We all have those "brain-fart" moments when we forget to correctly position a project inside the vacuum bag. The vacuum press is turned on, then you hear the pop or whoosh when the project pierces the bag. At this point, a few choice words are typically spoken, and you stand there wishing to turn back the clock by just 30 seconds. I've been there and done that more times than I care to discuss.

The patch kit comes with a 1 oz. tube of cement. You can select the type of patch material and quantity in the drop-down menus above. Each piece of patch material is approximately 12" x 12".

Vinyl Bags
To patch a small hole in your vinyl vacuum bag, cut a piece of vinyl approximately 2 inches larger than the hole. The patch piece can be round, square, oblong, etc. The patch will be applied to the outside of the bag. In a well-ventilated area, prepare the patch and exterior of the bag using acetone or xylene. A synthetic abrasive pad (often called a Scotch-Brite pad) will aid in the cleaning process. Be sure that no residue is left on the surface of the vinyl when finished. Apply a coat of cement to the bag exterior and to the patch. Apply the patch to the bag and press it down using a seam roller tool. Allow the patch to dry for at least 6 hours before using the vacuum bag.

Polyurethane Bags
Patching a polyurethane bag is similar to the process for vinyl, except the cement requires 24 hours to cure, and the patch must be clamped in position for this duration. To patch a small hole in your polyurethane vacuum bag, cut a patch approximately 1" square. In a well-ventilated area, prepare the patch and exterior of the bag using acetone or xylene. A synthetic abrasive pad (often called a Scotch-Brite pad) will aid in the cleaning process. Be sure that no residue is left on the surface of the polyurethane when you are finished. Apply a coat of cement to the bag exterior and the patch. Apply the patch to the bag and clamp it in place (with a flat board and plenty of weight). Allow the patch to dry for at least 24 hours before using the vacuum bag.

Please Note

This product can only be shipped to the 48 lower United States by FedEx.
We can not ship this product to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, APO addresses, or international destinations.

Precautions and Warnings

• This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects and female reproductive harm.
• This is a flammable mixture. Do not use near fire or flame. Vapor may cause flash fire.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapor and contact with eyes and skin.
• Read and follow all instructions printed on the container.