Velcro strip for glueless patch?
06-24-11, 07:23 AM
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Velcro strip for glueless patch?
Anybody ever try this?
The consensus on glueless patches seems to be that they stink for about 75% of people- might this stink less?
The adhesive on this stuff is incredibly strong, and being cloth-backed its less likely to roll up.
I was going to try the super-thin version. Unfortunately the only way to find out is to get a flat somewhere and see if it gets me home.
Or not.
The consensus on glueless patches seems to be that they stink for about 75% of people- might this stink less?
The adhesive on this stuff is incredibly strong, and being cloth-backed its less likely to roll up.
I was going to try the super-thin version. Unfortunately the only way to find out is to get a flat somewhere and see if it gets me home.
Or not.
06-24-11, 08:03 AM
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On the road I've patched tubes with all kinds of stuff in emergencies, including band-aids, scotch tape. Almost anything will work in a pinch, it only needs enough adhesive to establish a seal and keep it from sliding, and to have enough stretch to reach the tire's size.
Patches don't peel off in a tire because the air pressure is holding the tube against the tire.
There's a difference is between a temporary patch that will work as long as the tire stays installed, and a permanent patch which would allow the patched tube to be used as a spare. I don't like patching on the road, so I switch out the tube and use classic bonded patches at home to make repairs.
BTW- most band-aids don't work as well as they used to, because they now micro-perforate the strip so it breathes - good for your skin, not so good for holding air.
Patches don't peel off in a tire because the air pressure is holding the tube against the tire.
There's a difference is between a temporary patch that will work as long as the tire stays installed, and a permanent patch which would allow the patched tube to be used as a spare. I don't like patching on the road, so I switch out the tube and use classic bonded patches at home to make repairs.
BTW- most band-aids don't work as well as they used to, because they now micro-perforate the strip so it breathes - good for your skin, not so good for holding air.
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06-24-11, 08:42 AM
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The problem with ANY patch is that there's mold-release on the tube, and the adhesive sticks to the mold-release instead of the tube. That's why they put the abrasive paper in the patch kit; they want you to rub off the mold-release. Cleaning with acetone or equivalent works a lot better, if you can carry something like that.
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I used a piece of nicorette gum once. Yes, it is just a substitute addicition, I agree. But it worked much better than a cigarette would have.
Ya I agree the problem most people have is not that the patches are crummy- its the mold-release on the rubber. Isopropryl alcohol just doesn't get it off. It is ineffective as a degreasing agent. I dont know why they provide those stupid little wipes. Spit works far better.
Ya I agree the problem most people have is not that the patches are crummy- its the mold-release on the rubber. Isopropryl alcohol just doesn't get it off. It is ineffective as a degreasing agent. I dont know why they provide those stupid little wipes. Spit works far better.
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I've used Parks stick-on patches quite a bit. In my experience, they're fine for the short term but will start leaking after a few months. I use them if needed on the road and then will put a glue-on patch on the tube at home at a convenient time.
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