Airstop Vinyl Repair Adhesive Sealant for PVC and Inflatable Repairs – Durable Waterproof Fix for Patches, Leaks, and Seals – Ideal for Boats, Air Mattresses, and Camping Gear

Forget purchasing other repair or vinyl patch kits. This stuff works wonders! I have a fairly expensive queen airbed that was accidentally damaged by one of our guests. The damage seemed irrepairable because there were several long slid of tears on the surface of the air bed. Each tears were 4-5 inches long! Not only so, but the inside of the airbed is just vinyl, but the top surface is made of a layer of soft furry material (kind of like velvet). So I was worried that any repair liquid/patch kit would not mend this material since it's not a direct contact with vinyl. I bought this to give it a try, hoping it can save my airbed from being tossed to the trash can, and I'm so glad I did! This stuff really works! I followed the instructions somewhat, applying a layer every few minutes with a fan blowing in the room for ventilation (this stuff smells pretty toxic when you open it up). The instructions said for large repairs, use a patch of vinyl. However, I didn't have any. So I took a risk and tried to repair the long tear with direct application with this stuff. Since the tear was so large, I used binding clips to hold the two sides of the tear together and apply the first 3 layers, with 5-10 mins. drying time between each application. Afterwards, I applied few more layers, again with 5-10mins of dry time between each application. Then I left it to dry over night. The next day was the moment of truth. I pumped the air bed to ~70% just to test first the durability of the repair. It held on perfectly! So I pumped the air bed to ~90%, stretching the entire air bed to be pretty firm. No leak! No pop! About a week later was the real test. I had a few guests stay over, and two of them slept on this bed for several nights in a row! No issues! There have since been at least 6 guests on several occasions who have slept on this bed after the repair, and no leak so far! You can see the attached images of the repair that I did (images shown with air bed fully inflated). I repaired 3 long slid of tears total. You can see the crack right through between the tear, however this Airstop material hardened itself to completely cover over the entire damaged area. With each coating, after it dries, the liquid hardens and bonds with the vinyl. So the more coating applied, the harder the seal. From the images, I applied 5-6 coatings on the large tears, and about 3 coatings on the smaller tears.. Since it worked so well even on non-direct contact with a vinyl surface, I am sure this stuff will work well with most, if not all vinyl inflatable objects! I highly recommend this product over all other brands and forms of inflatable repair kits! CAUTION: - Use this only in a well ventilated area. This stuff smells really toxic upon opening the cap. - Be careful not to get it on your skin or eyes. This stuff may burn you!

I bought a queen-size Intex airbed several years ago that I used for a few months at the time and which developed a slow leak during that short span. I recently needed to start using it again, and the leak was making it a pain to sleep on, waking up several times during the night either on the floor or cradled in it as it worked its way there and having to flip the switch to air it back up, then going back to sleep only to repeat the process every couple hours or so. I got a different patch kit, the only one I could find locally, and some Gorilla repair tape (the clear type and the thick, black type) and tried using all three in combination, which was expensive, looked terrible, was messy, and didn't work at all. Perhaps it would have worked against plain vinyl, but the leak was on the side of the mattress, and the sides and top are all flocked. It was also in a seam, making it a lot harder. So I ordered a few different things from Amazon and, once they arrived, decided to try this one first, since it's the cheapest. I tried to roughen up the flocking a bit, but frankly didn't do much, and then I wiped the area with alcohol. I partially deflated the bed (you're supposed to wait until it dries before inflating, but it was easier to work on with it partially inflated and it's not like there's a lot of pressure at that point, though on one repair I actually saw it bubbling a bit from it, but it wasn't an issue). I did 5-7 layers, applying then smoothing out with my gloved* finger and waiting 15-20 minutes between coats (more than what's suggested, but I wanted to be sure, and it was still a bit tacky at only several minutes at least once). Some layers I did a light coat, some I did a thicker one, and I tried to go out a little farther each time, to cover more surrounding area and allow each coat to get a grip on the flocking as well. Probably overboard in every respect, but why not. Better to do that than the bare minimum and have it not work. After patching the hole, I aired it up and slept on it, and it did much better, though still lost some air. I searched and found another hole, patched it the same, slept on it, then searched and found another, patched it, and since then have been sleeping on it for a few weeks without having to add any more air. All three patches are holding great, and the bed is finally usable again. I honestly had my doubts considering the cost, not to mention that simply using a liquid sealant without any actual patches would work, but I'm extremely impressed. All that said, between me and the couple latex toppers I have on the bed, it's probably holding a bit less than 200 pounds, and I'm easy on it, so I can't speak to how well the patches would hold up to more weight or "aggressive use." But frankly, considering the low quality of Intex products, I'd expect the bed to spring a new leak before these patches give. *As indicated on the tube and packaging, this product is toxic. I tried to stand back as much as I could and breathe very little while applying it, because the smell is extremely noxious, and I used gloves to not only spread it over the holes, but to handle the tube, especially the cap, which got quite messy as I went. And as soon as it was applied, I moved away from it. So keep that in mind and make sure you have gloves, saran wrap, a plastic bag, or similar on hand. You do NOT want to get this stuff on you. I imagine it would be as fun as superglue, though less healthy.

