Reupholster Your Jet Ski Seat
Reupholster Your Jet Ski Seat
Is your jet ski seat showing it's age? We'll show you step by step how to replace your seat cover
and revitalize the look of your ski.
Written By: Dan Bates
TOOLS:
Flat Head Screwdriver (1)
Needle-Nose Pliers (1)
Pneumatic Upholstery Stapler (1)
Utility Knife (1)
PARTS:
Stainless Steel Staples 71 Series 22ga
Gauge 3/8" Crown 3/8" Leg (1)
(~1000)
Stainless Steel Staples 71 Series 22ga
Gauge 3/8" Crown 1/2" Leg (1)
(~1000)
Stainless Steel Staples 71 Series 22ga
Gauge 3/8" Crown 1/4" Leg (1)
(~1000)
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Step 1 — Reupholster Your Jet Ski Seat
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You will need several tools to
reupholster your seat properly. The
simple ones are a utility knife (for
cutting and trimming cover), needle
nose pliers (for pulling out staples),
and a small screwdriver (for prying
out staples).
 Don't cut yourself and be careful
about what you cut on the seat
cover. Always double check before
you cut.
Step 2
 You will also need an AIR
POWERED UPHOLESTERY
STAPLER. We sell a great kit that
includes the stapler and 3000
staples (enough to do several
seats). The heavy duty manual
staplers can work, but they are very
difficult. I have never found an
electric stapler strong enough to do
seats - you will need an air powered
stapler for best results.
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Step 3
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Using your flat head screwdriver, start by pulling out a few staples and pull up a small area of the
old seat.
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Using your needle-nose pliers, pull out any staples that remain.
Step 4
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Once you've cleared a small area of the old seat of it's staples, you can then use your needlenose pliers to grasp the old seat material and in a twisting motion along the bottom of the seat
continue to pull out the old staples.
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Step 5
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Once the old seat cover and all
staples are removed, you are now
ready to secure the new seat cover.
If the foam of the seat is damp, set
the seat out in the sun for a day or
two until fully dry before starting.
Step 6
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Now that the old cover is off and your seat is dry, it's time to line up the new seat cover on the
seat. Stretch and tack it in several places - once in the very front and very back, and then a
couple places on the side. Put these temporary staples near the edge of the cover (DO NOT
staple into area where the final staples will go).
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Once stretched and tacked, place the seat in the sun again for at least an hour to allow the vinyl to
stretch.
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Step 7
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To get the seat to lay flat, you may need to make one or two relief cuts (in places where the cover
will later be trimmed - think about it and don't cut too much).
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Work around the seat and pull and staple, making sure the vinyl is laying flat over the lip.
Step 8
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Sharp corners are best done by first pulling tightly and stapling directly in the center of the corner.
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Then work closer and closer until it is properly bunched and tight, again with the top and the edge
being totally flat.
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Step 9
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The same technique is used for less sharp corners, pulling and stapling tight in the middle, and
then working in from each side to get the corner flat.
Step 10
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Once the corners are finished, you will go back and pull the flat sections tight and staple.
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Step 11
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After all staples are in, carefully trim the cover, allowing at least 1/4" between the staple and the
edge of the cover.
Step 12
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Once trimmed, your seat is ready to
go!
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Thanks for walking through our
guide. As an added bonus, use
coupon code GUIDE10 for 10% off
your entire order at our online shop
The Jet Ski Store. There you can
find our stapler kit, staples, seat
covers, and many other parts for
your jet ski or jet boat.
This document was last generated on 2016-09-22 12:43:05 PM.
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