Jim Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 A friend of a friend has put a hole in his Kayak. Is there a repair kit he can buy or is it a dealer only repair. We think it's plastic - not GRP Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 (edited) Blimey that's good going their are built like brink out houses! You didn't sit on it did you Jim?? Edited May 24, 2010 by Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 This any good?http://h2okayaks.com/engine/shop/product/655-K/655-K+G/flex+Epoxy+Repair+Kit Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overrun Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 (edited) Hi Jim Assuming it's the usual Rotomold plastic like Ocean Kayak, then will need a piece of the same material and a hot air gun as used for welding plastic flooring. Epoxy, Polyester, Silicon & Methylacrylate based adhesives will stick intially, then fail. Bournemouth Canoes should be able to help or indeed, do the whole repair. I'd certainly go to them if it's within a difficult or stressed area, such as the scupper holes. Another point, if it's an Ocean Kayak then may well be covered under warranty (think it's 5 years) PS A paint stripping gun will be too fierce Also, some plastic kayaks such as those made by Bic are vac formed, different material, may be easier to repair, best go back to Bournemouth Canoes for advice etc. Cheers James Edited May 24, 2010 by Overrun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted May 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Thanks Gentlemen ( and Rob ) I'll pass this on tomorrow. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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