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PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:04 am    Post subject: Preventive Tent Patch Repair Reply with quote
My tent is in pretty good condition but when the sun shines through it I can see that some of the threads are beginning to separate in some places.
I think if I patch some of them now it will slow down any future spreading/tearing.
Can anyone recommend a good vinyl self adhesive tent patch?
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:13 am    Post subject: Re: Preventive Tent Patch Repair Reply with quote
Tenacious Tape!

https://www.gearaid.com/products/tenacious-tape-repair?variant=28044148689
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:53 am    Post subject: Re: Preventive Tent Patch Repair Reply with quote
I might not have the answer but I am curious about this. OEM tent or aftermarket tent? Knowing the type of material used on your tent could help with suggestions.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:54 am    Post subject: Re: Preventive Tent Patch Repair Reply with quote
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For a more durable fix (and less cheap-hippie appearance), I've had good results from iron-on canvas patch material. Available in different sizes and colors to better match the original canvas:

https://www.amazon.com/Wrights-230-090-28-Bondex-Binding/dp/B003W10LM6

Here's more info on cleaning and patching the Westy canvas:
https://campwestfalia.com/cleaning-and-waterproofing-your-westfalia-canvas-tent/
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:43 am    Post subject: Re: Preventive Tent Patch Repair Reply with quote
Xevin wrote:
I might not have the answer but I am curious about this. OEM tent or aftermarket tent? Knowing the type of material used on your tent could help with suggestions.


“VWBustop” is the manufacture
Basic cotton canvas.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:44 am    Post subject: Re: Preventive Tent Patch Repair Reply with quote
Jeffrey Lee wrote:
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For a more durable fix (and less cheap-hippie appearance), I've had good results from iron-on canvas patch material. Available in different sizes and colors to better match the original canvas:

https://www.amazon.com/Wrights-230-090-28-Bondex-Binding/dp/B003W10LM6

Here's more info on cleaning and patching the Westy canvas:
https://campwestfalia.com/cleaning-and-waterproofing-your-westfalia-canvas-tent/


Ya that looks pretty clean.
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