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Old 04-14-10 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by mjoekingz28
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1 So I sand the patch and the tube
2 apply glue AROUND (not on) the tear in the tube
3 wait 5 minutes for the glue to dry
4 get tube real flat and use pressure to mash the patch on
5 button up and ride

I think I got it now

Now on to the 500 other things that can go wrong!
Sand the tube only. Sanding the tube is to expose fresh rubber for the cement to stick to and remove the form release agent on the tube.

If you don't want to stand around for 5 minutes, take a spare tube and patch the puncture at home.

Cover the whole area with glue. It doesn't need to be thick...that increase dry time...but it should be at least as large as the patch.


You should press the patch firmly into place (rubbing it with your fist on the top tube of the bike or the saddle...if it's a Brooks...is enough pressure. If you put it back in the tire, the air pressure will do a wonderful job.
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