Many dry cleaners have people to make repairs -- you might check with them.
2013-07-25 09:22:12
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Dry bag repair?
On the way to work this morning, I noticed a small tear in my waterproof pannier. About 3/4". Right at the seam where the fabric and the vinyl overlap, so that's great.
Now, I'm headed out on a ~350 mile tour in a month and I really need this guy with me, and functioning at 100%. I'll be in Oregon. I'll probably be wet at some point.
My first instinct is to get one of those fabric repair kits, something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Aqua-NRS-Tear-Aid-Patch/dp/B00241OSK6
...buuuuut, have any of you made one of these repairs before? Successfully? Used Tear-Aid before, or have a better suggestion? (The tear, to be more specific, is on the fabric side on the outside, and right on the overlap seam on the inside).
Any recommendations/DIY tips/home remedies/cheapskate solutions welcome.
Thank ya!
2013-07-25 09:03:07
Use contact adhesive & a piece of heavy fabric (blue jeans, etc.) cut slightly larger than the tear. Contact adhesive is cheap, very waterproof and remains flexible. It's basically what's inside that patch kit - only more versatile and cheaper. BTW, I'd put the patch over the seam to prevent the tear from getting any bigger.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/DAP-3-fl-oz-Weldwood-Original-Contact-Cement-00107/100195615
2013-07-25 09:32:07
Stop by REI, they have tape specifically made for this type of repair. I keep it in my bag for field repairs.
http://www.amazon.com/McNett-Gear-Aid-Tenacious-Ultra-Strong/dp/B000KBH7S2
http://www.amazon.com/Chinook-Klear-K-Tape-Repair-18-Inch/dp/B001OPH7F6
Both have worked fine for me. I like the DIY method, but you might as well have some with you on the road.
2013-07-25 22:41:43