Wear Patch Problem

Stuart M · 30 April 2006, 21:06

I have a 10 year old Avon 560 with Orange tubes and Black wear patches, problem is that the "black" seems to come off on your clothes, or when you wash the boat which is a real pain. The patches are still black but so is everything else as well! - any ideas?

Ribshop · 01 May 2006, 10:22

Using Rib Revive followed by the conditioner helps stop the black rubbing off on clothing, But this is only a temporary measure we have replaced many black wear patches on Avon's with grey ones. That solves it.

Stuart M · 01 May 2006, 13:46

I used Rib Revive and it's the best thing I've come across to clean my rib (and I've tried a few things!)

Can the wear patches be painted? Seem to remember someone painting their wear patches. Maybe with hypalon paint?

I'd rather keep the black ones if I can

Rogue Wave · 02 May 2006, 00:17

Hi Stu

Are the patches Hypalon or are they a different material?

If they are hypalon you might be able to seal them with a quarry tile sealer. ( I kid you not!)

BogMonster · 02 May 2006, 01:58

Buy a Humber. No wear patches - no problem

Stuart M · 02 May 2006, 06:25

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

Hi Stu

If they are hypalon you might be able to seal them with a quarry tile sealer. ( I kid you not!)

I'm pretty sure they are rubber - anyway I hate tiling / grouting at the best of times

So you think quarry tile sealer works? - I guess if it works on hypalon it should work on rubber?

If you see an orange rib with one black "granite" effect wear patch then you know it doesn't!

Any idea on the name of the product you used?

Charles · 02 May 2006, 08:08

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Originally Posted by Ribshop

Using Rib Revive followed by the conditioner helps stop the black rubbing off on clothing, But this is only a temporary measure we have replaced many black wear patches on Avon's with grey ones. That solves it.

Hey Kieron, are you going to be at Ribex??

jwalker · 02 May 2006, 08:48

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Originally Posted by Stuart M

Any idea on the name of the product you used?

Klear, from Asda. 3 coats.

Rogue Wave · 02 May 2006, 19:54

i prefer ASD from Kleara

Ezgoing · 02 May 2006, 20:05

Sturat

I found that a good silicon based sealant does the trick.

The people that supply ribshine do a good one that is called UV Protector ( or some thing like that). It is a milk like substance Apply a few coats on a warm day and it seals the rubber.

Best of luck

Ribshop · 03 May 2006, 17:55

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Originally Posted by ct01

Hey Kieron, are you going to be at Ribex??

Sure am, We are going to be some cracking offers on some stock products including Rib Revive, clamseals and boarding ladders. we will have a pop up on the hard standing.