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![]() Noticed a two inch cut in one of the pvc windows on our Bradcot awning this weekend. Its not bad enough to warrant the expense of replacing the entire section so does anyone know if there are repair kits for such a problem. My thoughts at present are to try and get a piece of similar material, cut two circles and stick them either side with the glue I have for emergency repairs to my diving dry suit. -- Steve Parry http://www.gwynfryn.co.uk http://wrexhamseals.tripod.com |
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Steve,
I had a similar thing happen to my NR awning and all I did was cut some stick back plastic (just like Blue Peter) the same size as the panes of the window and stuck a piece either side. Worked fine and because I went to the line on the window, you cant see the join. Regards, Barno. |
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![]() -- "Steve Parry" wrote in message ... Noticed a two inch cut in one of the pvc windows on our Bradcot awning this weekend. Its not bad enough to warrant the expense of replacing the entire section so does anyone know if there are repair kits for such a problem. My thoughts at present are to try and get a piece of similar material, cut two circles and stick them either side with the glue I have for emergency repairs to my diving dry suit. Steve Why not contact Bradcot, I am sure they will be able to repair it at reasonable cost for you. David - Milton Keynes www.klyne.btinternet.co.uk Details of our Caravan Travels in the UK and Europe with help and advice and site reports |
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![]() Why not contact Bradcot, I am sure they will be able to repair it at reasonable cost for you. I contacted Bradcott regarding extending my 12 month old awning & was told they dont handle any repairs or alterations out of warranty. |
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![]() -- "Steve W..." wrote in message ... Why not contact Bradcot, I am sure they will be able to repair it at reasonable cost for you. I contacted Bradcott regarding extending my 12 month old awning & was told they dont handle any repairs or alterations out of warranty. Steve Obviously a brand to stay away from in the future. So unlike NR Awnings who are happy to repair one of their awning almost regardless of age and a reasonable cost and quickly. David - Milton Keynes www.klyne.btinternet.co.uk Details of our Caravan Travels in the UK and Europe with help and advice and site reports |
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Steve Parry wrote:
Noticed a two inch cut in one of the pvc windows on our Bradcot awning this weekend. Its not bad enough to warrant the expense of replacing the entire section so does anyone know if there are repair kits for such a problem. My thoughts at present are to try and get a piece of similar material, cut two circles and stick them either side with the glue I have for emergency repairs to my diving dry suit. thanks all and thanks to Bradcot, I emailed them and asked for a couple of off cuts of similar material to make two patches and I recieved the same in the post today -- Steve Parry http://www.gwynfryn.co.uk http://wrexhamseals.tripod.com |
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i'd have thought it'd be better to use a patch from an inflatable boat, (you
usualy get a kit with patches and glooooo with it) thats what i used, did a treat. "kqr" wrote in message t... In article , Steve Parry says... Noticed a two inch cut in one of the pvc windows on our Bradcot awning this weekend. Its not bad enough to warrant the expense of replacing the entire section so does anyone know if there are repair kits for such a problem. My thoughts at present are to try and get a piece of similar material, cut two circles and stick them either side with the glue I have for emergency repairs to my diving dry suit. Fist lay the panel flat on concrete in the sun to get the clear area maleable and let it flatten. You might try tensioning a tad with a weight or two in four corners [not on the window] Buy some clear Fablon [the stuff used for backing school books and other things] cut to a size you judge suitable [depending on where the cut is it might be better to use a larger area to use the natural lines as a camouflage] And apply making sure the edges of the window knit together. Tip when peeling back the backing on the fablon, allow to lay flat sticky side up for a while. The peeling action causes stretching [the larger the peice the worse the effect] so you need to allow it to recover back before application. Apply to one side smoothing out the air bubbles if any, gently to avoid disturbing the pane. Reverse the panel and repeat procedure on the other side. That should do it. You might try here to see if these people can replace the clear window for you. http://www.powerplastics.co.uk/productframe.html You might have to get a new window from Bradcot but these people can fit it. Worth a try. HTH |
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Michael Haselhof wrote:
i'd have thought it'd be better to use a patch from an inflatable boat, (you usualy get a kit with patches and glooooo with it) thats what i used, did a treat. "kqr" wrote in message t... In article , Steve Parry says... Noticed a two inch cut in one of the pvc windows on our Bradcot awning this weekend. Its not bad enough to warrant the expense of replacing the entire section so does anyone know if there are repair kits for such a problem. My thoughts at present are to try and get a piece of similar material, cut two circles and stick them either side with the glue I have for emergency repairs to my diving dry suit. Fist lay the panel flat on concrete in the sun to get the clear area maleable and let it flatten. You might try tensioning a tad with a weight or two in four corners [not on the window] Buy some clear Fablon [the stuff used for backing school books and other things] cut to a size you judge suitable [depending on where the cut is it might be better to use a larger area to use the natural lines as a camouflage] And apply making sure the edges of the window knit together. Tip when peeling back the backing on the fablon, allow to lay flat sticky side up for a while. The peeling action causes stretching [the larger the peice the worse the effect] so you need to allow it to recover back before application. Apply to one side smoothing out the air bubbles if any, gently to avoid disturbing the pane. Reverse the panel and repeat procedure on the other side. That should do it. You might try here to see if these people can replace the clear window for you. http://www.powerplastics.co.uk/productframe.html You might have to get a new window from Bradcot but these people can fit it. Worth a try. HTH hey thats a good idea Michael -- Steve Parry http://www.gwynfryn.co.uk http://wrexhamseals.tripod.com |