Frequently Asked Questions
Which Type of Tear -Aid should I use for the product I am repairing?
There are two types of Tear-Aid: Type A and Type B.
Tear-Aid Type B is to be applied to Vinyl and Vinyl coated surfaces only. If the top layer of the product you are adhering the patch to is vinyl or vinyl coated you will use Type B.
Tear-Aid Type A is applied to Canvas, Rubber, Neoprene, Nylon, Most Fabrics, Plastics, Sunbrella, Gortex, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Non-oiled Leather, Acrylics, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Polyester, Hypalon, Dacron… (Do not apply Type A to vinyl). If the top layer of the product you are repairing is any of the listed materials you will use Type A.
Could you please explain the differences in the tear-aid type B, between the green, yellow, blue, and orange kits.
There are two types of Tear-Aid: Type A and Type B.
Tear-Aid Type B is to be applied to Vinyl and Vinyl coated surfaces only. If the top layer of the product you are adhering the patch to is vinyl or vinyl coated you will use Type B.
Tear-Aid Type A is applied to Canvas, Rubber, Neoprene, Nylon, Most Fabrics, Plastics, Sunbrella, Gortex, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Non-oiled Leather, Acrylics, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Polyester, Hypalon, Dacron… (Do not apply Type A to vinyl). If the top layer of the product you are repairing is any of the listed materials you will use Type A.
Where can i purchase a single kit or 5ft. roll of tear-aid?
There are two types of Tear-Aid: Type A and Type B.
Tear-Aid Type B is to be applied to Vinyl and Vinyl coated surfaces only. If the top layer of the product you are adhering the patch to is vinyl or vinyl coated you will use Type B.
Tear-Aid Type A is applied to Canvas, Rubber, Neoprene, Nylon, Most Fabrics, Plastics, Sunbrella, Gortex, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Non-oiled Leather, Acrylics, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Polyester, Hypalon, Dacron… (Do not apply Type A to vinyl). If the top layer of the product you are repairing is any of the listed materials you will use Type A.
I live outside of the united states and am having trouble finding a supplier.
There are two types of Tear-Aid: Type A and Type B.
Tear-Aid Type B is to be applied to Vinyl and Vinyl coated surfaces only. If the top layer of the product you are adhering the patch to is vinyl or vinyl coated you will use Type B.
Tear-Aid Type A is applied to Canvas, Rubber, Neoprene, Nylon, Most Fabrics, Plastics, Sunbrella, Gortex, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Non-oiled Leather, Acrylics, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Polyester, Hypalon, Dacron… (Do not apply Type A to vinyl). If the top layer of the product you are repairing is any of the listed materials you will use Type A.
I want to buy the tear-aid to sell in our retail store.
There are two types of Tear-Aid: Type A and Type B.
Tear-Aid Type B is to be applied to Vinyl and Vinyl coated surfaces only. If the top layer of the product you are adhering the patch to is vinyl or vinyl coated you will use Type B.
Tear-Aid Type A is applied to Canvas, Rubber, Neoprene, Nylon, Most Fabrics, Plastics, Sunbrella, Gortex, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Non-oiled Leather, Acrylics, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Polyester, Hypalon, Dacron… (Do not apply Type A to vinyl). If the top layer of the product you are repairing is any of the listed materials you will use Type A.
I am lokking to bind a piece of vinyl and a piece of canvas together, which product would work better?
There are two types of Tear-Aid: Type A and Type B.
Tear-Aid Type B is to be applied to Vinyl and Vinyl coated surfaces only. If the top layer of the product you are adhering the patch to is vinyl or vinyl coated you will use Type B.
Tear-Aid Type A is applied to Canvas, Rubber, Neoprene, Nylon, Most Fabrics, Plastics, Sunbrella, Gortex, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Non-oiled Leather, Acrylics, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Polyester, Hypalon, Dacron… (Do not apply Type A to vinyl). If the top layer of the product you are repairing is any of the listed materials you will use Type A.
Will your patches fix an inflatable tear that is on seam?
There are two types of Tear-Aid: Type A and Type B.
Tear-Aid Type B is to be applied to Vinyl and Vinyl coated surfaces only. If the top layer of the product you are adhering the patch to is vinyl or vinyl coated you will use Type B.
Tear-Aid Type A is applied to Canvas, Rubber, Neoprene, Nylon, Most Fabrics, Plastics, Sunbrella, Gortex, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Non-oiled Leather, Acrylics, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Polyester, Hypalon, Dacron… (Do not apply Type A to vinyl). If the top layer of the product you are repairing is any of the listed materials you will use Type A.
Can tear-aid be applied to a wet surface?
There are two types of Tear-Aid: Type A and Type B.
Tear-Aid Type B is to be applied to Vinyl and Vinyl coated surfaces only. If the top layer of the product you are adhering the patch to is vinyl or vinyl coated you will use Type B.
