Re: Fixing punctures

"Simon Brooke" <simon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Alternative method: when the glue has /firmly/ set, stretch the
> tube /across/ the patch. The tube will stretch, the patch will stretch,
> the film will not stretch, hence it will tear and come off easily. Works
> with Tip-Top brand patches, which in my experience are the best.

Tip-Tops have the film slightly perforated to help with this.

(and I'll second the recommendation)

cheers,
clive


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