Wedger Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Jack, Just a thought chap but have you considered using 'Stormsure' to fix the 'bass spine holes'? Its great stuff........ I use it all the time for fixing our neoprene waders, and much cheaper for these small jobs as it comes in tiny tubes. T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Fox Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 It's the same sort of consistency as silicone sealant. Not sure warming will help much. Unless you intend using it as some form of flexible glue for a patch, I wouldn't personally use this to fix pin-prick holes. My previous dinghy repairs are like the old bicycle inner tube jobs - rubber/hyperlon patch plus suitable glue. Hope this helps, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 .....hang on a minute.... Jack, I thought you never caught any fish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Nice one Trevor,I should have known you would be ready for me.. NOW THEN can anyone say how thick/thin Sikaflex is ? I have my unopened tube ready to fix the needlehole [caused by a BASS spine ] in the inflatable floor of my Zodiac.I hope to be able to inject some into the hole,so that it will be virtualy "an invisable mend " I plan to use the needle kit that comes with printer ink refill bottles [heavy duty job ].Does this seem feasable ? will it be thinner if warmed in water prior to use ? or can it be thinned slightly without affecting its efficiency ? .The answer to any or all of these questions would be much appreciated..jack Jack you will not be able to use Sickaflex in the way you want as it is too thick. Also once opened it has a very limited shelf life. I would try Trevors suggestion first. Or if your ffloor is 'Neoprene' then a good quality super glue would do the do. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Thanks Fella's I have several reasons for the Sikaflex route.. 1 Its the only method recomended by Zodiac. 2 the floor is White 3 I dont want any patch or obvious repair visible. 4 The floor is always wet,and it would be so easy to "scuff off " apatch when moving about. 5 The floor has a textured surface for wet-grip,so a patch would be difficult to secure. 6 and finally the floor is extreme high pressure inflated,it really is like a solid floor when inflated correctly as it forms a V keel like a R.I.B. And finally just for Tom.I let that info,re Bass catching just slip out,but as its in N.Wales it doesnt count....jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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