Repairing a Clam

[Kaz]

I knew it would happen and it did last weekend!! We fished Zipple Bay and the wind was quite strong. Well I shut off the Sunflower and zipped open the door, WAM the door blew back and touched the heater. INSTANT HOLE. Clam said they would send me some material, BUT what glue and where do I get it.. I'm sure someone out there has done the same thing and repaired it... Your advise will be appreciated.... Kaz

[Redwalleye]

Tear Grease is the stuff you're looking for use it on everything carharts, canvas all of our portables good stuff. you can usually find it at hardware stores hope it helps later

REd

[boener]

I burned a little hole in mine a few years back and simply mixed up some 2 part epoxy glue and covered the hole. It never ripped anymore.. I believe I put a little bit on each side of canvas.. anywhooooo

[Kaz]

Boener: My hole is a little bigger and will need a patch. Clam advised to use a 3M product call Super 77 spray. I think I've got it under control now... Thanks to Red too.... Kaz

[WAG416]

How about sewing a tear? I got a small 'L' shaped tear on the 5600.

WAG

[boener]

Yeah my burn wasnt very big...

[bturck]

Kaz: I did the same thing with my lantern 2 years ago. I went to Scheels and got some tent patching material. it goes on the inside and the outside. it was self glued, just needed to peel the sticker and it worked great, still holding together. A couple of smaller cuts I used a large sewing needle and some 20# mono and sewed it up. Hope this helps. Bill