Frank_Hassa
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I have two 1997 Seadoos, one SPX and one GSX, and a bunch of questions. For now, I would like to know if it's possible to "recondition" the non-skid pads on the "decks" (not sure what the right word is) of the Seadoos. Both sets of pads are dry, hard but they still have some pliability. The purple pads "exfoliate" purple dust when you scrub them with a brush and Dawn dish detergent.
What I'd like to to is put a heavy layer of "something" on these pads and see if they don't soak it up and gain some pliability back. I've been looking at eBay for parts for these things and even used parts are astronomical, so if these pads aren't serviceable, I was thinking about just doing without them, or gluing some outdoor carpet instead (UGLY!). Another idea I had was to find some heavy rubber like what they use to protect the flooring in gymnasiums from the impact of heavy steal weights. Maybe 3/16" or 1/4" heavy rubber could be cut to fit.
There are some small plastic fasteners that appear to hold the pads down. Are they available. I assume if the pads were to be changed-out, I'd have to drill those fasteners out. Also I wonder what's under those fasteners. Is it a possible point of entry for water, and does it need to be waterproof?
I have some other questions, but I don't want to ask without having photos to support the questions, so I'll hold off on that for now. Thanks in advance.
What I'd like to to is put a heavy layer of "something" on these pads and see if they don't soak it up and gain some pliability back. I've been looking at eBay for parts for these things and even used parts are astronomical, so if these pads aren't serviceable, I was thinking about just doing without them, or gluing some outdoor carpet instead (UGLY!). Another idea I had was to find some heavy rubber like what they use to protect the flooring in gymnasiums from the impact of heavy steal weights. Maybe 3/16" or 1/4" heavy rubber could be cut to fit.
There are some small plastic fasteners that appear to hold the pads down. Are they available. I assume if the pads were to be changed-out, I'd have to drill those fasteners out. Also I wonder what's under those fasteners. Is it a possible point of entry for water, and does it need to be waterproof?
I have some other questions, but I don't want to ask without having photos to support the questions, so I'll hold off on that for now. Thanks in advance.