Anyone who has an air mattress knows that feeling when you have a small leak and have the choice: throw it way or try to fix it. Well in the air mattress I had for my kids I found the leak and figured I would give this a try. Standard cleaning the area, get it nice and dry, apply this sealant, let it harden overnight and it worked perfectly. I was pleasantly surprised as I had already planned I would have to buy another air mattress. The kids use this air mattress likely ~ once per month and it's held for nearly a year. So overall a simple to use repair that has worked great.

What is rare about this product? It is a miracle fix-it product that actually works much better than expected. Oddly enough, Coghlan's does not promote it with any outrageous claims, which they should, because it is that good. I bought a Simmons BeautyRest air mattress bed which developed a leak in the seam around the blow up valve after a couple of weeks of use. I was told this could not be patched and to send it back. Since this appeared to be a design flaw that would recur on the replacement, I decided to see if I could deal with it. When I searched for possible products to fix the air bed, I found Coghlan's 8880 Airstop, Coghlan's 8880 Airstop is easy to use, it has an applicator attached to the inside of the lid (you will never lose it), which is handy, but I needed to get the product into the vinyl seam around the round valve and the applicator did not seem to be the right tool for that job. Instead, I used a large kitchen hypodermic needle type device called a "flavor injector" (don't tell my wife), designed to inject marinade into meat. The flavor/8880 Airstop injector worked exceptionally well for this repair, at the cost of one of the injector needles (clogged when I tried to clean it), but the rest of the flavor injector cleaned completely. After injecting Coghlan's 8880 Airstop around the valve and inspecting to making sure it was where it needed to be, I stood it on end to allow it to dry, which it does in just a few minutes. The repair worked exceptionally well, the air bed now holds air, does not leak at all. Upon inspection, the repair looks like it is as permanent as it can get. A little did drip down the side of the mattress, which I missed until it had dried. When I examined the drip, it actually appeared to have somehow become a part of the mattress, as if it were not a drip of a foreign substance but actually part of the beds material. Whatever chemical process occurs between Coghlan's 8880 Airstop and PVC is permanent. I bought 2 bottles, thinking I may need more for the repair, I used less than half of the first bottle (or so it appears to my eye). Almost can't wait for another fix to use this on to see if it is this good with everything.

Coghlan's 8880 Airstop Sealant has proven to be an absolute lifesaver during my outdoor adventures. This versatile and reliable sealant has quickly become a must-have in my camping and hiking gear. The formula is incredibly effective at patching up leaks and sealing punctures in various outdoor equipment, including air mattresses, inflatables, and even tents. Its quick-drying properties ensure that repairs are made efficiently, allowing me to get back to enjoying my outdoor activities without any delays. I appreciate its long-lasting durability, as it maintains its seal even in harsh weather conditions. The compact size of the tube makes it convenient to carry in my backpack, ensuring that I'm always prepared for any unexpected mishaps. Coghlan's 8880 Airstop Sealant has truly earned my trust as a reliable and essential tool for maintaining the integrity of my outdoor gear.

