Cut a vinyl patch slightly larger than the damaged area. Allow from one to two inches margin larger than the damaged area rounding the corners with scissors. Apply a thin coat of Boxer Vinyl Adhesive to the patch. More glue is not better. Excessive amounts of adhesive can cause various problems (such as wrinkling of the edges of the patch or glue squeezing out from the edges into the water). Apply the patch to the damaged area squeezing out water trapped under the patch. The leak is now patched. This is a slow drying adhesive, do not disturb the patch for 48 hours. Allow one week for complete drying.

A face mask or underwater goggles should always be used when going underwater to make repairs.

All Surfaces must be clean. Cut round corners on patch. For inflatables and light gauge vinyl's, apply adhesive sparingly to patch and press lightly to surfaces to be repaired. Allow it to dry for 24 hours.

For deep underwater repairs, cut round corners on patch. Apply adhesive to patch and fold patch over upon itself. When you reach the damaged area under water unfold patch and apply immediately to liner, squeezing out all water bubbles. Do not disturb patch for at least 24 hours to 48 hours.

Our #100 adhesive-based repair kits should work at low temperatures. The cure rate will be affected at lower temperatures; more time will be necessary for the repair to be completely dry. Boxer vinyl plastic repair tape (Cat. #10 and #30) is best used in temperatures above 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

An excessive amount of adhesive was used. Apply less glue to the patch. In this case more is not better. Instructions for your patch kit indicate that you should use the adhesive sparingly.

For your bathing suit: Use nail polish remover or MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) available at your local hardware store.

For your skin: Wash with soap and water to remove most of the adhesive. The oil in our skin will lift the glue, once the adhesive has dried it will peel off. Nail polish remover or MEK will also work but should not be necessary.

The #100 adhesive if tightly sealed in its container has a shelf life of approximately 10 years. The #500 and #700 based products have an approximate shelf life of two years.

The Boxer #100 is the one to use for underwater repairs on heavy gauge vinyl liners. *This is a slow drying adhesive.

The #500 & #700 dry faster than the #100 adhesive. The primary use for the Boxer #500 is for general vinyl repair (not suitable for underwater repairs). Boxer #700 is a general use adhesive that has elastomeric properties, which works well on vinyl products and is perfect for repairing skimmers and other plastic and fiberglass pool accessories.

*For thin gauge wader pools Boxer vinyl plastic repair tape is recommended! Just peel and stick.

Difficulties sometimes occur when Hydrogen Peroxide is used to sanitize pools. We recommend Boxer pool repair tape (cat. #10 and #30). Another option is to drain the water below the damaged area and make the repair rather than trying to patch underwater.

First determine if your fishpond is made with rubber or vinyl. Our adhesive is not designed for rubber liner; contact the manufacturer of your liner for their recommendations.

Boxer adhesive is toxic to fish (as are all solvent based glues). If your liner is vinyl we recommend draining the pond, making your repair using Boxer #500 or #700 based adhesives. Allow drying time of 2 days, cooler weather 4-5 days. Boxer #100 adhesive based repair kits would work, giving complete drying time.

An excessive amount of adhesive was used. (Please see #4 answer)

Either side will work. See the instructions on the box that displays your Boxer vinyl plastic repair kit.

For thin Vinyl (as used in wader pools) we recommend Boxer vinyl plastic repair tape (Cat. 10, & 30). If liquid adhesive is not properly applied further damage might occur.