What is the difference between tear aid Type A and B?

By Lexie Tanner 5 years ago

What is the difference between tear aid Type A and B?

Tear-Aid Type B is to be applied to Vinyl and Vinyl coated surfaces only. Tear-Aid Type A is applied to Canvas, Rubber, Neoprene, Nylon, Most Fabrics, Plastics, Sunbrella, Gortex, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Non-oiled Leather, Acrylics, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Polyester, Hypalon, Dacron…

What is tear aid used for?

You may not have to throw away a product if it has a tear or hole in it. You can use Tear-Aid, which is a repair patch that is designed to patch holes and tears.

How do you remove tear aid Type B?

Clean the repair surface with an alcohol prep pad or rubbing alcohol. When the area is dry, just peel the backing off the Tear-Aid patch and stick it on.

What is Type B adhesive?

The Tear-Aid Type B is for vinyl/PVC ONLY. The oils in these materials and coatings require the special adhesive in Tear Aid Type B. The unique adhesive on Tear-Aid Type B resists the oils in vinyl that cause other adhesives to soften and turn gummy in sunlight. Easy to Use – Cut, Peel, and Stick.

How do you fix a tear in a mattress?

Emergency Repair If you have a tear in your mattress and need to fix it quickly, you can apply duct tape carefully over the tear as a temporary, but sturdy, fix. Apply duct tape both horizontally and vertically over the tear, making sure all the torn edges and weakened fabric are carefully secured underneath the tape.

How do you attach a patch to nylon?

Turn the iron to the highest temperature setting and then iron the side of the bag/jacket to make sure it’s warm, then place the patch where you want to attach it and over a cloth or a towel (so you don’t burn the patch) make a few rounds of ironing the patch on. Ironed on patches usually stays on for about 25 washes.

How do you remove a tear aid patch?

When the area is dry, just peel the backing off the Tear-Aid patch and stick it on. No mess, no muss, no fuss. The unique adhesive on Type B resists the oils in vinyl that cause other adhesives to soften and turn gummy in sunlight.