So I’ve successfully ruined all 4 snaps on my otter seat cushions. I’m looking to permanently attach the cushion to the seat. I’m thinking just a small screw and a washer will do the trick. Has anyone done this before? Looking for suggestions. Thanks.
So I’ve successfully ruined all 4 snaps on my otter seat cushions. I’m looking to permanently attach the cushion to the seat. I’m thinking just a small screw and a washer will do the trick. Has anyone done this before? Looking for suggestions. Thanks.
Not an Otter, but I had one of the cushions rip off a boat seat before (the strap tore) and used spray adhesive to hold the cushion to the plastic underneath. Worked perfect. I put a board with a couple bags of lead shot on it while it dried.
You can also order a snap kit online for repairing the snaps. Comes in handy for bimini tops or boat covers with buttons too.
Got a pop rivet gun?
rivet and washer combo…
Could drill holes in the plastic seat and use a hot nail to melt a hole in the seat cover and then use zip ties.
Mine did the same thing. I had a sewing lady in town fix them. I think she charged me 15 bucks. I gave her 25, seemed well worth it and a nice thank you.
Thanks for the responses!
What about using velcro so you still can remove them to wash them.
I highly recommend ordering the snap tool and a set of stainless snaps. I’ve ripped 6 snaps off my boat cover and it takes me a minute to fix each one. never ripped a replaced one yet. My cousin’s boat cover was missing 9 snaps. 5 minute job.
The tool was like $25 (it’s basically a modified vice grip) and stainless snaps can be had for a buck or less a piece.
It’s a tool that has already paid for itself a few times IMO.
I highly recommend ordering the snap tool and a set of stainless snaps. I’ve ripped 6 snaps off my boat cover and it takes me a minute to fix each one. never ripped a replaced one yet. My cousin’s boat cover was missing 9 snaps. 5 minute job.
The tool was like $25 (it’s basically a modified vice grip) and stainless snaps can be had for a buck or less a piece.
It’s a tool that has already paid for itself a few times IMO.
I think this is the route I am going to go. I wasn’t aware replacing snaps was such a….. snap.
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In case anyone as ignorant as me finds this thread, this is what I bought from home depot and it worked awesome. $5.50 and replaced all 4 snaps in about 10 minutes. Thanks again for the help guys.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/General-Tools-3-8-in-Screw-Snap-Fastener-Kit-1267/204764017
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