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Old 08-11-09 | 10:14 PM
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when patching tubes do you guys use the little metal rasps that come with the kits or sandpaper?
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Old 08-11-09 | 10:38 PM
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My kits all come with sandpaper...
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Old 08-11-09 | 10:43 PM
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Bikes: Trek 1000, two mtbs and working on a fixie for commuting.

^ +1. Always with sandpaper
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Old 08-11-09 | 10:44 PM
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sandpaper and/or alcohol wipe.
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Old 08-12-09 | 05:09 AM
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These really work! No more glue and waiting around:

https://www.parktool.com/products/det...t=17&item=GP-2

And they are about the size of your thumbnail. Sandpaper included.
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