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Using a ball point pen,
trace the outline of your
patch which should be
large enough to overlap
the damaged area by
approximately 1/2".
Angle the pen inward a
bit so that the ink will be
covered by the patch
later.
Ap ply ad he sive to the
dull side of the patch
and around the area to
be repaired. Coat the
affected area lightly but
completely with glue.
Place the patch on the
damaged area and
press down firmly. Let
the glue sit for 2-4 min-
utes until it appears
tacky. If glue does not
hold, heat patch with a
hair dryer.
A temperature of 160°
degrees will activate the
adhesive and from there
you can press firmly on
the patch until cooled.
DO NOT use a hair
dryer on an inflated boat
and NEVER use a heat
gun on your boat.
To remove a patch with MEK, dip a cotton swab and apply
it to the outer edges. The glue will start to dissolve and the
patch will begin to separate from the boat. Continue to
carefully apply MEK to the underneath of the patch and
continue peeling it off. Once removed you can also clean
off any residual glue with the MEK solvent. To reapply a
new patch, allow approximately 30 seconds for the MEK to
evaporate and apply the item to the boat.
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2-Part Adhesive
The adhesive that
comes standard in your
repair kit works for most
repairs and installations,
but for more detailed
and extensive repair we
recommend a 2-part
PVC adhesive.
Methyl Ethlyl Ketone
Methyl Ethyl Ketone or
MEK is a solvent used
to dissolve PVC based
glue in case you need
to remove a D-Ring,
glue residue or patch.
MEK is a strong solvent
and can damage the
material to the boat so
use it very carefully and
sparingly.
MEK is very flammable,
keep away from fire, lit
cigarettes or sparks.
When handling MEK we
recommend wearing
rubber gloves. Be sure
to use MEK in a well
ventilated area and
heed all warnings from
the manufacturer.
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