UPDATE: 3/5/2014 My glue completely dried out during winter months and I stored it indoor too. I'll just buy another one. Finally a product that can seal torn seam perfectly. I used it to fix at least 3 kiddie pools and there are half bottle left for future use. If you are one of many parents tired of broken inflatable pools and have to buy new one every year, it's time to give this product a try! I saved up a few broken kiddie pool and it's time to fix them! 1) Intex 117-by-76-by-53-Inch Rainbow Ring Pool Play Center has a big tear on the seam. The tear is about 1 inch long. It seems like the vinyl just separated from the bottom piece at the seam area. before we could try the slide out with water! Instruction says for larger fix you need a piece of vinyl to patch it up, and then put Airstop around the seam of the patch. Instead of that I decided to use Intex Vinyl Cement to glue the top piece pack to the bottom piece (the seam). Vinyl cement works better if you try to glue vinyl on vinyl. Airstop doesn't work as good for this reason. Once that was done I put Airstop all around and over the seam area. I put 3-4 layers of Air stop, making sure I waited 15 minutes and longer on each application. The result? Amazing! I inflated the slide 24 hours later and it's holding in air. 2)We have another inflatable slide Intex 117-by-76-by-53-Inch Rainbow Ring Pool Play Center same style as the previous one but this one has two holes on the waterslide's seams. They are about 1/4 inch. After cleaning the area with rubbing alcohol, I applied 6 layers of Air stop. Again, make sure each layer dries up before putting on new application. It worked! Airstop definitely lives up to it's name. We tried the waterslide with water and it's holding in air well. Hopefully it stays that way. 3) I took out another busted up kiddie pool that has 9 or more holes. Just for fun I used Airstop to seal around the Intex Vinyl Cement and Vinyl Patch I used earlier. This makes sure no more air leaks around the vinyl patch. I wish I bought Airstop before I tried to patch the holes with vinyl patch. Airstop is way easier to use and dries up nice and clear. The Intex vinyl patch is so ugly, and this kiddie pool has bandages all over it. 4) The bottom of our Banzai Spray 'n Splash Giraffe Pool has some tiny pin holes because we laid it on the concrete. A few brush of Airstop and the holes are now patched. 5) I attempted to use Airstop as a glue to glue two shiny vinyl together. It didn't work. The two layers just peel off. For this job, vinyl cement is still the best Other comment: It smells just like vinyl tube cement. I hold my breathe when I use it. The smell disappear very quickly. It's a liquid and dribs easily, so make sure you hold the bottle near the area you need to brush it on. It doesn't dry up as fast as vinyl paste cement during use so you have a extra seconds to do the application. It has a plastic brush (plastic flat surface) Once patched, the inflatable's blow tube smells like Airstop. Hopefully it will go away as I hate to blow into the inflatable where the gas is still there. It dries up clear and barely noticeable. Great product!

I have an Eddie Bauer air mattress that I purchased about 1.5 years ago. It's mainly used as an extra mattress for family sleepovers in the home. It was not holding air and I discovered a pin hole puncture on the side seam. Luckily, I researched patch kits on Amazon before I listened to family and tossed it. Lone behold, I discovered Coghan's Air Stop having many reviews, so I read the reviews and thought I'd give it a try. I followed the instructions, but I put on an extra 2 applications just to be sure it was coated well. I reinflated the air mattress, had company over and they slept on it for 2 nights. It held up just great! It's definitely worth trying before you think you have to throw out your air mattress and get a new one. I found the odor of this product to be strong...kind of like a strong nail polish remover. If I use it again indoors, then I will crack open a window or use a mask to prevent inhaling the fumes from the product, but other than that, it worked great!! I'm glad I discovered it when I did. :)

I had a split or 2, in my expensive air mattress ( will not throw that queen size away ). I was looking for a glue, or something to seal the split. I found this, checked the reviews. I purchased anyway, & it worked. I applied it to the split, once. Then I applied it 5, minutes later. I left the air mattress flat over night. I woke up blew the air mattress up. I checked where the 2 splits were, they looked sealed. I got on the mattress, layed on it, moved around on it, fell asleep on it, lol. I woke, & i was still up in the air. It definitely works, it’s easy to apply, the durability is AMAZING, & it’s a great price ☺️

Very strong glue! Help me fix my bosuball that had a little hole. Definetly recommend.

It worked for us every time. We made sure to follow the instructions precisely. I would recommend.

Da die Kinderluftmatratze und ein Schwimmärmel jeweils an einer Nahtstelle ein Loch hatten war ich auf der Suche nach einer einfachen Möglichkeit der Reparatur und bin auf dieses Produkt gestoßen. Die Verarbeitung ist relativ einfach, man benötigt allerdings schon etwas Zeit, da die Flüssigkeit mehrfach aufgetragen werden muss. Nach Abschluss der Behandlung ist das Loch aber dann sicher und dauerhaft verschlossen. Für kleine Reparaturen ist dieses Produkt sehr zu empfehlen.

Era escéptico con este tipo de pegamentos ya que ninguno se pegaba con fuerza y además había que poner un parche sobre lo dañado y para mi sorpresa, este pegamento solo se necesito colocar, frotándolo suavemente en el área dañada con secado de cada 5 minutos entre aplicación y aplicación y el resultado es buenísimo, sello la picadura del colchón y sello totalmente en cuestión de 30 minutos en que lo deje reposar, lo recomiendo ampliamente vale su precio por tan buen resultado del pegamento, si lo requiriera de nuevo lo volvería a comprar

Used on inflatable bed after my cat punctured it. Small holes, but the glue did the job