AIRHEAD Vinyl Repair Kit

bought this to repair a PVC inflatable kayak which had a reasonable sized pinhole that I couldn't get patched properly with the sticker patches that came with it. Previous attempts to patch seemed to work and would survive inflation, but just couldn't hold up after submersion. Did my research and since I know this brand from waterski towables and with all the positive reviews out there, I pulled the trigger on this one. Came on-time and this "smile box" (or envelope rather) really did make me smile. Just in time before a family camping weekend. I followed the instructions carefully (make sure you have the area really clean and dry before you begin) and it was easy to apply. Give it the recommended cure time (and then some, just for good measure) and you will be rewarded with a solid patch. The proof is in the pudding, right? A long weekend of kayaking the lake with the family (kids taking turns non-stop) and the patch held up. That literally made some happy campers. And a happy dad. Highly recommend this produce. It really saved my sinking ship. :)

I bought an air matress for my son from a thrift store, and quickly discovered why it was at the thrift store (see picture above).One side of the provided patches is more slick and plastic-y while the other side is softer, the directions didn't specify which side to use so I assume whichever side matches the material you're patching is the right side!I tried to leave room around the rim of the patch when applying to avoid the extra glue getting everywhere, but I ended up smearing the glue all over the edges of the patch anyways, I really didn't want any more air leaks! The glue smells and looks a lot like souped-up crazy glue so you have to work fast to wipe up the extra. In my case the holes were on the bottom of the mattress so I wasn't too concerned about appearances.We needed the air mattress that night, so after seeing how quickly and strongly the glue adhered I took a risk and inflated the mattress an hour after application. Everything seemed fixed! I spritzed some water around the patch but didn't see any bubbling indicating an air leak.My son slept on the matress that night and I waited a week to write this review just to see how it would hold up, it's still inflated! This product was easy to apply and saved me buying a new mattress, I highly recommend it!If this review helped you make an informed decision about this product, please mark it as helpful :)

Pros: Plenty of Glue. The amount of glue, if bought alone, could cost more than the whole kit. The 2" patches are strong, thick and large enough to cover most punctures and seam splits and tears.Cons: 4 patches is not enough for the amount of glue. But you might have a old vinyl shower curtain or umbrella to make all the patches you need. The instructions are lacking details.===== Tips From Me Owning And Patching 10 Aerobeds ======Finding Leak: Aerobeds tend to fail at the seams and horizontal channels on the top. Otherwise you are looking for an accidental puncture. Most leaks can be found by holding your ear near the full bed and listening in quiet environment. If it is a slow leak, you may need a sponge soaked in soapy water; starting with bottom of bed wet the bed with the sponge and look for bubbles forming where the leak is. If needed, next check the sides then top of bed.Clean: Clean and Dry an area the size of patch around the hole to remove dirt and oils. Use a folded 2 inch square of medium sandpaper to rough area. If you are working on a seam or channel, be careful not to over sand the raised area and create a larger hole! If your bed has the felt top surface, sand felt coating off.Applying Glue: Cover half inch area around the hole itself with thin layer of glue and rub glue in with top of glue tube; this is to ensure the glue is in any seams near hole. Apply a thick layer of glue to patch (textured side) so that when patch is place on hole and lightly pressed with your fingers glue will bead out around the entire patch. Over gluing is better than not using enough.Set the Patch: Get the area with the hole on a surface and portion of bed as flat as possible. Using a 6 inch square of wax paper, cover the patch with the wax paper and place a 10 lb flat plate iron weight, or other flat heavy object, over the patch. Don't worry about the extra glue! The glue will not stick a bit to the wax paper and when you are done it will look pro. More weight seems to help if there are seams under the patch. This also ensures the entire patch sets into the groves and channels. I use 4 ten pound plates stacked. To improvise, you can use any flat surfaced object like junk CDRoms (with the open hole off the patch) and any heavy objects like 5 gallon jugs of bottled water...Dry Patch: I prefer to wait 24 hours, but have successfully inflated a bed that was needed from a morning patching 10 hours later with a perfect result and no leaks later. Once dry, the patch will be strong and will not stick to the wax paper. In case you have a large tear I used 2 slightly overlapping 2 inch round patches from this kit to cover the 1.5 inch split in a channel. But be careful, it glued the top layer of the bed to the bottom because of glue leaking into the large tear and drying them together under the 40 lbs of weight! I noticed when inflating bed a giant dimple at the point of repair. I just kept inflating and the to halves separated with a pop under the pressure of the air pump... and the patch worked!Good luck.

Great item, great seller. Works fine and just as advertised. Highly recommend

I'd advise you to use 'extra' adhesive on the patch or the repair area or both to get a full surface and edge adhered contact. I used 2 metal discs that I had on either side of the patch/vinyl at the point of the hole and then used a screw clamp to hold the sandwich tight. Inspite of using the discs (to evenly apply pressure) and the clamp, it was apparent that I'd not used enough adhesive, because the edges were loose in one section.....Be sure to 'Use Enough Glue' to exceed the patch size and fill any texture divits that may be in the vinyl that you are repairing. I was disappointed in the amount of adhesive (a reasonably large tube, but only half full), since it is probably not enough to successfully use the three patches provided(consider it a one patch kit). The instructions also fail to guide you as to which side of the patch to use as the glue side. Each side of the patch is different, with one being smooth and one being textured. Beyond the dirth of adhesive, and the poor instructions, these will probably work on most repairs (as long as your life doesn't depend on the repair if he leak reappears). Just remember that you are taking a chance and don't get too far from the dock before you know that you have a solid repair.

Patched a small hole in blow-up boat. Cleaned area well several times. Drew circle around hole larger than kit patch. Applied glue to kit patch on textured side. Thinned glue on patch with finger but could use Q-tip or other. Waited a minute or 2 for glue to begin to get tacky. Nice even thin glue on patch. Placed kit patch over hole with patched centered on hole and took glue around edge of patch, again making sure patch edge and some on patch covered. Put parchment paper over patch and on flat surface, pile 4 bricks right over kit patch and waited 48 hours. I waited 48 hours. Blew up boat and patch holding for week now.

It is a good quality vinyl glue,,didn't work out for me on a old sup board,,only because other areas would separate after I fixed one another would happen,,so I threw that free sup board away,,lol,,but it is affordable vinyl cement, I started keeping my glues and such in my mini fridge,,they last longer,, so for my next vinyl toy I will still have it there

Save your money!!!!!!!!!!!! Piece of trash!!!!!!! Guys if you have a bad leak or a tore on your airbed, before you even think about getting this product, save your 12.00 and get your own airbed repair kit. Here it goes.#1 Go to nearby Hardware store such as ace or Home Depot, and get yourself a double stick Duct Tape (not those cheap ones) if you have to pay almost 6.00 do so.#2 go to any store or drug store to get some Krazy Glue. Get a pack if you have to.#3 go to a fabric store or a Craft Store such as Michaels and get your own vinyl fabric. Two yards will do and make your own patches to cover up the holes or leaks.I did these steps and my airbed got Saved. Never ever buy this piece of trash again. The patches ok and all but the glue does even stick it leaves a big huge mess. All i can say it's terrible!!!!!!! Never buy this product again.

Poduct ok

Used the patch on the seam of a water tube, worked great so far, other patches didn't work.

Muy bueno

As Described

excelente para parchar inflables, buen servicio del proveedor. llego muy a tiempo y me ha sido muy util. muchas gracias