PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-635
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 635
OCTOBER 2005
PS 635
OCT 05
53
Tents…
take the time to
defeat those drips
l
eaky seams on tents and tarps can turn a field exercise into a soggy nightmare. The
constant drip, drip is more than just an uncomfortable nuisance. It’s a menace to your
equipment.
You’ve got to seal those leaks before you drown. One recommended way is to use
adhesive, NSN 8040-01-458-2768. It’s a commercial product called Seam Grip®,
and it’s a waterproof, flexible formula for repairing surfaces or sealing seams. Use it
on natural and synthetic fabrics, waterproof laminates, leather and vinyl.
here’s
how to
use it on
fabrics…
After the Seam Grip is fully cured, it may stick to itself when the
fabric is folded. So, after the application dries, lightly dust the areas
with talcum powder.
it repairs not only tents
and tarps, but also waders
and footwear, neoprene,
PVC and rubber.
Use it to reinforce worn
spots on backpacks,
straps, gloves, sleeping
bags and rain gear.
Put a dab
on a loose
screw to keep it
in place.
Seal a small
hole in a self-
inflating mat-
tress.
Coat frayed tent
cords, guy lines or
boot laces to
strengthen them.
even Fix
broken
eyeglass
frames.
•
Clean the surface with
isopropyl alcohol.
•
Apply a thin film of Seam
Grip by holding the tube
opening flat against the
inside of the seam. Squeeze
lightly and draw the tube
across the threads. You can
also apply it with a brush.
•
Let dry overnight. About
12 hours should be long
enough, although you may
need more drying time if
you’re working in an area
of very high humidity.
•
Cap and store the tube in
a cool, dry place.
•
If you get any Seam Grip
on your hands, clean them
with isopropyl alcohol.
Apply
adhesive
on inside
of seam
Let adhesive dry overnight
Seam Grip
has
dozens
of uses.
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