Specification Sheet

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Technical Data Sheet
Permatex
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“Pro-Style” Vinyl
& Leather Repair Kit
AAM Revised 11/02
NOT FOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS.
THE TECHNICAL DATA CONTAINED HEREIN ARE INTENDED AS REFERENCE ONLY.
PLEASE CONTACT PERMATEX, INC., TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR ASSISTANCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOUR SPECIFIC APPLICATION.
PERMATEX, INC., HARTFORD SQUARE NORTH, 10 COLUMBUS BOULEVARD, HARTFORD, CT 06106 PHONE – (1-87PERMATEX)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION S.I.N.: 834-300
Permatex
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“Pro-Style” Vinyl & Leather Repair Kit repairs
cracks and tears in dashboards, upholstery and vinyl tops.
The kit contains assorted colored resin compounds, an
adhesive curing compound, filler and a heat transfer tool.
PRODUCT BENEFITS
• Easy to use
• Matches popular colors and grains
• Does not migrate during cure
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Dashboards
• Upholstery
• Infant car seats
• Chairs
• Stools
• Marine Upholstery
• Luggage
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Always make a practice repair on vinyl sample (in kit)
before making an actual repair.
Read all 7 steps of instructions before using the repair
kit.
1. PREPARE THE DAMAGED AREA.
Clean the area with a strong household cleaner. Make
sure the area is dry before starting the repair work. Trim
off frayed or excess threads with a razor blade or knife.
If burn damaged, remove charred material with razor or
knife.
2. INSERT CLOTH BACKING FABRIC.
NOTE: Very small (less than _ inch) cuts, burns or holes
do not require cloth backing fabric.
Cut the fabric slightly larger than the damage. Use the
spatula to insert it into and under the damage to provide
support for the repair.
3. SELECT THE GRAIN PAPER.
Enclosed are three (3) grain patterns; fine, course and
medium. Select the grain pattern paper closest to that
of your damaged vinyl. Draw an outline of the damaged
area on the top side of the grain paper. This will allow
you to position the heat transfer tool accurately.
4. FILL THE DAMAGE.
Use the Clear Vinyl Adhesive and Filler and spatula to
fill in damaged area to level surface. Allow 4 hours to
dry. The adhesive will shrink slightly when dry, leaving
a void which will be filled in with the colored repair
compound.
5. MATCHING THE COLOR.
One of the seven (7) color repair containers may be
close enough to the color of the damaged vinyl to make
the repair. If so, use it directly from the container.
If not, while the clear Vinyl Adhesive and Filler is drying,
mix and match the color of your vinyl using the color-
matching chart on the back of the kit package.
Mix the colors in small amounts with the spatula until the
correct shade is obtained. Check the color match by
rubbing a small amount of the color onto the
undamaged vinyl, and then remove it with a rag.
6. APPLYING THE COLOR REPAIR COMPOUND.
Use the spatula to evenly and neatly apply the repair
compound into the damaged area. Spread a thin layer
onto the undamaged vinyl and feather the edges to
make the surface smooth and even. Correct application
of the repair compound is necessary to produce an
excellent repair job.
Wipe up any excess from around the hole or damage.
DO NOT OVERFILL THE DAMAGED AREA. Filling the
surface evenly is very important, and care should be
taken to do it properly. Use less repair compound, not
more. It is easy to add more later if necessary.
Tape the grain paper over the uncured color compound
making sure the outline is directly over the damaged
area.
7. HEAT CURING THE REPAIR.
This is the most important step of the repair process.
Plug in the heat transfer tool and allow 4 minutes to
warm up. This is a constant heat source. NEVER LET
THE HEAT TOOL DIRECTLY TOUCH THE VINYL.
After the electric tool is heated, place the hot metal tip
on the grain paper over the drawn outline of the
damage.
Rotate the heated tool on the grain paper outline in a
circular motion for 35 - 45 seconds. Care must be taken
not to OVERHEAT the grain paper. Heat must be
applied to each and every section where the grain paper
covers the repair compound. (This includes the area
surrounding the outlined area) Remove the electric tool
but not the grain paper.