Tarps and a newbie to opendeck.

As I've mentioned, recently came over to open deck from LTL. I've done curtainside flats, open deck with machinery and objects that don't need tarping, so the securement end i feel I know enough to know when I need to ask for help. These tarps are driving me crazy though ! Guy I run for purchased a new 6 foot drop 3 piece set for me and I love them! For whatever reason they're much easier for me to deal with in terms of getting squared up and looking good. I carry edge protectors and moving pads to help protect the tarps from sharp edges but I still end up getting small holes or abrasions through the tarp from dunnage, the freight or sometimes a corner that has a blanket underneath it. My question is ; is there some sort of tape or something designed to cover a small hole for the tarps, some are as small as a pencil eraser or just a fraction of an inch long. I can't figure out why it's happening? Sometimes the damage is underneath when I roll the sides up to tuck up under and the tarp just looks like it's pinched against the freight and gets worn through just from wind motion or road vibration. A lot of times I don't even see a hole until it's off the load spread out to be folded.

 

Ok, I've seen patches on other tarps that look like they were melted on with heat, must be the glue on kind. I've seen guys use duct tape but that just looks bad and don't seem to hold up. My tarps are black so I was considering some of the flexible flashing for windows and doors. It comes in a roll and cut to fit. Works great for intended purpose (I'm a die hard DIY guy and used it on several projects around the house) I'll have to pick up some of the repair kits though