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Old 22 Dec 2010
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Apply rubber solution to patch area and allow to go tacky for about 30-60 seconds.

Wait untill its totally nontacky
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I'd also wait a minute or 5...
In this heat, its practically dry on contact !!

Maybe thats half the problem.............
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I remember from Grant's tyre changing seminar in Ripley that you don't inflate a patched tube for about 15 minutes until the glue has set properly.

This might be a factor on new patches but doesn't explain old ones separating.
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