Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2023 20:23:57 -0700
Reply-To: Alistair Bell <ragnarhairybreeks@ICLOUD.COM>
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From: Alistair Bell <ragnarhairybreeks@ICLOUD.COM>
Subject: Re: How to patch van cover!
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Yeah, I know. Sail patches work though
Ab
> On Jun 9, 2023, at 8:19 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Adhesive patches don't hold on clothing, and this thing lives in a harsh
> environment. When I use adhesive patches on clothing, I stitch them down
> as well, or just used stitched down patches in the first place. For
> trousers, for me, with the sewing skills I have, that means I hand stitch.
> I would think that would be the thing to do here. Very large needles are
> available from fabric and upholstery shops. I know, I just got some and
> have been recovering outdoor chairs with marine vinyl. I use an awl to
> punch holes in the material and the needles to make the stitches. I'd
> think it could be done on the material you are working with. I would
> cement over the stitching, however, but would have to do some investigation
> to get the right cement. mcneely
>
>> On Fri, Jun 9, 2023 at 5:19 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>> If it were me, I'd find some sturdy appropriate fabric and use contact
>> cement and do repair on the underside. I'm always leery of pressure
>> sensitive adhesives in a harsh environment....they break down after a few
>> years. My mom used to use those iron-on patches on my jeans when I was a
>> kid, and they failed after a few times in the washing machine. But they
>> just might work if you do it on the underside, protected from UV and
>> heat/cold cycles, and of course you don't put it in washing machine. Yes,
>> use something durable so you don't have to do-over.
>>
>> On Friday, June 9, 2023 at 12:09:39 PM PDT, Jim Felder <
>> jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Sewing is no problem for me. Fitting that gigantic thing under the sewing
>> machine foot might be a problem. The iron on stuff is sounding good.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>>
>>> On Fri, Jun 9, 2023 at 1:07 PM Adam Grove <roverini@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> I think an iron on patch used for repairing worn out knees on jeans etc
>>> would work nicely and not involve any sewing.
>>>
>>> On Thu, Jun 8, 2023 at 9:28 PM Dick Wong <sailingfc@dslextreme.com>
>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> You can use 'hemming tape' to bond the patch around the hole.
>>>>
>>>> Is there a spare swatch of material 'inside' the cover somewhere?
>>>>
>>>> Good luck.
>>>>
>>>> -Dick W-
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "James Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
>>>> To: "vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM" <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, June 8, 2023 7:42:17 PM
>>>> Subject: How to patch van cover!
>>>>
>>>> I’ve had a very nice bus depot van cover for several years now. I cut a
>>>> hole
>>>> I’m it to fit over the stub aerial. I wish I hadn’t. The hole has torn
>>> and
>>>> widened over time. I’ve ordered an aerial that retracts flush with the
>>> car
>>>> body. I want to patch the hole where the aerial
>>>> Came through the cover. Any recommendations as to what to patch it
>> with?
>>>> Anyone have a piece of the original material?
>>>>
>>>> Jim
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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