Slime 1022-A Tube Rubber Patch Kit, for Bikes and Other Inflatables, Contains, 5 Patches, Scuffer and Glue

I do 85-100 miles per week on a hybrid bicycle on gravel, grass & blacktop. Sometimes on 28 to 68 mile trips. I've tried two brands of pre-glued patches. Used them all up. They don't work. These work. My bike tire has five patches and holds 75 psi. I never air it up. These work. Nuff said.

These are good old school patches but the instructions leave out one critical step that will lead to failure every time if not performed. After applying a thin layer of the included rubber cement you must wait for it to dry 3 to 5 mins before applying the patch. You are not gluing the patch on, it's a vulcanization process that's guaranteed to fail if you just slap the patch onto wet cement. Do it right and you'll have a great fix.

product worked and as advertised . Glue was beginning to get stiff . will call slime and see if they will send me a new glue container.

After trying other brands that I got locally from places in my community and having them fail to perform as expected, I decided to try this brand. Since using slime patches, I have not had any problems. Patching a hole is relatively easy but the correct procedure must be followed. Most importantly, the area around the hole needs to be thoroughly scuffed to remove the smooth shiny surface. When done correctly the area should have a dull flat appearance. Do not overdo it as this could reduce the thickness of the tube make it weaker. I prefer to use an abrasive piece of sandpaper instead of the metal grater as that may be a bit too aggressive. Anything between 40 and 100 grit would be fine. The glue reacts with the rubber and softens it as part of the vulcanizing process when the patch is applied. It is better to have this area slightly bigger than the size of the patch otherwise the edges of the patch may not bond properly and begin to peel back when the tube is inflated. After applying the glue/ vulcanizing fluid, do not immediately apply the patch but wait about 30 seconds. You can blow on it and it will have a dull hazy appearance unlike the wet shiny appearance when it is first applied. It is not necessary to use a lot of glue or apply it too thick, just enough to cover the area. When removing the foil from the sticky side of the patch, try not to touch the underside of the patch as oil and grease on your fingers may contaminate the patch and reduce its effectiveness. Do not try to remove the clear plastic on the top side of the patch. Try to align where the hole is so that it is under the center of the patch. A little off is not a problem but you do not want it to be too far off from center. Sometimes it is easy to lose sight of where the hole is after the glue has been applied. After the patch is fitted, press firmly down on it and massage the area. Let it sit for at least a minute before inflating. The hotter it is outside the less time required for the bonding process between the glue and the adhesive on the patch to be completed. Then place the tube back inside the rim and fit the tire and inflate. By this time a few minutes would have passed and more than enough for the glue to bond. This is assuming that you are on the road doing a repair. I prefer to have an extra tube that I just remove and replace and do the patching at home where time is not a factor and you can even inflate the tube and put under water to see if there are any bubbles, but on the road that is not an option. Finally, even though the clear plastic over the patch can be removed after the patch has been applied to the tire, yes it looks better, but it can sometimes have a tendency to want to lift the edge of the patch when doing so, I would just leave the plastic film where it is. But if you really need to remove the plastic, try to break it somewhere over the center of the patch so you can get under it and pull it away towards the edge of the patch, not from the edge towards the center.

This tube Rubber Patch Kit is a reliable, budget-friendly essential for anyone dealing with inner tube tires on bicycles, lawn mowers, or wheelbarrows. While it’s designed for punctures, its components are straightforward and effective for quick repairs.

The patches work well once they are on, but the application process is a bit frustrating. The clear plastic film is incredibly difficult to peel off—I actually wasted one patch trying to separate it, and ended up leaving the film on another one because it wouldn't budge. Also, note that the adhesive doesn't bond instantly; you need to hold it down and give it some time to fully stick. Once it finally cures, it does the job, but getting it there takes some effort.

Oh! Youre gonna love this product. Highly recommend if you have cords running across carpet. The Velcro will stick to any type of carpet get at least two packs maybe more than you need maybe not but you will always wanna have some on hand. Highly recommend this product.

The glue is very strong. I tried it on a cv boot which has grease inside the boot. It slowed the leak down. It would be great for a bike tire.

worked really well

I used two patches as soon as they arrived. Patches and glue are great quality

This product was exactly as described. I used it to fix a hole in a tube and had no issues at all. The repair was quick and effective. Very satisfied with how well it worked!

Good but for the farm I need bigger patches sometimes

Satisfied, recommend for needy.