P500 Seat in Sun

[Sledge]

My new P5 is going to spend a lot of time sitting in the Texas sun.

Don't want a roof. I've got an idea for a half-sheet of quarter-inch plywood with rollcage cutouts to lay on top, resting on seatback and steering wheel, but it's still gonna catch a lot of rays.

Are there any liquids, sprays, or somesuch which will protect the seat from deterioration due to sun exposure?

Joe

 

[Admin]

 

[ehart814]

I can't help much, but I found this:


Amazon.com: 303 (30313-CSR) Aerospace Protectant Trigger Sprayer, 32 Fl. oz.: Automotive

I've never used this stuff, but it has good reviews.

I used to use a product by 3M that was a leather/vinyl cleaner and protectant. It was awesome stuff, and smelled like pine. I searched online, but apparently it has been discontinued.

 

[JACKAL]

You could have a lighter color seat cover made to stretch over at least the bottom part. Something like light gray vinyl or even better neoprene material, wont draw in the heat like black and would protect the OEM cover. An upholstery shop should be able to make one real easy that just slides on and off around the edges.

 

[rocmar]

Kmart $20

 

[rocmar]

My new P5 is going to spend a lot of time sitting in the Texas sun.

Don't want a roof. I've got an idea for a half-sheet of quarter-inch plywood with rollcage cutouts to lay on top, resting on seatback and steering wheel, but it's still gonna catch a lot of rays.

Are there any liquids, sprays, or somesuch which will protect the seat from deterioration due to sun exposure?

Joe

Don't cover it.....that seems to bring critters
wasp....ect
I do know that

 

[JACKAL]

Kmart $20View attachment 14388

Don't you have to constantly feed and water the dog as he provides shade for the seat sound like it would cost a lot more than $20 long term

 

[rocmar]

Don't you have to constantly feed and water the dog as he provides shade for the seat sound like it would cost a lot more than $20 long term

HaHa...
she's a ham...
Kinda proud to show
off my....
" ShotGun Rider "

 

[rocmar]

Don't you have to constantly feed and water the dog as he provides shade for the seat sound like it would cost a lot more than $20 long term

Her Loyalty & Friendship
...........PRICELESS. ........

 

[rocmar]

Don't you have to constantly feed and water the dog as he provides shade for the seat sound like it would cost a lot more than $20 long term

HaHa

 

[Jason86]

My new P5 is going to spend a lot of time sitting in the Texas sun.

Don't want a roof. I've got an idea for a half-sheet of quarter-inch plywood with rollcage cutouts to lay on top, resting on seatback and steering wheel, but it's still gonna catch a lot of rays.

Are there any liquids, sprays, or somesuch which will protect the seat from deterioration due to sun exposure?

Joe

DuPont Teflon silicone spray works great. It also work wonders on the plastics. Hard to find at a good price. I found it on bike bandit through ebay $7 a can.

 

[rocmar]

DuPont Teflon silicone spray works great. It also work wonders on the plastics. Hard to find at a good price. I found it on bike bandit through ebay $7 a can.

I think a mild dish soap
& warm water...to clean
black seat draws enough
heat my it's self...

 

[rocmar]

Don't cover it.....that seems to bring critters
wasp....ect
I do know that

Meaning don't put full cover
over entire SxS...

 

[Jason86]

I think a mild dish soap
& warm water...to clean
black seat draws enough
heat my it's self...

He was looking for something to help stop or slow down sun damage. If it just to clean a dirty seat then I agree soap and water work well.

 

[bigbore]

My new P5 is going to spend a lot of time sitting in the Texas sun.

Don't want a roof. I've got an idea for a half-sheet of quarter-inch plywood with rollcage cutouts to lay on top, resting on seatback and steering wheel, but it's still gonna catch a lot of rays.

Are there any liquids, sprays, or somesuch which will protect the seat from deterioration due to sun exposure?

Joe

I would cover it, it is probably one of the easiest things to do to keep them looking good. HF tarp if nothing else.

 

[Gator]

Meaning don't put full cover
over entire SxS...

That makes so much more sense.

 

[Montecresto]

That makes so much more sense.

Yep, placing it under a lean to, carport or other is much better than a canvas UTV cover or tarp which are invitations for mice/rats to make home, then everything gets chewed on.

 

[Sledge]

You could have a lighter color seat cover made to stretch over at least the bottom part. Something like light gray vinyl or even better neoprene material, wont draw in the heat like black and would protect the OEM cover. An upholstery shop should be able to make one real easy that just slides on and off around the edges.

This got me thinking. I went here:

Get in on the Trend - SkinCancer.org

So dark colors are better at stopping UV. I think seat deterioration is due more to UV than temperature, but I'm not sure of that.

Also shiny synthetics are better than natural fibers, because they reflect rather than absorb UV.

I happened to have a cheap black polyester queen-size fitted sheet.

It's easy to put on, and I'm sure it will dry quickly, and wad up very small.

Well' see.

Joe

 

[Sledge]

View attachment 14683
This got me thinking. I went here:

Get in on the Trend - SkinCancer.org

So dark colors are better at stopping UV. I think seat deterioration is due more to UV than temperature, but I'm not sure of that.

Also shiny synthetics are better than natural fibers, because they reflect rather than absorb UV.

I happened to have a cheap black polyester queen-size fitted sheet.

It's easy to put on, and I'm sure it will dry quickly, and wad up very small.

Well' see.

Joe

Update: It's ~75 degrees out, calm, full sun.

The seat under the black cover was mildly warm. I uncovered the passenger side, and checked 5 minutes later. 5 minutes! The uncovered side was uncomfortably hot to hold my hand on for long. Driver side still just warm.

So surprisingly, the black sheet keeps seat cooler as well as blocking UV. I think I may have my solution.

Thanks all.

Joe

 

[Montecresto]

DuPont Teflon silicone spray works great. It also work wonders on the plastics. Hard to find at a good price. I found it on bike bandit through ebay $7 a can.

That's cool, I was at my local Polaris dealer and looked for that and Lo and behold, they had it, $7.50 so I picked it up to give it a go.

 

[Jason86]

That's cool, I was at my local Polaris dealer and looked for that and Lo and behold, they had it, $7.50 so I picked it up to give it a go.

Nice. I spray my plastics down after every ride and bike still shines. Bought it Oct. 2014.