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 Instructions for
applying Boom Grip:
First, remove the old damaged grip and clean the tube to get all the old
material removed.
Next:
apply the adhesive to the tube, (we uses Evo Stik - Time Bond Contact Adhesive)
to get to the whole tube surface in one go, use a wooden dowel to insert
into the front end of the tube.
Next: Apply the same adhesive to the new boom grip.
Follow the adhesive instructions regarding timings for the application.
  Next:
Please read the next section completely before starting to apply the grip.
Apply the new grip carefully along the whole length of the tube so that the
long join will be on the outer length of the tube.
Make sure the tube only touches the centre line of the grip along its entre
length. Once you are happy with the positioning of the grip/tube, start to wrap
one side of the grip around the outside of the tube and make sure the long edge
is flat and secure to the tube. then wrap the other side around the tube and
overlap the first long edge along the complete length of the tube.
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boom tube should now look like the image to the left. At this point it is a good
idea to use a wallpaper roller to burnish down the overlapping edge to ensure
the second grip edge is in full contact with the metal of the tube.
Next:
Now use some sanding paper on a block to gradually were down the overlapping
edge to leave a seamless finish.
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Instructions for our
Monofilm Repair tapes:
Small tears in monofilm panels are the most
common type of sail damage. You can make good temporary repairs on any
monofilm panel if the tear is no longer than say 20 cm and is a minimum of 2
cm away from any seam. You must cut the Mylar Repair Tape with radius corners to over hang
the damaged area by a minimum of 2 cm all around. Apply the Mylar Repair
Tape to both
sides of the dry sail. This type of repair can last a very long time.
Larger tears can be temporarily fixed in this
manner. However this will be strictly temporary. Extended use of a sail with
a large tear usual leads to much more severe damage! In either case you
should seek our professional advice as soon as possible. Our advice costs
nothing and could save your sail !
More board and sail repair tips can be found here
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Instructions for
our Heat-Set Repair tapes:
Clean the damaged area with fresh water and thoroughly dry. Cut the repair
tape with radius corners to over hang the damaged area by a minimum of 2 cm
all around. Remove the release film to expose the adhesive, apply the repair
tape to both sides (if possible) of the dry sail, then use a domestic iron
(temperature adjusted to Nylon) to set the adhesive. This type of repair can
last a very long time. Larger tears can be temporarily fixed in this manner.
However this will be strictly temporary. Extended use of a sail with a large
tear usual leads to much more severe damage! In either case you should seek
our professional advice as soon as possible. Our advice costs nothing and
could save your sail !
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 Aqua-Stick
New Formula
30 minute
Aqua Epoxy Repair Stick Instructions. |
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For best results. clean and roughen bond area prior
to application.
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Cut off required amount of
Aqua-Stick .
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To mix; knead with fingers to a uniform colour.
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Apply to surface to be repaired (within two minutes
of mixing). The mixed epoxy does not exhibit a high bond strength at this
point, but appears to be merely lying on the surface. Force into any
cracks or holes to be filed and clean off excess material.
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When applying to a damp, wet or a slowly leaking area
work the material forcefully into the surface and apply pressure until
adhesion begins to take affect.
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For a smooth appearance of the cured compound. Hand
rub with water or a damp cloth prior to hardening.
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Remove excess material before hardening begins.
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After 20-30 minutes the epoxy will harden and form a
tenacious bond
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After just 60 minute, the item can be put back into
service.
More board and sail repair tips can be found here
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The substrate must be sound,
dry and free from contamination such as dust, oil, grease, paints etc.
and should be roughened to provide mechanical key, using a suitable
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Aqua-Patch does not
require any mixing but it may need to be cut to size and shape, which
can be done using a pair of scissors. Cut away the seal along three
edges of the pack to gain access to the Patch, which with its release
films still attached to each side, can then be removed ready for cutting
and immediate application. |
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Remove the
matt release
film from the Patch, and press the Patch firmly into position, ensuring
that full contact with the prepared substrate is achieved. Tools such as
small wooden decorating rollers or craft moulding tools will assist with
this, but their use is not essential. Once the Patch is firmly in place
the second, gloss, release film can be removed and discarded. In
overlap/wrap-around applications it will be necessary to remove the
second release film before the overlap is made. |
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Aqua-Patch must be cured by
exposure to UV light, which can be
provided by either natural daylight or UV lamps.
Replace any unused
Aqua-Patch to the UV protective
pouch for future use. |
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