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Title: PVC Repair kits
Post by: Knnn on July 01, 2018, 05:00:19 PM

Could anyone point me in the right direction to find a PVC repair kit or individual materials to make the repairs.

I need two (2) 3 x 8 inch patches, glue and appropriate solvent to clean the substrate before patching (acetone or MEK). 

Yeah it is a big patch.  I need to repair a 5 inch rip, however, not it's part of the inflation tubes, so will not be under pressure, its the flooring material.

Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks.

Title: Re: PVC Repair kits
Post by: RalphH on July 01, 2018, 05:13:13 PM

This spring I had repairs done at Greely's in Langley and they had my boat ready fast and did great work

https://greeleys-inflatable-boat-repair.business.site/

I've also been to Kit's inflatables - they should be able to supply what you need:

http://www.kitsinflatables.com/

Steveston Hardware and Marine is another possibility

Title: Re: PVC Repair kits
Post by: Fatso on July 02, 2018, 06:28:42 PM

I would try Kits Inflatables.
There's a guy there that used to work for an inflatable store on Clark.  He is great!  He knows a lot and he is very friendly.

Title: Re: PVC Repair kits
Post by: Old Blue on July 02, 2018, 10:55:38 PM

I would not give a penny to kits inflatables based on the few times I've been in there and the attitude or absolute general lack of interest by them when I was in there.  Stevetson Marine sells kits.

A 5" rip is pretty serious, Mutiny inflatables does top notch work....they do the repairs to the police boats and are a reasonable price

Title: Re: PVC Repair kits
Post by: Knnn on July 03, 2018, 09:51:24 AM

Thanks everyone.

I'm only looking for a patch kit or materials I can use for the patch.  As mentioned previously the slash is in a non-structural, non-flotation portion of the pontoon, so all it needs to do is hold out water. 

I'll phone around to see what they have available.

Title: Re: PVC Repair kits
Post by: FishOn36 on July 03, 2018, 12:01:11 PM

https://www.tear-aid.com/

Title: Re: PVC Repair kits
Post by: Knnn on July 10, 2018, 10:13:40 PM

Quote from: RalphH on July 01, 2018, 05:13:13 PM

I've also been to Kit's inflatables - they should be able to supply what you need:

http://www.kitsinflatables.com/

Steveston were all out, but I found what I needed at kits inflatables.  They even cut me a nice additional large piece of PVC the same colour as my boat so I can slap on two big patchs inside and out.

Thank you Ralph.

Title: Re: PVC Repair kits
Post by: Fatso on July 17, 2018, 11:01:25 PM

Well thats just great!  8)

Title: Re: PVC Repair kits
Post by: typhoon on July 18, 2018, 09:27:37 AM

Quote from: Knnn on July 10, 2018, 10:13:40 PM

Steveston were all out, but I found what I needed at kits inflatables.  They even cut me a nice additional large piece of PVC the same colour as my boat so I can slap on two big patchs inside and out.

Thank you Ralph.

The guys from Kits Inflatables have always treated me well, from the purchase of my Achilles through their old shop to the warranty repair of the air floor from Kits.

Title: Re: PVC Repair kits
Post by: robbo1970 on July 19, 2018, 08:14:32 PM

Jumping in on this a little late but I am a roofer and install pvc roof membranes. When we weld our laps it is stronger than the material surrounding it, should never come apart as it can with some glues.
Not sure if our roof membranes would be compatable with the boat, but could be worth a try.
By the way dont try and weld tpo roof membrane to pvc, it wont work!