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Ripstop repair tape.

Mon Feb 02, 2004 7:35 pm

Got talking to Juha on the chatbox about how best to remove the above from a sail.

The patch in question is on both sides of the sail, and is a very snug fit, with no loose edges or wrinkles.

I asked Juha whether there was any risk involved with peeling it off and he wasn't sure. Suggested that heating may help to soften the glue, but I'm wary of that.

Anyone else got anything to add?
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Mon Feb 02, 2004 7:48 pm

Jim Bristol kite store sell decent replacement sails, comes with free frame and bridle, lol
 
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Mon Feb 02, 2004 8:11 pm

Superglue remover will dissolve the adhesive - Only a couple of quid for a tube.
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Mon Feb 02, 2004 8:58 pm

Superglue remover is probably overkill for ripstop repair tape and could possibly damage the sail. You could use a hairdrier but nothing hotter, but I'd think just gently pick at the edge of the patch, peel it off then use surgical spirit on the residue glue.
 
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Mon Feb 02, 2004 9:44 pm

Thanks Jo for the really helpful comment! :P

As for other suggestions, I think Craig's last one is the most suitable, I was really wondering if anyone had any firsthand experience...
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