to clean it.

You're making a lot of progress!  Good luck.

Chris

Mabel's Casse Tete  003/43
03 December 2013 - 19:05
#3
Post Reply
the professor
Join Date: 02 January 2008
Posts: 1547

Dear Fletch
White brittle fibers indicate asbestos.
Can be replaced with mineral wool.
Kind regards
Lars
05 December 2013 - 16:17
#4
Post Reply
Swansailing
Join Date: 31 January 2007
Posts: 4

Hello,
on our Swan 431/006 we replaced it all in 2010.
now it looks real good much and it is much brighter.
regards Jan-Holgar

05 December 2013 - 18:01
#5
Post Reply
ccolton
Join Date: 15 April 2011
Posts: 393

Dear Jan-Holgar,

Your headliner looks very similar to what I plan to attempt. Looks beautiful!

Chris Mabel's Casse Tete 43/003
19 January 2014 - 12:18
#6
Post Reply
Ice
Join Date: 27 September 2012
Posts: 38

Does any know how to remove the vinyl panels without damaging them?
  • Threads : 1701
  • Posts : 10215
  • Members: 820
  • Online Members: 0