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Can My Kayak Be Repaired?
Super linear polyethylene is very durable and can be repaired if the need arises. Cracks or deep
gouges can be welded with a suitable heat gun and resin powder. Marine goop is also a very
inexpensive way to seal a pin-hole leak or other small patching areas.
Instructions For Patching Holes:
Be sure NOT to leave soldering iron in one area too long; you can burn a hole in your kayak. The
cooling process takes about 10 minutes. Test area when finished. In some cases you might
need to add a second application depending on the size of the repair. Items Needed: Color
Resin to Match Your Kayak and an inexpensive Pencil-Grip Soldering Iron (Approximately 25
Watt).
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Immerse hot
soldering iron
into resin
powder cover-
ing tip gener-
ously until powder metls to a
gel consistency around the
tip.
Patch inside
crack or hole
and surround-
ing area, leav-
ing a little extra
for finishing. If crack is deep
let the patching dry then
apply another layer.
Smooth over
with soldering
iron and finish
surface with
shaver.