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Subject Topic: Fixing PVC Window Tearing at Stitching Post Reply Post New Topic
Personcroutledge
16/7/2013 at 11:24am
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Hello. I have a gelert beyond 6+2 which I've had for about 3 years now since new. It has been used up to about 2 months in total but the plastic / window on the front door has started to tear from the stitching.

This images so small parts of it.

Can this be fixed? Is it something i could do at home by hand or with a machine? Or is it a job for a professional?

Any suggestions?

Cheers

Carl


Personpnefan
16/7/2013 at 4:04pm
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Looks like you will have to have the entire window replaced. The plastic has ripped along the edge were the needles gone through. Almost like the perforations on tear off strips in paper. I think you will have to get it replace professionally. sorry.


PersonDerekm
16/7/2013 at 5:34pm
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I have had this happen before. I am afraid it is window replacement job.

Derek


PersonBelinda1967
16/7/2013 at 5:35pm
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Maybe you could try some of that tenacious tape. ? Is that how you spell it. All along the edge my last a while.

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PersonTraceyD
16/7/2013 at 6:52pm
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We also have the Corvus 6+2 and have had the exact same thing happen so wondering if it is possibly a design fault. We have repaired ours with tenacious tape and it's okay but not perfect and you have to be very careful when zipping the door up. We have a front extension so it's not really a problem when we have that on.

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Personcroutledge
16/7/2013 at 10:25pm
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Thanks for the replies. Doesn't look good.
My initial thought was design fault because of how it has torn. Gelert aren't playing ball though.

Had one quote of £100. Which includes pick up and return.

Not sure what to do to be honest.


Personmcguire6078
16/7/2013 at 11:11pm
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As previously suggested it might be worth trying Tenacious Tape. Another product which I've personally found better (recomended by Gary Cross Camping) is Tear Aid (Type A). If neither of these products work then a professional repair might be required if economical to do so.


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Personcroutledge
17/7/2013 at 8:19am
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Cheers.

May try one of the tapes and see how i go. Not overly keen on the £100 fix as i don't think we will use it much and may actually want to sell it on.


Personcroutledge
17/7/2013 at 8:23am
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Looks like it would be Tear-aid Type B as it is a PVC window.


Personmcguire6078
17/7/2013 at 5:35pm
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Yep you could be right, I was just reading off the box I have (type a) but it does say to repair vinyl use product B. looking at the link on the website it does say Vinyl & PVC for type B repairs.

Which ever product you decide on Tenacious Tape or Tear Aid, please advise of the results...


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Personcroutledge
18/7/2013 at 8:08am
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I will let you know how i get on.

Now need to find a nice price for some of the tape...



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