Hypalon handle repair

wgr270 · 27 January 2025, 15:35

Hello,
I have a 2017 16' Brig RIB.
One of the handles is detaching from the fabric and I want to repair. Obviouslt there is a bunch hardened glue underneath so I can't just add glue to reattach.
Any idea how to remove the old glue?
Thank you!

beamishken · 27 January 2025, 17:59

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Originally Posted by wgr270

Hello,
I have a 2017 16' Brig RIB.
One of the handles is detaching from the fabric and I want to repair. Obviouslt there is a bunch hardened glue underneath so I can't just add glue to reattach.
Any idea how to remove the old glue?
Thank you!

It it hypalon or pvc? Hypalon you can sand it off, pvc use mek & a souring pad (scotchbright) to soften it off.
Polymarine & henshaws both have good how to tutorials on their websites & either will supply glue etc

wgr270 · Today, 00:54

Thanks for the advice. It is hypalon. I've checked both sites you suggested and will tackle soon.
Thank you!