Carpet Snap Removal

[Bruggar709]

I'm sure people ave done this before, just wondering the best way to remove the carpet snaps and fill the holes. Tired of walking on the snaps in bare feet

 

[scokill]

Unscrew and fill the hole. Some use 3m 5,200. I used white epoxy.

 

[zipper]

What ever you use, make sure it is UV stable. 3m 4000UV will not yellow and will remain soft. Epoxy and a gel coat repair is more permanent.

 

[Bruggar709]

Unscrew and fill the hole. Some use 3m 5,200. I used white epoxy.

What brand epoxy did you use and how lond if a process is it? I have never did an epoxy repair before so looking for a little guidance.

 

[scokill]

I used this. Just used a flat toothpick and level with finger. Wiped finger with acetone rag inbetween. Can't even see it. https://www.amazon.com/J-B-Weld-50172-MarineWeld-Adhesive/dp/B00R2CDVIW/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1LSSP20OOXM02&keywords=epoxy+resin+syringe+white&qid=1658335855&s=industrial&sprefix=epoxy+resin+syringe+white,industrial,76&sr=1-5&th=1

 

[Bruggar709]

I used this. Just used a flat toothpick and level with finger. Wiped finger with acetone rag inbetween. Can't even see it. https://www.amazon.com/J-B-Weld-50172-MarineWeld-Adhesive/dp/B00R2CDVIW/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1LSSP20OOXM02&keywords=epoxy+resin+syringe+white&qid=1658335855&s=industrial&sprefix=epoxy+resin+syringe+white,industrial,76&sr=1-5&th=1

May have to try this, thanks

 

[BrandonG]

The snaps suck to step on and the grey vinyl mats that came with my boat are too damn hot to walk on after a few minutes of being in the sun.

I figured it may be worth it to keep the snaps in case I wanted to get the sea dek and snap it in rather than trying to glue it. Anyone have any thoughts on that?

 

[platinum00]

I had a couple other nicks on the outside of the boat I wanted to touch up, so used Spectrum gelcoat repair paste. Perfect color match.

 

[Dough]

The snaps suck to step on and the grey vinyl mats that came with my boat are too damn hot to walk on after a few minutes of being in the sun.

I figured it may be worth it to keep the snaps in case I wanted to get the sea dek and snap it in rather than trying to glue it. Anyone have any thoughts on that?

Snaps wouldn't line up. Remove, repair

 

[Bruggar709]

I had a couple other nicks on the outside of the boat I wanted to touch up, so used Spectrum gelcoat repair paste. Perfect color match.

Is this the color you used,
YAMAHA BOAT WHITE COAT 5 04-21

 

[platinum00]

yep.. mine is a 2018 AR195 but believe the white has been the same for many years.

Spectrum Color Yamaha Boat White Coat 5 04-21 Boat Gel Coat
SKU: IB00251488
MFG SKU: 7018-K

 

[jimbobalu]

If you don't want to remove the snaps, maybe something like this?

Amazon.com : 50 Universal White Sailboat or Boat Snap Stud Cover Appearance Caps : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : 50 Universal White Sailboat or Boat Snap Stud Cover Appearance Caps : Sports & Outdoors

smile.amazon.com

 

[Bruggar709]

yep.. mine is a 2018 AR195 but believe the white has been the same for many years.

Spectrum Color Yamaha Boat White Coat 5 04-21 Boat Gel Coat
SKU: IB00251488
MFG SKU: 7018-K

thanks for your help