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| Author: | AlohaDan [ Sat Jan 14, 2006 12:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Polyethylene Emergency Patch |
I started a new thread of this specific topic to get Matt's and any any engineers attention. When touring remote areas, or at sea when unusal cirumstances ( I'll post a story how a turtle holed my OC-1 sometime) occur a polyethlene yak may be holed or crack. What to do in such an emergency? "Bassmanpete" posted a story on KFS about holing his kayak on a rock. "Beagle" recommended Patch & Go a specific product for poly. http://www.moldingraphics.com/index.htm Possibly some of the graphics product from this company are used by Hobie. But it's not discussed in the other KFS thread that discusses the poly adhesive question. http://kfs.infopop.cc/groupee/forums/a/ ... 5581001551 I had previously stated that I had bought The Everfix Epoxy Stick for emergency repairs. Directions state it is NOT recommended for polyethylene. Evidently fibreglass/metal sticky stuff doesn't adhere very well to poly. Telephoning around one manufacture of polyethylene products said it might hold enough to work as a repair.Can a chemist comment? I don't see a heat gun and poly stick being a solution at sea or remote areas. While possibly OK when beached on a remote trip even Stop & Go requires a butane torch or small spoon & flame. See pics on: http://kfs.infopop.cc/groupee/forums/a/ ... 4141063631 However, Everfix Epoxy Stick mixed by your fingers cures underwater. So Matt/Hobie what do you recommend in emergencies? |
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