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PVC fabric inflatable boat repair

Recommended solvent: MEK (methyl ethylYou are preparing the fabric for glue
ketone). It is often available at paint,adhesion. Abrading these PVC fabrics is not
hardware or plumbing stores, sold as arecommended  or  necessary.
cleaner  for  PVC  pipes  or lacquer thinner.
Glue Application (3 thin layers) 6. Apply a
For non-critical bonds you might substitutethin glue layer with stiff brush to both
acetone.sides. Aggressively work it into the fabric
with the brush. If it looks too thin, it is
Glue: Zodiac #7097 Universal Glue; Polymarineprobably correct! 7. Wait five minutes
Urethane (PVC) Glue. Do not use Avon Adhesive(timed) If glue still looks wet, wait longer.
(one or two part) or
BostikÂÂÃâ€8. Repeat steps 6 & 7 (total of 3 layers with
šÃ‚®  or  other  Hypalon  or  rubber  glues.5 minute open time between) 9. Wait 10
minutes  after  third  layer  of  glue.
They  will  not  work on synthetic materials.
10. Join the surfaces during the next 10
1. Atmosphere: Glue with humidity less thanminutes. Start from one edge and slowly lay
70%; and not in direct sunlight; Temp.the patch or accessory down onto the glued
64ÂÂÂÂÂarea.
° to
77ÂÂÂÂÂPress out all air bubbles and wrinkles from
°F  is  best.the center to the edges. On deflated boat rub
as hard as possible with smooth tool, e.g.
2. Preparation: Gather rags, glue brush;the back of a large tablespoon - force air
solvent; timer with second hand or stopout from between boat and patch. Careful not
watch; make sure all the old glue is cleanedto  scratch  the  fabric.
off; get your patch cut out, position noted
and marked. It always leaves a neat tidyFor davits and hard based accessories,
finish if you tape off the perimeter of thedeflate boat and press through from other
patch area with masking tape to avoid overside to make sure of adhesion. Wipe off
glue. (If you need more details on this part,excess  glue  with  solvent.
read these general tips) 3. Mix accelerator
and glue thoroughly either now or whileIf over 10 minutes or if glue has spots of
waiting between the solvent wipes below.white haze the glue has picked up moisture
Accelerator is toxic; keep off skin. Keepand you should try to "reactivate" it. With a
mixed glue covered (foil or wax paper) whenclean rag wet the glue surface with MEK but
not using. Pot life is about 1 hour. It maydo not rub the glue off (one quick swipe).
still look liquid, but will have lostThen assemble immediately. Press hard. For
effectiveness.accessory on an inflated boat you can rub it
down vigorously with a rag. Make sure there
Solvent Cleaning (3 times - to prepare theis no MEK on the rag when using it to run
fabric for a chemical bond with the glue) 4.down  the  part  or  patch.
Scrub both sides (boat and patch or
accessory) with MEK on a rag to clean11.  Wait  at  least  48  hours  before  use.
surface. Be careful not to wipe the MEK on
areas of the boat or patch that will be seenChemical bond will continue to strengthen
as MEK will make the fabric sticky and shiny.over next 7 days. Don't be tempted to shorten
Use masking tape around the perimeter tothe process. Don't cut this curing time
minimize this. Wait 5 minutes after the firstshort: your patch could peel off like a Post
MEK wash. (time it) Mix glue and acceleratorIt note! Pressure test if you want to be
while  waiting,  if  not  done  already.sure.
5. Apply two more solvent wipes with 5 minuteBlow it up to full pressure. Leave it
waiting  time  (timed)  between  them.overnight.



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