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Title: Tent advice - repair
Post by: TheBoy on 27 April 2009, 14:06:21
Anyone know how to repair a small split on a modern synthetic tent?  I thought you used to be able to get some patches that glued on with a special glue?
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: Welung666 on 27 April 2009, 14:08:22
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Anyone know how to repair a small split on a modern synthetic tent?  I thought you used to be able to get some patches that glued on with a special glue?

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/tents/accessories/repair-kits/gelert-nylon-tent-repair-kit/COREATAKACC230 :y
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: Jimbob on 27 April 2009, 14:08:48
yes, ive seen those in local shops, not used em though

Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: Welung666 on 27 April 2009, 14:10:17
I've used that very kit, very easy and still fine after 2 years :y
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: unlucky alf on 27 April 2009, 14:11:09
i patched my fishing umbrella with a bit of pond liner & liner glue :y
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 April 2009, 14:14:20
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Anyone know how to repair a small split on a modern synthetic tent?  I thought you used to be able to get some patches that glued on with a special glue?


Cant you get 'the old bag' to darn it for you.
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: Gaffers on 27 April 2009, 14:16:33
Found the perfect repair for your tent

Tent repair kit (http://www.emm-bee.co.uk/home.htm)
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: TheBoy on 27 April 2009, 14:18:36
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Anyone know how to repair a small split on a modern synthetic tent?  I thought you used to be able to get some patches that glued on with a special glue?


Cant you get 'the old bag' to darn it for you.
If you're going to York, why do I get the feeling I am in for a beating ;D


I have suggested such a thing to said 'old bag', I told her it was just like her cross-stitch, but apparently I am unimformed and stupid...  ...however, the swelling around my eye is going now...
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: TheBoy on 27 April 2009, 14:19:09
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Found the perfect repair for your tent

Tent repair kit (http://www.emm-bee.co.uk/home.htm)
Thats fighting talk  >:(

 :P
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 April 2009, 14:21:44
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Anyone know how to repair a small split on a modern synthetic tent?  I thought you used to be able to get some patches that glued on with a special glue?


Cant you get 'the old bag' to darn it for you.
If you're going to York, why do I get the feeling I am in for a beating ;D


I have suggested such a thing to said 'old bag', I told her it was just like her cross-stitch, but apparently I am unimformed and stupid...  ...however, the swelling around my eye is going now...

Nah, easy enough....look!

http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/how-to-make-and-repair-camping-equipment1.htm
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: TheBoy on 27 April 2009, 14:22:57
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Anyone know how to repair a small split on a modern synthetic tent?  I thought you used to be able to get some patches that glued on with a special glue?

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/tents/accessories/repair-kits/gelert-nylon-tent-repair-kit/COREATAKACC230 :y
Is it sticky, or do you need glue?
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: Welung666 on 27 April 2009, 14:24:29
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Anyone know how to repair a small split on a modern synthetic tent?  I thought you used to be able to get some patches that glued on with a special glue?

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/tents/accessories/repair-kits/gelert-nylon-tent-repair-kit/COREATAKACC230 :y
Is it sticky, or do you need glue?

Self-adhesive (mine was anyway)
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: TheBoy on 27 April 2009, 14:25:41
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Anyone know how to repair a small split on a modern synthetic tent?  I thought you used to be able to get some patches that glued on with a special glue?


Cant you get 'the old bag' to darn it for you.
If you're going to York, why do I get the feeling I am in for a beating ;D


I have suggested such a thing to said 'old bag', I told her it was just like her cross-stitch, but apparently I am unimformed and stupid...  ...however, the swelling around my eye is going now...

Nah, easy enough....look!

http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/how-to-make-and-repair-camping-equipment1.htm
LOL, apparently you can't easily stitch that sort of material.  Looking at your article, its "ripstop nylon for nylon tents", is that the same as Welung666's stuff above?
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: TheBoy on 27 April 2009, 14:26:32
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Anyone know how to repair a small split on a modern synthetic tent?  I thought you used to be able to get some patches that glued on with a special glue?

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/tents/accessories/repair-kits/gelert-nylon-tent-repair-kit/COREATAKACC230 :y
Is it sticky, or do you need glue?

