Leak in Airbag

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Leak in Airbag

Post by Wildwood » Fri Jun 04, 2010 10:08 am

Just tried to inflate new airbags, one has about a 2" strip that isn't "welded" at the seam. :shock: How do I fix it? (I need to use them tomorrow & don't have time to drive to Hot Springs today.)
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Re: Leak in Airbag

Post by Lupe » Fri Jun 04, 2010 10:12 am

Jan - you could glue the seam together with Aquaseal, which you should be able to get a tube of at someplace like Sports Authority or Academy. Get a little hard bristle brush to apply. If you can do it this afternoon it should be dry by tomorrow. Good luck!
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Re: Leak in Airbag

Post by okieboater » Fri Jun 04, 2010 10:50 am

What Lupe said plus if you can find some Cotol to add to the Aquaseal it will dry in just a few hours rather than over night.
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Re: Leak in Airbag

Post by Wildwood » Sun Jun 06, 2010 1:00 pm

Thanks!
The nearest sporting goods store is in LR, I'm in Bee Branch. I ended up borrowing airbags (which I didn't need after all :clap: ) from a friend. OOO is going to replace the leaky set. Don said the seam is welded. I will get some Aquaseal first time I make it to a store that sells it.
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