Of course, I am referring to regatta marks/buoys! (The big yellow Plastimo ones to be exact.)
I have two that I need to patch up. I've noticed that patching them with the included materials (IE: Extra Material and adhesive glue included with marks) seems to not last, as two of the repairs needed are old repairs where the patch has peeled off.
I noticed that a couple of other repairs have a clear hardened liquid over them with no patch material at all. Just this mysterious liquid. It seems to work great as they have not leaked or peeled off.

Any ideas as to what this might be or what I can use to patch the marks in this manner?

Another question. What about that stuff they sell to patch or help protect tires from punctures? Repair-a-flat or something like that. Would that work on marks? I don't want to risk damaging the marks, so if anyone has any ideas on how to help protect them let me know.

Thanks,

Tracie

Flat repair is thick, heavy, and gooey. I wouldn't really think it would behave well inside a mark. What you might try is the 'shoe goo' used to glue soles of shoes back in place or Aquaseal URL

If they are made of PVC you could use a waterbed repair kit. You must smear glue on both the patch and buoy and DON'T TOUCH IT for several minutes. Then stick 'em and maybe squish with a stack of books. Don't fiddle with it! One touch and it will peel off. If done right the 2 pieces melt slightly and then stick together as one final item, welded. Small pinholes can be patched with glue alone (rarely works).

I found patching marks to be more of an art than a science. It depends on EXACTLY what the mark is made of.


The best thing I found was a Zodiac kit for patching PVC inflatables

3m 5200 with nylon cloth over

Wind Shear

3m trim adhesive (known as gorilla snot by auto mechanics) Sometimes this works and sometimes it will not stick at all.

Plastic Weld Hot Glue Sticks (be careful not to melt the mark)

Keep trying until you find something that works and write that on the mark.

They are made of PVC.

I don't want to use a "Patch" for the repairs. They eventually peel off. It might because the marks are suited with a net that helps "absorb the pulling forces from the anchor line". The buoy can move freely while in the netting and I would imagine the patches rub against the nylon netting causing them to eventually peel away.
The liquid goo that is on some of the repairs resists the rubbing. (I guess)

Tracie

This is the mark I need to repair

I have had some success with a glob of silicon and no patch, and put some liquid soap on your finger to smooth over the surface.

I know you enjoyed posting that topic on this forum!!!

Bob

Hi Tracie,
You might wanna try Aqua Seal wetsuit repair goo. It's pretty tough stuff.
Todd

Who ME? What ever do you mean by that? I'm a very serious girl...

Tracie

Todd - Thanks for the tip. That's two people who suggest trying that product.

I'll make it 3 people. I used aquaseal on a drysuit repair which is still holding up after about 5 years. I've also heard good things about the Windshear product though I've never tryed it. Honestly a pvc glue and some air tight fabric should work fine. I would coat an area, lay up the fabric, cover both sides with saran wrap, and put it between a couple of books, and sit on it.

Mike Hill
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Ah, that was good laugh. I love SNL. My favorite has to be Will Ferrel as Harry Caray.

Especially the episode where he is on weekend update and Colin Quinn is hosting but Harry (Will) keeps calling him Norm. Too funny.

Tracie