Good tips. Thank you. One thing I've noticed with Tenacious Tape repairs is that they are flexible, but not stretchy. If a flexible and stretchy repair is needed, but one doesn't want to use Seam Grip, there is another product that works well. It's called Tear Aid. Tear Aid comes in two versions, one for vinyl (like inflatable rafts, pools, and toys) and one for cloth (like tents and waders). I learned about Tear Aid from the repair staff at Big Agnes (manufacturers of tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads). They steered me to use Tear Aid rather than Tenacious Tape, and I have used Tear Aid ever since learning about it. All three products work well, but I like the ability of Tear Aid to hold extremely well, seal completely, remain flexible, AND stretch. It's great stuff!
I would put decorator's tape on the back to hold the two sides neatly together, then cut the tape to length rounding off the corners. Peal back some of the backing paper and fold it, carefully position the tape with backing in place, press down the end with the backing pulled back to fix that end, now, slowly pull the backing away while running a ruler against the tape close to the backing to prevent any air bubbles or creases. A "warm" iron will help the chemical reaction of the adhesive. Remove decorator's tape.
You didn't actually follow the instructions. You're supposed to round off any corners on the tape before removing the backing. This stops the corners lifting over time.
Thanks for this. My garden tent got ripped by a very playful neighbour hood cat chasing squirrels above my tent. A few rips from ther nails 😮. Water kept dripping in when it rains . I will definitely try this. ❤🎉
Excellent video my friend, thanks for sharing, One more well, two more things we will add to our tent first aid kit, thanks and have a blessed weekend. Dale
I use Gorilla crystal clear. I got 8yrds for 8.47. Its cheaper for the amount you get and from my experience works just as good. For 8.47 I have enough to last a lifetime.
Heres a tip. before trying to miraculously position ovrr a wandering split. Attached thin strips across the split so that it stays in position. Also then address to one end of the split but still an distance away and then roll into position.
Is it necessary to apply tape to both sides of older canvas if the tear is longer, say 12"??? Thank you for a useful video. Good job. Cheers from New Zealand.
I had tent set up in backyard last night and the dog came right on thru the tent. We now have a very wide tear in our tent. Came here looking for advice. I think I will try Gorilla brand tape on both sides. Lol
What was the first tape you mentioned I'm only being honest when I say I could not hear you properly on the first tape that you did mention but gaffer tape does sound good wood gorilla tape work? Thank you kindly
Wait wait wait. I can't be the only one here who has no idea what the hell he said at 1:32 when he put the tape in his mouth, right? "That is very important".... WHAT DID I MISS?!?! lol
How about if a cat jumps on the pop up canopy and it rips two sections by about 3 feet, it isn't a canvas one I can sew, will the tape hold this? I don't want to throw. It out as the frame is intact and and it is super wasteful. Or is there a better method than the tape?
I have a small cut in my berghaus air porch and in the repair kit you get a piece of match fabric , is seen grip used to stick the repair patch or is it recommended to just use the tape ? I just wanted it to look the best it can Many thanks in advance
@@jasonmorgan568 well for starters, round the corners of the tape, also you have to be very sure to seal the tape on the tent tightly. Also try using a combination of adhesive and tape
Imagine as soon as it gets hot in the sun to adhesive will become tacky and lose all its strength like most tapes@@jasonmorgan568 :-( Summer sun gets very hot even on tent fabric!
After taking you advice I went out and bought some of this tape, it's not very good as soon as it's under any kind of tension it came away like a banana skin a waste of my time, energy and money
