How to repair TARP?

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  1. firstclass

    firstclass Bobtail Member

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    I'm trying to repair couple holes in my tarps want to know whats the best glue or adhesive to use?
     
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  3. Old Man

    Old Man Road Train Member

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    HH-66 vinyl cement and a scrap piece of tarp.
     
  4. Raezzor

    Raezzor Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

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    Most truck stops have this in a "kit" form in the tarp section. Just make sure the tarp is decently clean. Once patched it dries pretty quickly and holds really well.
     
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  5. MJ1657

    MJ1657 Road Train Member

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    I got the stuff from tarp stop and its worked real well. They even sell some tarp material to use as patches.
     
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  6. MZdanowicz

    MZdanowicz Light Load Member

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    if trap iis heavy I first used pvc cement then use small copper revits on the corners. but the pve cement itself is great
     
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  7. Blind Driver

    Blind Driver Road Train Member

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  8. Cluck Cluck

    Cluck Cluck LTL Wizard

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    I lay mine out and use gorilla tape on both sides
     
  9. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    I do the same thing. Gorilla tape is the best stuff, just clean the spot with rubbing alcohol, dry and stick.
     
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  10. hors_19

    hors_19 Medium Load Member

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    You have to use your tarps for them to get a tear in them. :biggrin_25523:
     
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  11. Cluck Cluck

    Cluck Cluck LTL Wizard

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    Plus it gives character stick it to the man!!!!
     
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