Put a hole in my tempest with a cigarette, **** knows how I managed that but anyway......best way to repair something like that?
In reply to Post #1
Could try mcnett tenacious tape or drop carpy0600 a message on here which is army andy he does bivvy repairs so could patch it up properly for u his based in sittingbourne kent
Could try mcnett tenacious tape or drop carpy0600 a message on here which is army andy he does bivvy repairs so could patch it up properly for u his based in sittingbourne kent
In reply to Post #1
Masking tape on the outside - patch on the inside - Mcnett tenacious tape over patch (inside) with a good inch or so margin to each edge - remove masking tape - cover hole from outside with seam sealant (or silicon / white spirit mix)
Masking tape on the outside - patch on the inside - Mcnett tenacious tape over patch (inside) with a good inch or so margin to each edge - remove masking tape - cover hole from outside with seam sealant (or silicon / white spirit mix)
In reply to Post #3
That sounds good
That sounds good
In reply to Post #1
Masking tape the outside, tenacious tape directly onto the inside of the bivvy material, squeeze down, then remove masking tape.
No patch needed.
Masking tape the outside, tenacious tape directly onto the inside of the bivvy material, squeeze down, then remove masking tape.
No patch needed.
In reply to Post #5
if theres a hole the masking tape will stick to the Mcnett tape, or you will have adhesive tape inplace of the hole... you need to seal from the outside in some way
if theres a hole the masking tape will stick to the Mcnett tape, or you will have adhesive tape inplace of the hole... you need to seal from the outside in some way
In reply to Post #6
If it was a tear then my previous post would be fine, but as you say, with a hole the outer masking tape will stick to the inner tenacious tape.
Easy to put a small piece of tenacious on the outer and then back it with another piece on the inner.
I have previously used the aquasure and seamgrip to make repairs but it isn't as convenient or instant as the tape.
If it was a tear then my previous post would be fine, but as you say, with a hole the outer masking tape will stick to the inner tenacious tape.
Easy to put a small piece of tenacious on the outer and then back it with another piece on the inner.
I have previously used the aquasure and seamgrip to make repairs but it isn't as convenient or instant as the tape.
Clear gorilla tape both sides.
I have used liquid sole to repair smal holes in the canvas.
In reply to Post #1
Nicorette patches should sort that out.
Nicorette patches should sort that out.
In reply to Post #1
Cut a small piece of material from the flap that tucks under your groundsheet, a fag sized hole will only need a small bit and cutting from the skirt section wont show or impact the Tempest's performance, stick it on with tent repair glue, this way it will match the original material.
Cut a small piece of material from the flap that tucks under your groundsheet, a fag sized hole will only need a small bit and cutting from the skirt section wont show or impact the Tempest's performance, stick it on with tent repair glue, this way it will match the original material.
In reply to Post #11
And cut the patch circular or hexagonal.
Square corners are the first thing that lift.
And cut the patch circular or hexagonal.
Square corners are the first thing that lift.
In reply to Post #11
The material on that flap and the bivvy are totally different materials. Won't match at all
What is the benefit of putting masking tape on first guys? Unless it's holding something in place seems unnecessary to me?
The material on that flap and the bivvy are totally different materials. Won't match at all
What is the benefit of putting masking tape on first guys? Unless it's holding something in place seems unnecessary to me?
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In reply to Post #13
so you can flatten down the edges of the hole from the inside, to the masking tape, before applying the patch... probably not the only way but its what ive done and worked ok
so you can flatten down the edges of the hole from the inside, to the masking tape, before applying the patch... probably not the only way but its what ive done and worked ok