A few steps involving prep work, holding the sail down, pre-taping, etc.
Also include long-term results after use in the waves.
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I like it.
But much easier to cut a piece of stickyback to the right size.......?
I'd use that good tape of yours if I could not get stickyback though
Nice tape job Manuel7.
Probably a retard question but has anyone attempted any hot air welding of any sort ?
Is it possible or is monofilm supa melt worthy ?
Thats a very good question. 
Apparently Polyester film (Mylar) can be welded.https://cool.conservation-us.org/coolaic/sg/bpg/annual/v21/bp21-23.pdf
Do any sail makers actually use it in sail construction though? If not, there must be a good reason. I can think if a few,,,,,,
Update: After numerous sessions and severe washings, repair is in same shape except that moisture got inside along the tear. I suspect it made its way in on the luff side where the crack meats stitching. However, the tape itself is still sticking the same. Not sure it's worth dabbing some silicone there (not now or when it's fully dry), it'd be nice to a have full dry repair!
Now I've had to patch a few small cracks on the sail itself which is looking a little sad :D !
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A good quality (not bunnings) silver tape works better than any sail repair tape i've tried.
stays stuck and strong.
I use a X ply sticky back . It comes 1.2 m wide and buy it by the metre. I think its made in Germany . Once cleaned with acetone it sticks and will never peel. Ever ! I repair as the above vid .
Ive fixed full panel tears , no problem. The stuff is amazing.
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I use a X ply sticky back . It comes 1.2 m wide and buy it by the metre. I think its made in Germany . Once cleaned with acetone it sticks and will never peel. Ever ! I repair as the above vid .
Ive fixed full panel tears , no problem. The stuff is amazing.
Have you got an online link for the xply sticky back?
Select to expand quotejirvin4505 said..Imax1 said..
I use a X ply sticky back . It comes 1.2 m wide and buy it by the metre. I think its made in Germany . Once cleaned with acetone it sticks and will never peel. Ever ! I repair as the above vid .
Ive fixed full panel tears , no problem. The stuff is amazing.
Have you got an online link for the xply sticky back?
I think I do , at work .
It was a sail makers supply joint in NSW.
Ive also bought it from a local boat sail maker, repairer.
Ill let you know Monday or Tuesday.
Tried to find the tape you were talking about. This is the closest I found. Pattern looks different, but is this the type of tape you mentioned?
Select to expand quoteImax1 said..jirvin4505 said..Imax1 said..
I use a X ply sticky back . It comes 1.2 m wide and buy it by the metre. I think its made in Germany . Once cleaned with acetone it sticks and will never peel. Ever ! I repair as the above vid .
Ive fixed full panel tears , no problem. The stuff is amazing.
Have you got an online link for the xply sticky back?
I think I do , at work .
It was a sail makers supply joint in NSW.
Ive also bought it from a local boat sail maker, repairer.
Ill let you know Monday or Tuesday.
X Ply clear sticyback details .
Dimension Polyant Sailcloth.
Brookvale NSW
( 02 ) 99059565
Comes 1.4 m wide and they sell by the metre . $ 12 + GST + del.
Two kinds , XIP polyester ( black x ply )
or
XIA ( yellow X ply )
I use the black because it doesnt stand out anywhere as much as the yellow .
Tape letting go is never my problem, its the new tear that happens beside the taped repair that is the problem. Once the monofilm starts getting brittle its only a matter of time before your taping it everytime you use it.
