How To Repair An Inflatable Paddle Board Puncture

Got a puncture or small rip in your paddle board? Here is a video to explain how to repair an inflatable paddle board puncture. You will need: 1. Hair Dryer 2. Glue and PVC patches from the repair kit 3. Tape 4. Brush or spatula 5. Acetone 6. A cloth 7. Gloves and mask Follow these easy steps to repair your iSUP: 1. Clean the area around the puncture with acetone 2. Dry the area carefully afterwards 3. Cut patch to approximate size to use for preparing the punture 4. Place the patch over the puncture 5. Draw the outline of the patch using a pencil 7. Apply tape to the outline of the puncture 8. Apply glue on both board and patch 9. Using the brush or spatula, make sure the glue is spread evenly 10. Leave the glue to dry for 5 - 10 minutes 11. If the glue doesn't stick to your glove it means it's ready to bond 12. Place the patch on top of the puncture area 13. Use the hairdryer to gently heat the area to ensure the best bonding 14. Use the spatula to firmly press the patch removing any air bubbles that maybe there - this ensures a strong bond 15. It is recommended to put some extra weight on top of it 16. Remove the tape 17. Allow 24 hours for the glue to dry and bond properly before inflating again

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