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GLUING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
Application
TIPS:
• Most common problems arise from putting too much glue on any one surface during
application. Thick heavy coats will actually create LESS of a bond between the fabrics,
so go with two light coats!
• Make sure you plan for no interruptions during the application.
• If available, get an egg timer to keep drying time consistent. The longer you take, the faster the
base of the glue will evaporate, making the glue thicken.
• Cut bristles on brush down to 1/2 inch to assure a stiff end, to hold less glue.
8. Apply very thin coats of glue to both sanded surfaces using brush. When applying, you want to put it on so
thin, you won’t even see the brush strokes.
9. Let first coat dry for minimum of 20 minutes depending on temperature and humidity, or to a non-tacky
state.
10. Apply a second coat to both surfaces and let stand until slightly tacky.
(approx 5-10 minutes depending on humidity)
Patch Placement
11. While the glue is still tacky, carefully line up patch with marks you’ve made and press both surfaces
together firmly. The patch should be applied on a firm surface so you can use your weight to ensure the
two surfaces have made contact. This is particularly true when you have something like a D-ring that has
multiple layers of materials fabric and webbing to flatten.
12. Fully deflate chamber and place on firm surface. (If repairing a tear or installing footcones, you’ve already
done this). Using a roller, roll all areas of the patch to ensure surface contact to all areas. Working from the
center towards the outside, use the roller to work out any wrinkles or bubbles.
TIP:
• If your patch goes down crooked or wrinkled, use a heat gun to re-activate the glue
making it easier to remove and reapply.
• DO NOT PATCH OVER A SEAM. Seam leaks travel, so lift the seam and find the origin of the leak.
Clean Up
13. When gluing, it’s okay to go over the lines, but you want to make sure to remove the excess glue within 24
hours, before it turns brown. There are a couple options:
1. You can wipe the excess glue with MEK, but don’t soak it or it may seep into the edges and loosen the glue
bond.
2. Using a soft nylon wheel and drill, remove excess glue from the surrounding area of repair. Make sure the
direction of the spinning wheel spins outward, away from the patch, so you don’t lift an edge.
Storage
Keep glue stored in a dry area at room temperature. Date bottom of can and replace annually. You can re-
use the brushes if they are stored in MEK in a jar that has a hole in the lid large enough to slide the brush
in. Use aluminum foil to fill any gaps.
