repairing synthetic rubber
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>And not all "rubber" is rubber.
Tautology.
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>Any suggestions?
There are many types of synthetic rubber. Without knowing the specific type, you can’t know how to glue it.
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>>Any suggestions? >There are many types of synthetic rubber. Without knowing the specific >type, you can’t know how to glue it.
And not all "rubber" is rubber. Andy Asberry Prescription without diagnosis is malpractice, in medicine and mechanics.
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I’ve got a pair of synthetic rubber duck boots, and one of them has a split at a stress point in the upper (not the sole). I’d rather repair than replace them, if possible. I’ve tried a lot of approaches, including a repair kit for bicycle tubes. But nothing lasts. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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>I’ve got a pair of synthetic rubber duck boots, and one of them has a split at >a stress point in the upper (not the sole). >I’d rather repair than replace them, if possible. I’ve tried a lot of >approaches, including a repair kit for bicycle tubes. But nothing lasts. >Any suggestions? Thanks.
I’m in the tire business; 36 years. Tires and tubes are made with synthetic rubber. We used to have a fellow come into the shop who ran a boys’ club. He had several pairs of waders for duck hunting and trout fishing. The kids were pretty hard on the waders. They were always poking holes in them. We use Rema brand tire repair materials. The "red edge" tube patches worked great for us. Always use the same brand cement and patch. Find a good tire shop and ask what brand materials they use. Andy Asberry Prescription without diagnosis is malpractice, in medicine and mechanics.
