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Tarp repair

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by OlegMel, Sep 25, 2023.

  1. Sep 25, 2023 #1
    OlegMel

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    What does everyone use for tarp repair? I use repair kit with tarp material and vinyl cement. Tried gorilla tape but it does hold on for long.
    Anybody tried Zip Tape?
     
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  3. Sep 25, 2023 #2
    Judge

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  4. Sep 25, 2023 #3
    OlegMel

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  5. Sep 25, 2023 #4
    Professor No-Name

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    I've used flex seal tape. It works really well. Used to pull end dumps an would use starting fluid to clean the area around a tear. Cover area with a light coat of rubber cement. Cover that with tarp material an rub it out, then rubber cement the edges. Always carried a roll of spare tarp. Always did a fine job.
     
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  7. Sep 25, 2023 #5
    zinita17601

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    Tarp material and rubber cement,clean the area around the tear,light sanding to create a rough surface and make sure you round up the corners of the patch to avoid seperation later.
     
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  8. Sep 25, 2023 #6
    Long FLD

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    I’ve done the same as everyone else, taro material and rubber cement. I have used gorilla tape as a temporary fix until I could clean it up and patch it properly.
     
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  9. Oct 2, 2023 #7
    HoneyBadger67

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    My tarp repair kit consists of leaving the tarps in the shop. With time and labor involved, tarp loads consistently pay less than no-tarp.
     
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