PVC / Hypalon

In the repair kit you should find some PVC/Hypalon fabrics and glue. Inflate the boat and check if the valves are properly close. When the rupture realize a puncture or rupture in your boat, check the size of the damage. If this damage is non-linear or large, consult with our service department for further instruction. If the rupture is linear and small, rinse the surface area of the chambers with soapy water. Check for bubbles formed throughout the surface area. If any bubble is formed, that will be the leaking area to be repaired.

Warning: All repairs must be done in a ventilated area or in an open environment, but no in direct sunlight. Temperature must be between 68 and 108 degrees Fahrenheit.

Patching steps:

• 1. For all repairs, surface on the boat must be dry and clean.
• 2. Fabric to be attached must be at least 2 inches wider than the actual diameter of the puncture.
• 3. Trace the outline of the patch with a pencil.
• 4. Use a masking tape around the traced line. Make sure to tape it outwards the drawn line.
• 5. Apply a thin layer of glue on the boat and on the fabric. Wait for approximately 5 minutes.
• 6. Repeat step number 5.
• 7. Repeat step number 5, but wait for 15 minutes before placing the patch on the surface of the boat.
• 8. The chamber must be fully inflated after patching is finished.
• 9. You must wait 2 to 3 days after patching before operating.
• 10. If the repair does not solve your problem, please consult with our service station.

Repair for Hypalon boats

Temperature conditions

• Relative humidity must be less than 70%, preferably as low as 40%.
• Temperature 64° to 77°F.

Note: Never fiddle around with these. Bond strength drops very rapidly with heat or high humidity. Take your boat indoors. Don't even think about trying to glue on the dock or near the water or in direct sunlight. Professionals use a specially built, climate controlled room, and still don't attempt to work on a rainy day.

Note: You are using a two-part contact cement. The solvents in the glue must evaporate before assembly. When ready to assemble parts, the glue must not be tacky at all to the finger. It must not have spots of whitish glaze. If so, you may have spread the glue too thick, not waited long enough between coats, or a sudden drop in temperature or gust of humid air may have occurred. Someone may have opened the door, or you may have leaned too close and breathed on it. Plan to stay in the room until finished.

Patching process

In the repair kit you should find some Hypalon fabric and glue. Inflate the boat and check if the valves are properly closed. When there’s a rupture realize a puncture or rupture in your boat, check the size of the damage. If this damage is non-linear or large, consult with our Corporate Service Center for further instruction. If the rupture is linear and small, rinse the damaged surface area of the chamber with soapy water. Check for bubbles throughout the surface area. If any new bubbles are visible, repair that area.

• 1. For all repairs, damaged surface area on the boat must be dry and clean.
• 2. Fabric to be attached must be at least 2 inches wider than the actual diameter of the puncture.
• 3. Trace the outline of the patch with a pencil.
• 4. Use masking tape around the traced line. Make sure to tape it outside the drawn area.
• 5. Sand the patch on the neoprene side and the tube in the patch area.
• 6. Keep sanding until the shine comes off the fabric.
• 7. Clean the sanded area with acetone. Make sure that all dirt and grease are removed. Repeat this 3 times, 5 minutes for each interval.
• 8. Apply a thin layer of glue on the boat and on the fabric. Wait approximately 5 minutes.
• 9. Repeat step number 5.
• 10. Repeat step number 5, but wait for 15 minutes before placing the patch on the surface of the boat.
• 11. With a round stick, apply as much pressure to the patch. This will remove all the air bubble from the patch.
• 12. The chamber must be fully inflated after patching is finished.
• 13. You must wait 2 to 3 days after patching before operating.
• 14. If the repair does not solve your problem, please contact our Corporate Service Center.

