Hi guys
This is my first post on the site so thanks in advance.
I recently bought a secondhand zodiac pro 4,20 which has recently had its tubes replaced with custom hypalon tube rather than the original PVC tubes.
However I tried glueing some handles on the one side of the tube but that didn't go very well as I added them in the wrong position and also the glue didn't last long.
That is not the problem tho as I decided to have the handles added properly by a professional.
The problem is that now I have removed the handles and the glue, the tube is left with a glue stain that seems as though the hypalon has changed colour where the glue was, it nothing to dramatic but since the tube is almost new it would be good to get rid of the stain. I have already tried filing it, thinner, acetone and hypalon cleaner but it doesn't seem to want to come off.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Hi guys
This is my first post on the site so thanks in advance.
I recently bought a secondhand zodiac pro 4,20 which has recently had its tubes replaced with custom hypalon tube rather than the original PVC tubes.
However I tried glueing some handles on the one side of the tube but that didn't go very well as I added them in the wrong position and also the glue didn't last long.
That is not the problem tho as I decided to have the handles added properly by a professional.
The problem is that now I have removed the handles and the glue, the tube is left with a glue stain that seems as though the hypalon has changed colour where the glue was, it nothing to dramatic but since the tube is almost new it would be good to get rid of the stain. I have already tried filing it, thinner, acetone and hypalon cleaner but it doesn't seem to want to come off.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
It's not possible, the adhesive has permanently damaged the material. You will need to cover it with an accent patch.
PS : Are you sure the tubeset is CSM/CR, not PVC? Post some pictures...
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It's not possible, the adhesive has permanently damaged the material. You will need to cover it with an accent patch.
PS : Are you sure the tubeset is CSM/CR, not PVC? Post some pictures...
Thanks for your response.
The tube is definitely CSM.
I tried taking a picture but the stain is so light you really can't tell from a picture.
I will just have to add something over it.
So I have tried sanding it down and actually removed the glue stain.
But now I am left with a blurry smudge.
Also the hypalon where I sanded is completely flat now as where the rest of the tube has pores on it.
Does anyone know if this pores will come back after some use and sun?
Also any suggestions on how to get rid of the smudge?
Check out the photo.
I guess you have "over sanded" I might have tried with a Star brite Boat Scuff Eraser.
The patch may be helped by applying a layer of UV protector.
Good Luck
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Once sanded the hypalon will not come back to life.... UV Protector will in fact show it up more... I would place a handle,sign or lifeline there and in the same position the other side...
Or looking at your picture a wear patch would be suitable..
Mavi Su
