- Location
- Levittown New York
Who has step by step instructions on installing hydro turf on a 1100 stx di or any sitdown type of ski? or how did you do the returf.
Kurt
Kurt
Installing Hydro-turf
- Thread starter stx-di
- Start date
thrllskr
Converted Coucher
- Location
- Hoboken, NJ
Try the search feature. If nothing comes up here, try pwctoday.com. This topic has been discussed hundreds of time, but more over there than here.
surferdude345
X-H
- Location
- Blacksburg for school
I have never done a sit down down but if you get a kit it should be real straight foward.... Its better to do it when you can keep the turf warm ie heatgun and use a rubber mallot smack it down.
beachedflunkey
wavejunkies
- Location
- Virginia Beach
Especially for sitdowns, spending the extra $$ for the 3m self-adhesive backing might be worth it. Then just remove your old mats, fill any holes, clean, sand, and apply.
onesojourner
I use a thumb throttle.
- Location
- springfield, mo
use dap weldwood and go at it. get the kit and you an't go wrong. you can pm me if you have any specific questions.
- Location
- So. IL
I agree with the adhesive backing. I done a ski with the dap and after your doen you have to clean all the edges with gas or the cleaner of choice and hope that it doesn't get under the mat and break it loose. I wouldn't do a sitdown by ordering a roll of it and making my own patterns. Just go to the hydroturf website and order a complete kit. Quick easy and painless
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yamaslut
Guest
http://hydroturf.com/products.php?cat=PWC%20Mats&man=Kawasaki
Kawasaki 1100STX (97-99), 900STX (99-00), 900STS (01-02)
Part Number: HT631
They are great people and will help ya w/ whatever you need.
some tips:
Kawasaki 1100STX (97-99), 900STX (99-00), 900STS (01-02)
Part Number: HT631
They are great people and will help ya w/ whatever you need.
some tips:
- buy DAP Weldwood (red can) from Lowes w/ some 1" and 2" brushes (cheapos)
- buy a quart of Acetone
- get turf kit from Hydro Turf
- sand the back of the turf and the spot where the turf goes w/ 80 grit sand paper
- make sure it is above 50F
- apply 2-3 coats of DAP to the turf waiting 10 min at least between coats. (do one panel at a time if ya want)
- Apply 1-2 coats to the deck let dry till it is completely dry. This may take 30 min if it's real cold.
- Stick the mats down to the deck. Start w/ one corner holding the rest of the mat away from the deck. One it sticks, it on there, so be careful.
- After the piece is stuck, beat the hell out of it w./ a rubber mallet, because the glue is pressure sensitive
- repeat w/ all mats..
- clean up w/ acetone
- drink a beer and enjoy
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i agree with getting the self-adhesive mats for a couch for a first timer.
SXIPro
JM781 Big Bore
- Location
- Here on the 'X' mostly
Hydro-Turf has instructions..whodda thunk it? :wink:
http://hydroturf.com/installationinstructions/sit_down.doc
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yamaslut
Guest
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yamaslut
Guest
i think they do. maybe im just talking outta my ass. it wouldnt be the first time.
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RoyalFlush@PCB
Shootin' The Crap
- Location
- PCB
One of my employees that owns a Blaster 2 bought a kit with the self-adhesive backing and it worked great and was quick. I'd recommend the same thing for this guy. I agree with Slut that it's not rocket science, but the 3M adhesive backing and the pre-cut kit makes it fast, easier, and it looks good when you are done.
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yamaslut
Guest
sweet...
- Location
- Jersey
the biggest pain on that boat will be the back piece because of it's size and keeping it from bubbling
- Location
- Levittown New York
Thanks for the info, I allready have the mats so the self adhesive is not going to work for me. Is the DAP better then the hydro turf cement?
On the back peice can you use wax paper to help.
On the back peice can you use wax paper to help.
WFO Speedracer
A lifetime ban is like a lifetime warranty !
- Location
- Alabama
I usually just put the mats in place and trace around them with a greas pencil if there isn't an indentation that they fit into.Then take masking tape and go around your outline,use tha paint brush and paint glue on the hull and the piece you are attaching,give it time to dry peel the tape and apply the turf,Then go around the edge with a shop rag and acetone to clean up the grease pencil marks and any glue that may have gotten by.
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SXIPro
JM781 Big Bore
- Location
- Here on the 'X' mostly
HydroTurf cement is DAP Weldwood only in a relabled can.
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yamaslut
Guest
WFO Speedracer
A lifetime ban is like a lifetime warranty !
- Location
- Alabama
I think he is trying to stick a small portion at a time without the rest of it sticking,yes wax paper or even regular paper or cardboard will work,the contact cement should not be sticky at all if it is properly dried.