r/myog • u/tediousdroid • 3d ago
Help fixing peeling interior PU coating on Haglöfs Tight (Large) zipper flap?
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u/schinkenflip 3d ago
This is beyond repairability in my eyes.The coating is disintegrating, this can't be restored to previous condition.
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u/jwdjwdjwd 3d ago
It’s just the zipper flap. Brush off whatever is loose and let it be. It is not coming back to life. Maybe some seam tape or sew a light lining in there if you don’t like the look.
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u/Hopeful-Lobster3018 3d ago
Imo the bag is totally fine and still usable, it’s just the PU coating is done. PU doesn’t last forever and can even break down after a short time. I wash/brush off the coating, which takes a bit of work, but I continue to use bags for years. I have arcteyx bags from ‘08 that are still going, i had to do this long ago but still use them a ton
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u/DrBullwinkleMoose 3d ago
I see bits of truth in three other responses here:
* Yes, the PU has gone bad and you can’t truly restore it to original. However, as long as the fabric is still strong enough to hold your stuff, then…
* Clean with a brush.
* Silicone diluted with mineral spirits (or Permatex Silicone Windshield Sealant) should help to waterproof it.
* I wonder if FlexSeal spray would work? They don’t say what it really is inside the can, so it’s a guess, but it sounds easy to apply. No clue how well it might work.