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Using Goop or Adhesive
1. Inflate boat to full pressure (4.4 psi).
Spray area with soapy water and mark leaks with grease pencil or by
taping off areas to be repaired.
IMPORTANT: Ink and markers will permanently mark the fabric
and are NOT recommended for use.
For best results, tape off area.
2. Deflate boat completely. Do not try to seal leaks while the tube is
inflated. Prepare the area by wiping solvent like acetone or MEK
(methyl ethyl ketone) inside the outlined area.
3. Tape off the area to be repaired.
4. Wipe area with solvent.
5. Paint on Goop or adhesive.
IMPORTANT: If you’re using Goop, allow the solvent to dry
or flash off before applying Goop to fabric— about 20 seconds. If using
adhesive, apply adhesive immediately BEFORE the solvent flashes-off
6. Allow adhesive or Goop to dry 10-20 minutes; then apply second
coat to area. Do not apply solvent for the second coat of adhesive.
7. Remove tape immediately after second coat, unless damaged
area is not fully covered.
8. Apply a third coat as necessary.
9. Allow drying completely before re-inflation; minimum cure time
two hours. Twelve hours is recommended.
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