Tent repairs - how do you fix small holes

Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 at 08:43

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Member - Shane D (QLD)

Hi to all, I have an oztent that is 3-4 years old and I noticed a couple of small holes appearing in different places.
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I don't know if I have caused these holes (5 or 6) on the side & back, or if something has ate it, but either way, I would like to get it fixed.
Not long after I bought this tent, I put a small hole in the floor, I fixed that by using a big black tube patch and has worked successfully since, but this method probably won't work on canvas
What would be the best approach?.

Cheers, Shane

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Reply By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 at 08:50

Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 at 08:50

Shane,

Read this past thread

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Follow Up By: Member - Shane D (QLD) - Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 at 09:02

Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 at 09:02

Thanks for that Kev, looks like I got some reading to do!!

Shane

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Reply By: Peter McG (Member, Melbourne) - Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 at 09:13

Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 at 09:13

There's certainly some good reading in the mentioned thread.

Two suggestions.

Give Oztent a call and talk to them about sending back for repair. They have a very efficient workshop and do a great job.

You could also check out a product called SEAM GRIP

This is great for fixing small holes. You should find it at Anaconda, Rays etc.

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Reply By: Member - Allan B (QLD) - Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 at 09:21

Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 at 09:21

Shane, at my local camping store (also is a canvas workshop) I have seen a packaged repair kit with a piece of canvas and a tube of glue.

Alternatively, you could secure a small round patch with silicon sealer as advised in the thread Kev referred to above.

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Reply By: Member - Carl- Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 at 12:24

Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 at 12:24

Hi Shane,

Try some neutral cure selleys silicone. It sticks like ---- to a blankey and will remain flexible. Works a treat and is cheap without mucking about.

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Follow Up By: Ozhumvee - Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 at 14:11

Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 at 14:11

Ditto for the silicone, I've used selleys roof and gutter and also sikaflex to repair canvas. Both repairs are still in place about 10 years on. Works well on the vinyl floors too.

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Follow Up By: Member - MUZBRY(Vic) - Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 at 15:02

Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 at 15:02

Gday
Me to

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Follow Up By: Member - Duncs - Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 at 17:37

Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 at 17:37

Me too.

If the hole is a bit big you can hold a Mintie wrapper against one side to give you something to push against. Because the Mintie wrapper is a bit waxy it sticks less to the silastic and can be more easily removed. Worked on the young blokes swag.

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Reply By: Member - MUZBRY(Vic) - Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 at 15:04

Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 at 15:04

Gday Shane
It's nice to see you come on line with nice clean nails.

Silicone in the holes works well.
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Follow Up By: Member - Duncs - Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 at 17:39

Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 at 17:39

Looks like he is a nail biter but.

Then....so am I. That's why I keep mine clean.

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Reply By: Member - Oldbaz. NSW. - Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 at 17:07

Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 at 17:07

When I showed the childbride a small tear near the door of the C/t she promptly
produced an iron on patch from the sewing kit & "ironed it on". Still intact after 5 week camping trip so that is now our cure for such ailments.....oldbaz.

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Reply By: Member - Mfewster(SA) - Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 at 17:12

Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 at 17:12

Many Shoe repair places and many specialist sports shoe shops carry a product called "Shoe Goo." This works fine on canvas or plastic. Just a small dob would do it. Fast, tough and flexible. I also use it to repair wet weather gear tears etc.

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