Tear-Aid Type A is applied to Canvas, Rubber, Neoprene, Nylon, Most Fabrics, Plastics, Sunbrella, Gortex, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Non-oiled Leather, Acrylics, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Polyester, Hypalon, Dacron… (Do not apply Type A to vinyl). If the top layer of the product you are repairing is any of the listed materials you will use Type A.
Can type a be used on vinyl (PVC) materials?
There are two types of Tear-Aid: Type A and Type B.
Tear-Aid Type B is to be applied to Vinyl and Vinyl coated surfaces only. If the top layer of the product you are adhering the patch to is vinyl or vinyl coated you will use Type B.
Tear-Aid Type A is applied to Canvas, Rubber, Neoprene, Nylon, Most Fabrics, Plastics, Sunbrella, Gortex, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Non-oiled Leather, Acrylics, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Polyester, Hypalon, Dacron… (Do not apply Type A to vinyl). If the top layer of the product you are repairing is any of the listed materials you will use Type A.
I do not know what type of material my product that I would like to repair is made of. Do I use Type A or Type B?
There are two types of Tear-Aid: Type A and Type B.
Tear-Aid Type B is to be applied to Vinyl and Vinyl coated surfaces only. If the top layer of the product you are adhering the patch to is vinyl or vinyl coated you will use Type B.
Tear-Aid Type A is applied to Canvas, Rubber, Neoprene, Nylon, Most Fabrics, Plastics, Sunbrella, Gortex, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Non-oiled Leather, Acrylics, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Polyester, Hypalon, Dacron… (Do not apply Type A to vinyl). If the top layer of the product you are repairing is any of the listed materials you will use Type A.
I just repaired a bag with Type A and was wondering at what temperature can I wash the bag safely without damaging the patches.
There are two types of Tear-Aid: Type A and Type B.
Tear-Aid Type B is to be applied to Vinyl and Vinyl coated surfaces only. If the top layer of the product you are adhering the patch to is vinyl or vinyl coated you will use Type B.
Tear-Aid Type A is applied to Canvas, Rubber, Neoprene, Nylon, Most Fabrics, Plastics, Sunbrella, Gortex, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Non-oiled Leather, Acrylics, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Polyester, Hypalon, Dacron… (Do not apply Type A to vinyl). If the top layer of the product you are repairing is any of the listed materials you will use Type A.
Can I purchase large rolls of Tear-Aid?
There are two types of Tear-Aid: Type A and Type B.
Tear-Aid Type B is to be applied to Vinyl and Vinyl coated surfaces only. If the top layer of the product you are adhering the patch to is vinyl or vinyl coated you will use Type B.
Tear-Aid Type A is applied to Canvas, Rubber, Neoprene, Nylon, Most Fabrics, Plastics, Sunbrella, Gortex, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Non-oiled Leather, Acrylics, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Polyester, Hypalon, Dacron… (Do not apply Type A to vinyl). If the top layer of the product you are repairing is any of the listed materials you will use Type A.
Can I use the Tear-Aid Type B for underwater vinyl pool liner repairs?
There are two types of Tear-Aid: Type A and Type B.
Tear-Aid Type B is to be applied to Vinyl and Vinyl coated surfaces only. If the top layer of the product you are adhering the patch to is vinyl or vinyl coated you will use Type B.
Tear-Aid Type A is applied to Canvas, Rubber, Neoprene, Nylon, Most Fabrics, Plastics, Sunbrella, Gortex, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Non-oiled Leather, Acrylics, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Polyester, Hypalon, Dacron… (Do not apply Type A to vinyl). If the top layer of the product you are repairing is any of the listed materials you will use Type A.
I have an inflatable waterslide with a large straight tear in it 4 feet long any chance this would repair something that big that is under air pressure?
There are two types of Tear-Aid: Type A and Type B.
Tear-Aid Type B is to be applied to Vinyl and Vinyl coated surfaces only. If the top layer of the product you are adhering the patch to is vinyl or vinyl coated you will use Type B.
Tear-Aid Type A is applied to Canvas, Rubber, Neoprene, Nylon, Most Fabrics, Plastics, Sunbrella, Gortex, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Non-oiled Leather, Acrylics, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Polyester, Hypalon, Dacron… (Do not apply Type A to vinyl). If the top layer of the product you are repairing is any of the listed materials you will use Type A.
I have a question that is not on this page.
There are two types of Tear-Aid: Type A and Type B.
Tear-Aid Type B is to be applied to Vinyl and Vinyl coated surfaces only. If the top layer of the product you are adhering the patch to is vinyl or vinyl coated you will use Type B.
Tear-Aid Type A is applied to Canvas, Rubber, Neoprene, Nylon, Most Fabrics, Plastics, Sunbrella, Gortex, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Non-oiled Leather, Acrylics, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Polyester, Hypalon, Dacron… (Do not apply Type A to vinyl). If the top layer of the product you are repairing is any of the listed materials you will use Type A.
