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Damage Assessment
Small abrasions/wear-through spots can be sealed using adhesive, Goop or Techthane, so long as the polyester
weave is not damaged, or separated.
Small tears in the fabric of less than 2 inches (5 cm) can be repaired using only an external patch.
Tears in the fabric between 2 and 5 inches (5 to 30 cm) should be closed using an internal and external patch.
WARNING:
Tears larger than 6 inches (30 cm), baffle repairs, or a repair needed over a seam should be done by a
Wing factory representative.
New Polyurethane Fabric Repair
Fabric preparation for small leaks or pinhole leaks on new and uncoated fabric
(Materials coated in either Techthane or “dull coat” use the weathered fabric preparation procedures.)
Deep scratches or abrasion marks that expose the polyester base fabric can occur from time to time but should
not be a point of great concern as they are easily repaired.
The heavy-duty polyester fabric will provide excellent puncture and tear resistance but abrasions and scratches
that expose the polyester base fabric should be repaired regularly to protect the air-holding capacity.
Adhesive can be utilized to seal these small holes, or liquid urethane called “Goop” is available upon request
from Wing Inflatables.
For longer scratches, or small scratches in high damage areas, Techthane can be used to seal leaks that have
NOT damaged fabric weaves.
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