Tear-Aid Patch - Type A
- The matte finish polyurethane tape is exceptionally tough and abrasion resistant. It stretches and springs back without losing its grip.
- The aggressive adhesive on the tape is formulated for a high strength bond to a wide variety of surfaces. It doesn't turn gummy in the heat.
- Repairs holes and tears on Pennel Orca®, Hypalon, rubber, most fabrics, fiberglass, nylon, most plastics (including polyethylene, polypropylene and polyurethane), non-oiled leather, aluminum, and stainless steel.
- Available in kit form or in rolls of 3"W x 5'L
- The see-through tape works with all colors and won't discolor over time.
- It's easy to use. Cut the patch to shape, clean the surface to be repaired, and stick it on. No muss, no fuss, no mess.
- Type A Tear Aid is not recommended for Vinyl or PVC. For these materials, use Type B Tear-Aid, Item # 1981.
- Rolls are 3"W x 5'L
- Matte Finish Polyurethane Tape
- High Strength Adhesive
- Stretches 600% Before Tearing
- Effective Temperature Range is -20F to 140F
- Kit Contains:
- (1) 3" x 12" Patch
- (1) 1 3/8" x 1 3/8" Patch
- (1) 7/8" x 7/8" Patch
- (2) Alcohol Prep Pads
- 36" Reinforcement Filament (For Repairing Tears at Edges)
- Illustrated Repair Instructions
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Comments about Tear-Aid Patch - Type A:
Your basic repair kit while on the move. Not the greatest on dry wear gaskets because of the stretch but gets you back on the water in a hurry. Seems like a great product for less stretchy uses but haven't had a chance to try it on anything but a ripped gasket yet
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Almost invisible
- Easy to Apply
- Really strong
Cons
- expensive
Best Uses
- Repaired outdoor bouncer
Comments about Tear-Aid Patch - Type A:
New bouncer had bad seams; we were able to fix air leaks but it required a lot of this great tape. Kids are happy.
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- No
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- Quick Fix
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This product is a great way to do a quick, field patch on your raft. I put on a patch with the intention of removing it later for a more permanent patch. That was two years ago and it's still holding nicely.
- Was this a gift?:
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Pros
- Lasts a long time
- Sticks well
- Works with wet material
Cons
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- Neopreme Waders
Comments about Tear-Aid Patch - Type A:
I bought this tape for pin holes in my raft. I used it for patching Neoprene Waders on a 10 day float trip. The next year when I got the waders out I remembered the tear. 5 years latter. I'm still using the same waders.
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Pros
- Easy to Use
- QUICK
- Sticks well
Cons
- Can't think of any
Best Uses
- Torn bucket boat floor
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A friend holed his bucket boat floor on the Deschutes River in Oregon. The Type A patch held extremely well and was fast to put on. An essential in my repair kit now.
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- Tear-Aid Patch - Type A
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Will this work on a thin cotton tshirt material?Asked on 5/28/2013 by laura from Sonoma, CA4 answers
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No, it will show, big-time; and I doubt it would stick for long. Used it on tons of other stuff (all smooth synthetics) with great success. Boats, tents, jackets, sleeping bags, dry-bags, etc. Every repair kit should have both A and B tear-aid.
HarryAnswered on 5/28/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I believe it would. Pretty quality stuff!
Respectfully,
DennisAnswered on 5/28/2013 by Anonymous
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Laura, it should work fine.Answered on 5/28/2013 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
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No, totally not suitable for that application. It will not bend and will not survive washing.
GAnswered on 5/28/2013 by Anonymous
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Can this be applied underwater?Asked on 4/30/2013 by Rich from Fort Hood Tx4 answers
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Why would you want to put it on underwater? If you need to find the hole, using submersion, that's fine, but never put a patch on underwater. Find the hole, scratch a mark for reference. Shore the boat, dry and treat the area, apply patch. It may be waterproof, once applied, but not if you dunk the open adhesive into water.VERIFIED BUYER
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I have not applied this under water so I can't comment directly on this question. Last year on the Kuujjuua River in the Canadian arctic I had a very positive experience with this product. We were paddling a very remote river on Victoria Island. The first time I put on my drysuit the neck gasket ripped. a friend's similar experience with a duct tape repair was not good. In my case I repaired both sides of the gasket with Tear-Aid- it was comfortable around my neck, and it held up for 3 weeks of nearly continued use!!!
I am back on Victoria Island again this year (Nanook River) and I there will be Tear-Aid in my emergency kit!!!
Dave PlanteAnswered on 4/30/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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No it does not work that way!!! You have to get a dry, clean surface to adhere to.Answered on 4/30/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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No it cant. Apply when the surface is dry. It was touch water after 4 hoursAnswered on 4/30/2013 by Anonymous
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Will this work as a repair patch for a roto-mold kayak out in the field?Asked on 1/8/2013 by slvrodo from Indio, CA5 answers
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It will certainly work for a while but is a suboptimal solution for a permanent fix. You can certainly find better products for fixing a hole in a roto-molded kayak.
GAnswered on 1/8/2013 by AnonymousA:
Most rotomolded kayaks are made of polyethylene and Type A sticks to that.Answered on 1/8/2013 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
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fast cure with 3M marine is 3 days in YumaAnswered on 1/8/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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it should work as a temp. patch. its tough stuffAnswered on 1/9/2013 by Anonymous
- Tear-Aid Patch - Type A
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Can this product be used to repair a tear in the armrest of a leather couch?Asked on 12/20/2012 by hollywood from san diego, ca3 answers
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I think it could. It wouldn't be completely invisible against the leather
but it has kind of a satin finish so it would match as good as anything else
I could think of. It is very flexible and sticks very tightly to the
material. I used it to repair a gel filled ear seal on a pilot's headset,
which is made of very thin flexible plastic. Even though I couldn't get all
the silicone gel cleaned off before I applied the tape, it held for over a
year, until I finally replaced the ear seals on the headset.
Martin B.Answered on 12/20/2012 by AnonymousA:
Yes, the Type A Tear-Aid will stick to leather. Be sure to clean the area thoroughly with rubbing alcohol to remove any oils that will interfere with adhesion.Answered on 12/20/2012 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
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From my experience, yes it could hold together a tear in a leather couch. I have never encountered tape like this, it is permanent. If you use it, you have to put it on perfectly the first time. You can not pull it back off and any places you let the tape double on to it self you can not undo. Practice on something first.Answered on 2/2/2013 by Anonymous
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Can Tear-Aid be used on small holes in a trampoline?Asked on 9/19/2012 by Jake from Minnesota1 answer
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Based on my experience, I would say yes, definitely. It is strong, stretchable, and clean (doesn't get sticky).Answered on 9/20/2012 by Anonymous
