Probably a really idiotic question but
I have puncture repair patches that are covered one side by aluminium and the other clear plastic. So I pull them off the aluminium easily enough but can’t work out how to take the clear plastic off. If I wait until the patch is on the tube and try to get the plastic off I usually end up pulling the patch off
So do you just leave the plastic on
Or what is the trick to get it off
How I wish I could get hold of the old fashion patches with no plastic covers!
Hold the patch onto the tube with your thumbs, and then stretch/pull the patch and tube in a few different directions.
That both presses the patch firmly against the tube, and tears the plastic into smithery bits.
I haven't repaired a puncture since I was about 13. Tubes are so cheap now, especially if you buy several at once so I just put a new one in - no hassle and no chance of any leakage from a repair.
Can I have your old ones?
I try and get a finger-nail between the rubber patch and plastic, then pull the plastic carefully off...it lifts the patch a little bit, but thats easily secured back down with pressure.
I changed one the other week when out with the club and not 1 of the 8 riders wanted it so in the bin it went!!Originally Posted by Grouse
(I can provide a GR for said bin if req).
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