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Old 05-11-2011, 08:12 AM
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Default Restoring or replacing a Stedi Seat on a 102

I have a 102 Cub with a nice seat except for some black stains from sitting outside too long. Are these available or how should I clean mine? I tried a couple products and nothing has touched it so far. I wondered about using a paint for vinyl such as used in the automotive industry. Has anyone had any luck getting them white again? Thanks for your thoughts.
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Old 05-12-2011, 04:19 PM
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30 views and no reply? Come on guys......someone has had to run across this before.
I would be interested to see what others have done when confronted with this. I hate to just put a new cover over an old problem.
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Creeper gears, Round fenders, Spring assist.

CC 1965 Model 102 Serial# 127109
Creeper gears, 3 point, Carlisle AG's, headlights, and a cigarette lighter.

42" Blade, Brinley plow, 42" mower deck, 1A tiller, QA36 snow thrower
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Old 05-12-2011, 05:25 PM
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have you tried some bleach? I would go with oxyclean, purple power, blue wolf, greased lightning... all at full strength. How about some concentrated cleaner for pressure washers? Do you have a pic of it?
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I've heard people using paint but it cracks and you've got to keep redoing it over and over.
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Old 05-13-2011, 08:31 AM
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I will try and get a picture posted so you can see it's condition. As far as painting goes, I would use the vinyl automotive paint with a flex additive such as used on the urethane bumpers these days. Anyone have an new old stock seat they will part with?
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42" Blade, Brinley plow, 42" mower deck, 1A tiller, QA36 snow thrower
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my 102 seat was covered in dark almost moldy like spots i used soft scrub kitchen and bath cleaner and scrubbed the heck out of it then sprayed it with a bleach and dish soap mix let it sit a while then scrubbed again i did this over and over until the rubber was clean it worked very good but takes a whole lot of elbow grease !!! hope this helps
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Old 05-13-2011, 05:00 PM
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my 102 seat was covered in dark almost moldy like spots i used soft scrub kitchen and bath cleaner and scrubbed the heck out of it then sprayed it with a bleach and dish soap mix let it sit a while then scrubbed again i did this over and over until the rubber was clean it worked very good but takes a whole lot of elbow grease !!! hope this helps
Yes, that are the symptoms it has. I will give your advice a whirl and post before and after pictures. Thanks!!!
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Creeper gears, Round fenders, Spring assist.

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Go out and get some cleaner that is called Krud Kutter. You can usually find it at Menards, Farm & Fleet, or Fleet Farm. The stuff works really good!!!
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Old 05-13-2011, 08:06 PM
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Well here is the before pictures.....I'm still scrubbing and will try the Krud Kutter as well. I think it will need all the help it can get!
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