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How to repair a hole in a bike bag

Introduction

If you find a hole in your bike bag, you can easily fix it with a patch. In this tutorial we will show you step by step how to do this.

What you need

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    • Your patch should be round as square patches are more likely to become unsealed.

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    • Clean the surface around the repair carefully with a damp cloth. This is very important for the patch to hold well.

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    • Roughen both sides (underside of the patch and the damaged area) with 120 grit sandpaper.

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    • Mark the border with a pencil so that you’ll know exactly where to apply the adhesive.

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    • Spread the TPU adhesive evenly and completely over the patch and on the bag in the marked area.

    • Apply the adhesive to both the patch and the damaged area and let it dry for 3 minutes before you press the patch onto the bag in the marked area.

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    • Press the patch onto the marked area and weigh it down with something heavy.

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Conclusion

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