I bought several of these kits, based on Park's reputation for good stuff (particularly tools) at a fair price.I was hoping these peel-and-stick patches would replace the glue-on patches I've been using to fix my flats for 20+ years.But alas, I've been sorely disappointed so far.The Park patches are easy to use... you rough-up a patch-size area on the tube with the included piece of sandpaper, then peel the patch off the backing and stick it on... like a bumper sticker.Put everything back together, pump 'er up, and ride.(By comparison, the "traditional" patch kit has the additional step of applying cement out of a tube, and waiting for it to dry.Not a huge thing, but I'd gladly abandon that step if it were an option.)
Alas... so far my experience has been that the Park patches will hold air for a few days, or a couple weeks... and then they start leaking from the edge.The glue, as sticky as it seems, just can't compare with the chemical reaction of that traditional glue-in-a-tube.
The park patches would probably be suitable in a situation where you just need to finish a ride and get home.But when I get a flat, I like to fix it and forget it.So at least for now, I don't think I'll buy more of these patch kits until they stick a little more permanently.
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Product Description:
Park worked with 3M to produce a self adhesive tube patch that stretches, flexes, twists, and turns right along with the tube making it one of their most successful products ever! Lightly roughen tube with the included sandpaper, clean, apply patch, and you're ready to go.*Six patches with sandpaper in a neat little carry along box
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