How Can I Repair Valve on a Fender

Jack380AC

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Jan 28, 2008
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West Chester, PA / North East, MD
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2000 380 Aft Cabin
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Twin 454 Mag MPI Horizon MerCruiser
Because its for a boat, new fenders seem expensive to me. Besides, If I buy a new one, it won't match the other 3 "weathered" fenders mounted nicely on the bow rail.

So does anyone know of a way to repair a slow leak in the valve? The folks at the local sporting goods and the MM folks had no suggestions. Does it seem like a good idea to try "fix a flat?" :smt017
 
Because its for a boat, new fenders seem expensive to me. Besides, If I buy a new one, it won't match the other 3 "weathered" fenders mounted nicely on the bow rail.

So does anyone know of a way to repair a slow leak in the valve? The folks at the local sporting goods and the MM folks had no suggestions. Does it seem like a good idea to try "fix a flat?" :smt017
I wouldn't do fix a flat as it is for rubber
I use Slime in mt ATV tires and it will seal almost anything
might be worth a try :huh:
 
Is it a Taylor fender? I know it still may not match (color), but you should be able to turn that in to your local store and get a new one. Free.
 
Is it a Taylor fender? I know it still may not match (color), but you should be able to turn that in to your local store and get a new one. Free.

Good suggestion. I had called West Marine and they suggested the same thing. Unfortunately it is not Taylor. Says "Rempel" on the side.
 
Gotcha. In that case, sure - try the Slime. Can't hurt. Worst case scenario, you're back to buying a new one. Can you get a hold of the manufacturer? Might be worth a few minutes on a phone to see if they'll do anything.
 
Gotcha. In that case, sure - try the Slime. Can't hurt. Worst case scenario, you're back to buying a new one. Can you get a hold of the manufacturer? Might be worth a few minutes on a phone to see if they'll do anything.

I looked them up. They don't seem to have a web site but I got phone number (662-494-1094). Its a manufacturer so no one answered when I called today. I'll try Monday.
 
Good luck, Jack.

By the way... are you in Haven Harbor or The Sailing Emporium? I know a few guys down there and usually cruise in there a couple times a summer.
 
Actually, we around the point up the Chester at a Marina called Lankford Bay. We are 6 minutes to Rock Hall by car. We go to the Shack frequently. We like it there because when guys on the Bay are restrained by some wind/chop, we are smooth and good to go. There are several great places to anchor for the day or the night that don't take a fortune in gas to get to. We're on the hook almost every weekend - look us up.
 
Gotcha. In that case, sure - try the Slime. Can't hurt. Worst case scenario, you're back to buying a new one.

Been reading some reviews of Slime. Sounds like good stuff, but... Everyone says you need to remove the insert from the valve stem to install the product. If it is too thick to go through the "needle" attachment, I won't be able to use it. Thoughts :smt017
 
Been reading some reviews of Slime. Sounds like good stuff, but... Everyone says you need to remove the insert from the valve stem to install the product. If it is too thick to go through the "needle" attachment, I won't be able to use it. Thoughts :smt017
with Slime you could nearly knife the side of it and this nasty stuff would seal it :wow:
 
This might be too simple a solution since you guys are trying to make this hard and messy. A slow leak usually means a little piece of trash is in the valve duckbill. Put low pressure air on the needle, spit on it and slowly insert it with air going thru it. If that won't clear it, then go buy 3 new Taylor fenders and enjoy your boat.
 
I'm not sure about the "slime" but fix-a-flat is very flammable! Don't hang a "potential bomb" on the side of your boat!......


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I didn't do any reading about the fix-a-flat stuff, but often times it's the propellant that is flammable. Once it is dispensed and dispersed, it would no longer be flammable.
 
I think the fix a flat will work better,its thinner in viscosity and will pressurize the fender at the same time.
 
Had nothing all that better to do today so I gave Slime a try. Can says "non-flamable." It seems to be working! I used the aerosol can because it has a threaded adaptor attached that fit nicely over the needle style attachment needed for the fender. Took most of the air out of the fender first then inflated with the Slime. Time will tell. No air leaking for now.
 

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