I would go for gear aid seam grip if you’re patching a smaller area. If you’re doing the entire circumference, “Lexel” by sashco diluted to 50% would be the next best bet. When using mineral spirits to dilute, be sure to use the classic formula low odor and not the “green” better for the environment version. The latter does not chemically react well with the adhesive.
In addition, I have recently run the seam of the pad through a sewing machine and then glued over the stitched seam. This prevents the seam from coming apart again. Worked well.
@@outdoorgearrepair9187 awesome! Thanks again! I've been testing the gear aid tape patches. I've used one on my thermarest self inflating seat. And three weeks of daily use, and I haven't re-inflated it once. That's obviously as much of an investment in patches, as a very good sleeping pad, doing what you did in this video. But just thought I'd share what's worked for me recently as well.
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I have since experimented with some alternative adhesives and found that LEXEL brand works even better than the 100% silicone. Same ratios.
Exactly the information ℹ️ was looking for. Economic sealing of large heat weld micro leaks in my Big Agnes pad. Lexel is good product.
Should say numerous micro leaks.
What would you recomend for leaks around the seams on the sides...where the stitching is heat sealed?
I would go for gear aid seam grip if you’re patching a smaller area. If you’re doing the entire circumference, “Lexel” by sashco diluted to 50% would be the next best bet. When using mineral spirits to dilute, be sure to use the classic formula low odor and not the “green” better for the environment version. The latter does not chemically react well with the adhesive.
In addition, I have recently run the seam of the pad through a sewing machine and then glued over the stitched seam. This prevents the seam from coming apart again. Worked well.
great video, thanks for taking the time to figure all of that out!
Glad it was helpful. I'm not sure if I mentioned it in the comments but I found a better adhesive. It's called Lexel. adheres better.
@@outdoorgearrepair9187 awesome! Thanks again!
I've been testing the gear aid tape patches. I've used one on my thermarest self inflating seat. And three weeks of daily use, and I haven't re-inflated it once.
That's obviously as much of an investment in patches, as a very good sleeping pad, doing what you did in this video. But just thought I'd share what's worked for me recently as well.
@@supernotfunnyman Thank you so much for that helpful info. I didn't even know that they made patches! Awesome. Future video!