slime scabs (preglued patches), no good for me... how about you?

[faded1004]

i just bought a pack of slime patches with the glue already put on. man, i had to do the same small hole twice! i just bought them today to try them out, but i can't seems to get it to seal! even with slime inside...

so i went back to my old patches to see if it will work, but there is alot of left over residue i tried to clean up with alcohol from the slime scab, i think it may be a lost cause. i hope my old patches work as they always have...

let me know what you guys think about the preglued patches, i am sure all are practically the same? i am kinda disappointed? may be i did soemthign wrong?

cleaned the tubes, sanded, applied patch and left for 15 minutes before installing and filling with air... a few minutes of of 35 psi air the patch gave way...

just incase you are wondering what tube, i have the 2.35 bontrager tube and the hole is on the side.

[Pho'dUp]

The ones from Park tools work fine.

[mfoga]

I have used them and had good luck. They didnt last for an extended period of time a few days later they started to leak but I mainly got them for quick fixes on the trail. I did a quick scrape and then just made sure i pressed then down hard and that they were on good. Lasted like I said a few days. I always looked at patches as a band aid, something to get you back home not a permanent fix.

[Danimal]

Go tubeless, and never again worry a patching tubes.....

[faded1004]

mmm, i wonder if the glue in the oldschool type are stronger?

like... new = adhesive, old = bonding type... kinda like the difference between welding and glueing?

Originally Posted by drew12

Go tubeless, and never again worry a patching tubes.....

yea, i have a tubeless set, but this particular set is for my cheap road setup... simple wheels simple tires... that is why i used tubes... like i got the tires for 8 bucks...

[Collette]

I have Spec Airlock tubes, they're $11.00 a tube, but in two years, I'm still on the same original set. Same idea as Slime, but lighter IMO.

[faded1004]

yea, i haven't had any problems with my slime tubes, that is why i wanted to try the slime patches... may be the slime+slime patches are no good?

i got like 5 more minutes for my old school patches to dry... if not, i will have to put in new tubes... which isn't bad, but just wanted to fix my "pinch while mounting the tire" mistake

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by faded1004

i just bought a pack of slime patches with the glue already put on. man, i had to do the same small hole twice! i just bought them today to try them out, but i can't seems to get it to seal! even with slime inside...

so i went back to my old patches to see if it will work, but there is alot of left over residue i tried to clean up with alcohol from the slime scab, i think it may be a lost cause. i hope my old patches work as they always have...

let me know what you guys think about the preglued patches, i am sure all are practically the same? i am kinda disappointed? may be i did soemthign wrong?

cleaned the tubes, sanded, applied patch and left for 15 minutes before installing and filling with air... a few minutes of of 35 psi air the patch gave way...

just incase you are wondering what tube, i have the 2.35 bontrager tube and the hole is on the side.

I don't like them at all. They slip on the tube and don't seal worth a dam.

As posted the Park patches are good.

[OldDogDan]

I do carry a patch kit in case I get a second flat, but I just throw in the spare tube I always carry. A patch might be slightly quicker than a tube on the rear, but not if you have to do it twice.

[faded1004]

hahaha, okay... old school patch is in... and pressure is holding... will give an update as soon as i give the tube alittle more time...

edit: 30 minutes later, and the old school patch is holding... seems like i will stay with the older patch style... seems like you can't beat the bonding type adhesive... the scabs came off easily when i just tugged on it... i am sure it will be good for super temporary... but i think i wouldn't mind relaxing on th side of the road for 10 minutes for the old school glue to dry...

[2wheel_lee]

I don't know about the Slime patches, but the Park patches are only mediocre compared to the standard glue-on patches.

[el_d00der1n0]

they work just fine for me.

[faded1004]

yea, the glue on ones are holding over night... i will try to take it out for a ride today...

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

I don't know about the Slime patches, but the Park patches are only mediocre compared to the standard glue-on patches.

Sorry that is what I ment

[2wheel_lee]

Ah...the Rima patch kits are the gold standard of patch kits.
I would guess that the Park glue-on patches are just as good, though. The pre-glued ones are only mediocre.

[bobcat38]

I no longer patch. I just buy new tubes.

[faded1004]

so guess not all glue patches are the same? i am going to the store to replace my low stock of glue on patches, not more preglued stuff for me... i am going to buy a nice set, not the cheapest ones... it is only like 3 bucks i think... but the preglued ones were a waste at 3 bucks...

going to pick up a few more tubes also... only have 2 left now...

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

Ah...the Rima patch kits are the gold standard of patch kits.
I would guess that the Park glue-on patches are just as good, though. The pre-glued ones are only mediocre.

I like this just a tad better. They are thicker than the Rima's and can be used to fix a tire if needed

[slapshotz]

I went through this with slime and park patches. I found out that the old fashioned patch kits that use the glue tube actually partially melt the rubber in the tube which makes for a very strong seal. After hearing about this, i chucked my patches and went with the old stuff. The vast majority of time in changing a flat is in the on/off. Sitting and waiting a few minutes for the glue to set isn't a big deal if the seal is as good as a new tire...which supposedly it is. For fast fixes, carry a spare tube, but if time's not a factor, I'd go with the real patch kit.

Originally Posted by faded1004

let me know what you guys think about the preglued patches, i am sure all are practically the same? i am kinda disappointed? may be i did soemthign wrong?