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So I noticed an ever so slight pin hole beginning in the screen of the door  of my big agnes copper spur ul 3.  How do I keep this from becoming a large hole.  I love my tent and would hate to have to replace the entire thing.

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PostIcon Posted on: Jan. 30 2013, 7:25 pm Skip to the previous post in this topic. Skip to the next post in this topic. Ignore posts   QUOTE
Depending on how fussy you are about cosmetic, you can put a small blob of Seam Grip, sew it up or stick a circular patch of your favourite gaffer tape
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PostIcon Posted on: Jan. 30 2013, 8:29 pm Skip to the previous post in this topic. Skip to the next post in this topic. Ignore posts   QUOTE
or clear nail polish

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PostIcon Posted on: Jan. 30 2013, 8:36 pm Skip to the previous post in this topic. Skip to the next post in this topic. Ignore posts   QUOTE
or clear nail polish

Brilliant !!!
Yes , I know that works on nylon stockings and you might already have some about, I do.
( I offer instant repairs to ladies on public transport. Still waiting for an Order Of the British Empire or something like that from Betty for services rendered to the community)
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or clear nail polish

+2 on the clear nail polish
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thanks everyone, don't know why I didn't think of the clear nail polish.
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PostIcon Posted on: Feb. 01 2013, 11:32 am Skip to the previous post in this topic. Skip to the next post in this topic. Ignore posts   QUOTE
And if that doesn't work...darn it. You know as in not swearing but as in what our grandmas used to do with our socks? I still darn socks....:) And tents holes and small holes in pants etc

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not a clue how to darn,,,  fingernail polish it is
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If you can sew on a button, you can sew a small hole shut.  It's what I did with an old tent of mine.  Thread a needle, then sew the tiny hole shut all around -- best way to prevent further tearing.

As for nail polish, I don't see that being a long term solution -- unless the hole is truly teeny tiny.

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If you can sew on a button, you can sew a small hole shut.  It's what I did with an old tent of mine.  Thread a needle, then sew the tiny hole shut all around -- best way to prevent further tearing.

As for nail polish, I don't see that being a long term solution -- unless the hole is truly teeny tiny.

Actually Ben, it's a relatively common household repair method for screens.

I repaired my old tent screen (about a half inch tear) and the repair lasted as long as I used the shelter.

If you are going to use thread, use nylon or other synthetic thread that will hold up. Cotton thread rots quickly.

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I see.  Yeah, I used nylon threads.

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thanks for the additional comment and it is truly a teeny tiny hole, barely noticeable,  I had to really hunt to find it, to fix it.  almost thought for a moment maybe i just imagined the hole - yup tiny.

Already applied the clear finger nail polish so we will see how well this works.

I wouldn't dare take a needle to the tent,  with my luck I would make the hole bigger.

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Use Aquaseal, its made to order for this type of repair. It will be stronger than original. I'm a diver and I've been using it for 25 years.
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PostIcon Posted on: Feb. 10 2013, 5:27 am Skip to the previous post in this topic. Skip to the next post in this topic. Ignore posts   QUOTE
i have already put the fingernail polish on this, am assuming i am now committed to this type repair?

this last trip was like a gear disaster, 2 tears in my fly, noticed small hole in my screen and then I inflated my mattress and threw it down in the grass and layed on it - a stick punctured it and it deflated immediately.

On the up side, I learned the importance of carrying repair stuff and how to repair all the above mentioned stuff.  and it didn't rain that trip.
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Seam grip repairs a multitude of problems when out on the trail.
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Ignore it.  If it gets bigger then worry about it.  It might never get bigger

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okay so now you have confused me, who's not reading what thread?
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okay so now you have confused me, who's not reading what thread?

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I'd leave it alone as well...or use nail polish
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