using an old tube as a patch.
09-15-11, 10:47 AM
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using an old tube as a patch.
Ok, I found my rubber cement for my patch kit, but can't find my last patch. Woukd there be a problem if I cut a 1"X1" square from an old tube to use as a patch?
09-15-11, 10:56 AM
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Uh, good patch kits are only like $3.
09-15-11, 10:59 AM
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09-15-11, 11:01 AM
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thanks for the quick reply. It probably is vulcanizing cement. It's Bike specific. it came with my patch kit. It's Schwinn brand. I just want it to last till my next day off, which is most likely tommroow.
09-15-11, 05:17 PM
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I save the patches that come with the kits for roadside emergencies. When I'm patching tubes at home I just use pieces cut from old tubes, & hardware store contact cement. Works for me. Of course, I'm a cheap ba$tard.
09-15-11, 05:36 PM
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On a side note, on eBay you can find sheets of 100 patches, minus the cement, for $1-$2.
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Super glue & duct tape,0.5"x0.5". Always got it in the house and works.
09-16-11, 03:53 AM
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never thought of that myself, always have a patch kit with me, but one day that may well come in handy 