Self-adhesive (mine was anyway)
And how big are the patches? I have 2 tears each about 3" long
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: Welung666 on 27 April 2009, 14:28:04
They come in defferent sizes, give 'em a call :y
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: Gaffers on 27 April 2009, 14:29:19
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Found the perfect repair for your tent

Tent repair kit (http://www.emm-bee.co.uk/home.htm)
Thats fighting talk  >:(

 :P

Oh come on! That was funny  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: bigboykarl on 27 April 2009, 14:29:30
what about instant gasket ;D
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 April 2009, 14:29:55
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Anyone know how to repair a small split on a modern synthetic tent?  I thought you used to be able to get some patches that glued on with a special glue?


Cant you get 'the old bag' to darn it for you.
If you're going to York, why do I get the feeling I am in for a beating ;D


I have suggested such a thing to said 'old bag', I told her it was just like her cross-stitch, but apparently I am unimformed and stupid...  ...however, the swelling around my eye is going now...

Nah, easy enough....look!

http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/how-to-make-and-repair-camping-equipment1.htm
LOL, apparently you can't easily stitch that sort of material.  Looking at your article, its "ripstop nylon for nylon tents", is that the same as Welung666's stuff above?

Yep.....had one repaired just the same many years ago.

By doing the above, the glue provides the sealent and the stitching the strength.
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: TheBoy on 27 April 2009, 14:34:44
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Anyone know how to repair a small split on a modern synthetic tent?  I thought you used to be able to get some patches that glued on with a special glue?


Cant you get 'the old bag' to darn it for you.
If you're going to York, why do I get the feeling I am in for a beating ;D


I have suggested such a thing to said 'old bag', I told her it was just like her cross-stitch, but apparently I am unimformed and stupid...  ...however, the swelling around my eye is going now...

Nah, easy enough....look!

http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/how-to-make-and-repair-camping-equipment1.htm
LOL, apparently you can't easily stitch that sort of material.  Looking at your article, its "ripstop nylon for nylon tents", is that the same as Welung666's stuff above?

Yep.....had one repaired just the same many years ago.

By doing the above, the glue provides the sealent and the stitching the strength.
Presumably the Gelert patches mentioned by Welung do the same, but not using sperate glue/sealer?

Wonder if anywhere in Milton Keynes sells the stuff, presumably have to be an outdoor type of shop, rather than sports shops?
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: cam2502 on 27 April 2009, 14:36:23
duck tape!!
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: TheBoy on 27 April 2009, 14:37:10
This the stuff?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tent-Repair-Nylon-Repair-Tape-Kit-NEW-2009_W0QQitemZ260400328382QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_3?hash=item260400328382&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 April 2009, 14:45:43
Yep!
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: nick v6 on 27 April 2009, 16:09:07
if its any help i'm going to a camping shop to get a few bits tommorrow
i could easily try and get a repair kit from there and bring it to york

options there mate :y
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: CaptainZok on 27 April 2009, 17:01:01
Wouldn't wriggly tin be better? ;D ;D
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: Vamps on 27 April 2009, 22:26:00
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Found the perfect repair for your tent

Tent repair kit (http://www.emm-bee.co.uk/home.htm)
Thats fighting talk  >:(

 :P

Oh come on! That was funny  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

It was  :D :D :D I was going to suggest he replaced the tent  :y :y :y
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: TheBoy on 27 April 2009, 22:51:10
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Found the perfect repair for your tent

Tent repair kit (http://www.emm-bee.co.uk/home.htm)
Thats fighting talk  >:(

 :P

Oh come on! That was funny  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

It was  :D :D :D I was going to suggest he replaced the tent  :y :y :y
You're coming to York, aren't you? Bring a gallon of petrol with your motorhome ;D
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: Vamps on 27 April 2009, 23:39:44
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Found the perfect repair for your tent

Tent repair kit (http://www.emm-bee.co.uk/home.htm)
Thats fighting talk  >:(

 :P

Oh come on! That was funny  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

It was  :D :D :D I was going to suggest he replaced the tent  :y :y :y
You're coming to York, aren't you? Bring a gallon of petrol with your motorhome ;D

Motorhome and Static Caravan, doesn't quite fit into you argument does it.... :P :D :D :D
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: Auto Addict on 28 April 2009, 05:41:23
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Anyone know how to repair a small split on a modern synthetic tent?  I thought you used to be able to get some patches that glued on with a special glue?

www.acmeinstanttentrepaircastironrivetedpatches.com
Title: Re: Tent advice - repair
Post by: Jimbob on 28 April 2009, 07:59:12
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Anyone know how to repair a small split on a modern synthetic tent?  I thought you used to be able to get some patches that glued on with a special glue?

www.acmeinstanttentrepaircastironrivetedpatches.com


That what you used on yours at the lakes?  ;D