I used to be the repair guy at a kayak shop, so here are some tips: ~ get a temperature-controlled plastic welder (i use the model 7 airless welder from urethane supply co. and like it a lot) and practice with it.. Intro: how to fix a plastic kayak or canoe this is an instructable describing a really easy and cheap way of effectively repairing cracks in your kayak or canoe, using nothing more than a drill, cloth tape and a hair dryer.. We found a hole, approx. 1cm by 0.4cm, in the seam of the plastic in one of the two rear drainage holes, too small to get your hand down easily. i am currently talking to the manufacturer about a replacement. however this has lead me to wonder (outside of warranty) how would i go about repairing a hole in a plastic kayak?.

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Home information kayak and canoe repair. information . auto & truck part repair aircraft repair. bumper repair the first thing you need to do in any plastic repair is to clean the plastic. i came across a free canoe from a friend but it had some nice size holes on the bottom of it. i ran some google searches and the promising research i. The material that goes into making most plastic kayaks and canoes is called high density polyethylene or hdpe. the same chemical properties that contributed towards the making of a kayak prevent it from bonding with other material, making hdpe a really difficult material to repair.. The qualities that make plastic perfect for making kayaks out of are the same properties that make it extremely difficult to repair. while repairing plastic kayaks may not be easy, it certainly isn't impossible either. here's a guide to determine how to repair and even plastic weld your kayak..

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