π§ Instructions to Repair PVC Products – new
Repairing PVC inflatable products is simple. Most damage can be handled by the operator on-site. The product can be returned to operation immediately after repair.
What You Will Need:
- PVC adhesive β colorless, transparent, flexible after drying, UV and chlorine resistant, non-toxic
- Or: Polyurethane adhesive (for footwear) or neoprene adhesive
- Patch material β same PVC material
- Acetone or rubbing alcohol β for degreasing
- Smooth hard surface β for work
- Heavy object β to press the patch
- Scissors, marker, smooth plastic tool
β±οΈ Curing Time: Most adhesives cure in 24β48 hours. Contact adhesives need 3β6 minutes to tack before application.
Repair Procedure in 5 Steps:
1Preparation
Deflate product to 90% β material must be flat but not completely empty.
Ensure the damaged area is dry (dry with towel, hair dryer, or sun).
Place product on a smooth surface.
Deflate product to 90% β material must be flat but not completely empty.
Ensure the damaged area is dry (dry with towel, hair dryer, or sun).
Place product on a smooth surface.
2Cleaning
Clean the damaged area and patch with acetone or rubbing alcohol.
β οΈ Caution: If damage is near printing (logo, warning label), use rubbing alcohol only β acetone dissolves ink.
Clean the damaged area and patch with acetone or rubbing alcohol.
β οΈ Caution: If damage is near printing (logo, warning label), use rubbing alcohol only β acetone dissolves ink.
3Patch Preparation
Cut a circular or oval patch β at least 2β3 cm larger than the damage on all sides.
No corners! β rounded shapes hold better.
Patch has a shiny side (no UV protection) and dull side β shiny side goes down toward the adhesive.
Cut a circular or oval patch β at least 2β3 cm larger than the damage on all sides.
No corners! β rounded shapes hold better.
Patch has a shiny side (no UV protection) and dull side β shiny side goes down toward the adhesive.
4Gluing
Apply adhesive to both product and patch β thin, even layer, slightly larger than the patch.
Let sit 3β6 minutes to tack (longer in cold).
Apply patch from center to edges β center first, then gently spread outward.
Press out bubbles with fingers or plastic tool from center to edges.
Remove excess adhesive.
Apply adhesive to both product and patch β thin, even layer, slightly larger than the patch.
Let sit 3β6 minutes to tack (longer in cold).
Apply patch from center to edges β center first, then gently spread outward.
Press out bubbles with fingers or plastic tool from center to edges.
Remove excess adhesive.
5Curing
Place a heavy object over the entire patch.
Let cure for 24 hours.
Check edges β if not perfectly sealed, add a little adhesive and repeat the process.
Place a heavy object over the entire patch.
Let cure for 24 hours.
Check edges β if not perfectly sealed, add a little adhesive and repeat the process.
Leak Test:
- Inflate product to prescribed pressure
- Submerge repaired area under water β watch for bubbles
- Or: Apply soapy water with sponge β escaping air creates bubbles
π‘ Tip: We have excellent experience with McNett Seamgrip, Aquasure + FD, McNett Aquasure β these create a self-supporting transparent patch that is practically invisible.
π Related: Claim Assessment | Claim Conditions
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