Good vid, Thanks! But I prefer to spray with Windex. Allows you to check sections one at a time. I also use eyeliner to mark around the hole (dots/lines, not a circle for me), since a Sharpie/related or other pen often won't mark when the pad is wet with water and/or windex. Unless you yourself use eyeliner, ask before doing this with a friend/partner's eyeliner... It can be expensive! The cheap stuff works fine here though. Note that eyeliner is more permanent on the pad than Sharpie in this contex, although it will eventually wear off. But it works amazing to mark the wet pad! Do mark as small a spot as possible, but not within where you wan to do the repair. Eyeliner is usually oil based, so some repair glue won't stick to it. Cheers!
My take away is that when the air mattress is under a shower head to scrub it with a brush & shampoo. Years ago I put my leaky air mattress in a tub partially filled with water but never could find the leak. FWIW - after applying Seam Grip, clean the threads on the tube then fill the cap with Vasaline which will prevent any air from getting between the cap & the Seam Grip contents in the tube. You'll never have a problem removing the cap or discovering the tube contents have congealed.
Neat, my Mtn Equip COOP Reactor 3.8 sleeping pad's seam split about 3 in. (between the top and bottom sheets.) So I sandwiched the Seam Grip + WP between the two layers and compressed them with some wicked automotive masking tape. I hope this doesn't continue along down the seam. I may have to buy a new sleeping pad. This one is eight years old.
Dang! That's some faith in the seam grip! I recently had a gash in a self inflating pad about 2.5 in. I actually sewed it together first and then applied the seam grip liberally over it. After it dried I applied the tape over the top. No probs since.
@@outdoorgearrepair9187 Congrats!! Well,, now the top layer near the valve started to balloon and leak. The pad was twelve years old, so I cut my losses asked MEC to recycle it and bought a Thermarest ProLite Plus. Hearty congrats on your success, though... way da go.
Do you think this would work for a busted seam? (I have one with a 6-7inch blown out side seam…. Guess I may just have to try it and tag you in it if it works or not 😁
Yes! I’ve done it before. What I did fort the repair is seam grip it, clamp it down with foam and rulers and then when it dries, I’ve sewn the edge with a sewing machine and added extra sealant over the threads. Works well.
Well, I will search the hole in the drinking trough in front of the house. I am not sure soap is good for this sort of fabric. But made me a good laugh 😅 to see the soap bubble. Thanks for the explanation. The more an more products are covered with Warnigs like don't eat this sealgrip, dont put it in your hear... etc. but no directions for the application : with or without a patch ? So you used without a patch so I can do as well to repair my Waterbag. Thanks a lot 💖💖💖🤗🤗🤗
Yes! You can apply it with no patch if it is a small hole. If it is a rip or tear, then a patch is a good idea. For longer rips, I sew the cut shut first and then apply the seam grip.
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Good vid, Thanks! But I prefer to spray with Windex. Allows you to check sections one at a time. I also use eyeliner to mark around the hole (dots/lines, not a circle for me), since a Sharpie/related or other pen often won't mark when the pad is wet with water and/or windex. Unless you yourself use eyeliner, ask before doing this with a friend/partner's eyeliner... It can be expensive! The cheap stuff works fine here though. Note that eyeliner is more permanent on the pad than Sharpie in this contex, although it will eventually wear off. But it works amazing to mark the wet pad! Do mark as small a spot as possible, but not within where you wan to do the repair. Eyeliner is usually oil based, so some repair glue won't stick to it. Cheers!
Nice! I’m super excited to try the windex!
My take away is that when the air mattress is under a shower head to scrub it with a brush & shampoo.
Years ago I put my leaky air mattress in a tub partially filled with water but never could find the leak.
FWIW - after applying Seam Grip, clean the threads on the tube then fill the cap with Vasaline which will prevent any air from getting between the cap & the Seam Grip contents in the tube. You'll never have a problem removing the cap or discovering the tube contents have congealed.
Fantastic!
Great, I was hasitating to open the tube for just a small hole. I will follow your advice. Thanks a lot for sharing your advice
Neat, my Mtn Equip COOP Reactor 3.8 sleeping pad's seam split about 3 in. (between the top and bottom sheets.) So I sandwiched the Seam Grip + WP between the two layers and compressed them with some wicked automotive masking tape. I hope this doesn't continue along down the seam. I may have to buy a new sleeping pad. This one is eight years old.
Dang! That's some faith in the seam grip! I recently had a gash in a self inflating pad about 2.5 in. I actually sewed it together first and then applied the seam grip liberally over it. After it dried I applied the tape over the top. No probs since.
@@outdoorgearrepair9187 Congrats!! Well,, now the top layer near the valve started to balloon and leak. The pad was twelve years old, so I cut my losses asked MEC to recycle it and bought a Thermarest ProLite Plus. Hearty congrats on your success, though... way da go.
Does the seam seal crack when the mat is rolled up?
No. It remains flexible for many years, so no worries!
Do you think this would work for a busted seam? (I have one with a 6-7inch blown out side seam…. Guess I may just have to try it and tag you in it if it works or not 😁
Yes! I’ve done it before. What I did fort the repair is seam grip it, clamp it down with foam and rulers and then when it dries, I’ve sewn the edge with a sewing machine and added extra sealant over the threads. Works well.
Is a patch over the seam grip not necessary?
Not if it’s a small pinhole leak. If it’s a larger hole/tear, then a patch is warranted. Hope this helps!
@@outdoorgearrepair9187 thank you, I did this yesterday and problem solved.
@@AlwaysOutdoorsyawesome! So glad it worked.
If a patch is required will it stick to thr gear aid @@outdoorgearrepair9187
Well, I will search the hole in the drinking trough in front of the house. I am not sure soap is good for this sort of fabric. But made me a good laugh 😅 to see the soap bubble.
Thanks for the explanation. The more an more products are covered with Warnigs like don't eat this sealgrip, dont put it in your hear... etc. but no directions for the application : with or without a patch ?
So you used without a patch so I can do as well to repair my Waterbag.
Thanks a lot 💖💖💖🤗🤗🤗
Yes! You can apply it with no patch if it is a small hole. If it is a rip or tear, then a patch is a good idea. For longer rips, I sew the cut shut first and then apply the seam grip.