WARNING:

• Do Not Smoke! Glues and solvents are flammable. No open flames (e.g. furnace or pilot light when working in a cellar.)
• Use in a well ventilated area. All repairs must be done in a ventilated area or in an open environment, but no in direct sunlight. Temperature must be between 64 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Fumes can be overwhelming. A carbon filter respirator is recommended. MEK solvent smells, but is relatively safe. It is recommended that you not use Toluene - the factories do but it is quite dangerous.
• Accelerator (small bottle) is toxic. If spilled on your skin WASH IMMEDIATELY with soap and water. If in your eyes, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER for at least 2 minutes and consult a physician. (Accelerator is an isocyanate based product.)
• Always wear safety gear as recommended by the manufacturer of glue, solvent, accelerator, etc.

NOTE: These instructions are offered to assist you in home use of glues. Because of the wide variety of conditions and critical procedures, we assume no responsibility for failure of glued bonds or any consequence thereof. We always recommend repairs be done by trained professionals. If you mess it up, it's costly time to clean the fabric and rectify the problem and it can greatly exceed the cost of the original repair.

Repair for PVC boats

Temperature conditions

• Relative humidity must be less than 70%, preferably as low as 40%.
• Temperature 64° to 77°F.

Note: Never fiddle around with these. Bond strength drops very rapidly with heat or high humidity. Take your boat indoors. Don't even think about trying to glue on the dock or near the water or in direct sunlight. Professionals use a specially built, climate controlled room, and still don't attempt to work on a rainy day.

Note: You are using a two-part contact cement. The solvents in the glue must evaporate before assembly. When ready to assemble parts, the glue must not be tacky at all to the finger. It must not have spots of whitish glaze. If so, you may have spread the glue too thick, not waited long enough between coats, or a sudden drop in temperature or gust of humid air may have occurred. Someone may have opened the door, or you may have leaned too close and breathed on it. Plan to stay in the room until finished.

Patching process

In the repair kit you should find some PVC fabric, plastic rod and glue. Inflate the boat and check if the valves are properly closed. When there’s a rupture realize a puncture or rupture in your boat, check the size of the damage. If this damage is non-linear or large, consult with our Corporate Service Center for further instruction. If the rupture is linear and small, rinse the damaged surface area of the chamber with soapy water. Check for bubbles throughout the surface area. If any new bubbles are visible, repair that area.

• 1. For all repairs, damaged surface area on the boat must be dry and clean.
• 2. Fabric to be attached must be at least 2 inches wider than the actual diameter of the puncture.
• 3. Trace the outline of the patch with a pencil.
• 4. Use a masking tape around the traced line. Make sure to tape it outside the drawn area.
• 5. Apply a thin layer of glue on the boat and on the fabric. Wait approximately 5 minutes.
• 6. Repeat step number 5.
• 7. Repeat step number 5, but wait for 15 minutes before placing the patch on the surface of the boat.
• 8. With a round stick, apply as much pressure to the patch. This will remove all the air bubble from the patch.
• 9. The chamber must be fully inflated after patching is finished.
• 10. You must wait 2 to 3 days after patching before operating.
• 11. If the repair does not solve your problem, please contact our Corporate Service Center

WARNING:

• Do Not Smoke! Glues and solvents are flammable. No open flames (e.g. furnace or pilot light when working in a cellar.)
• Use in a well ventilated area. All repairs must be done in a ventilated area or in an open environment, but no in direct sunlight. Temperature must be between 64 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Fumes can be overwhelming. A carbon filter respirator is recommended. MEK solvent smells, but is relatively safe. It is recommended that you not use Toluene - the factories do but it is quite dangerous.
• Accelerator (small bottle) is toxic. If spilled on your skin WASH IMMEDIATELY with soap and water. If in your eyes, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER for at least 2 minutes and consult a physician. (Accelerator is an isocyanate based product.)
• Always wear safety gear as recommended by the manufacturer of glue, solvent, accelerator, etc.

NOTE: These instructions are offered to assist you in home use of glues. Because of the wide variety of conditions and critical procedures, we assume no responsibility for failure of glued bonds or any consequence thereof. We always recommend repairs be done by trained professionals. If you mess it up, it's costly time to clean the fabric and rectify the problem and it can greatly exceed the cost of the original repair.