VP-1 Vulcanizing Patch Kit (Single)

I would like to thank you Amazon and Park Tool as I had to signal the fact my package was not delivered by the transporter despite it was mentioned the contrary on the site; thank you for having sent me another kit! I love it and it really worked on the two tires we had to fix. Very useful to have if you do not want to have to re-buy a tire just for a tiny hole: it is a must kit to have everywhere you ride with your bike. Moreover I think it is a great satisfaction to fix your bike yourself. In this kit you will find 6 patches of different diameter to fix different kind of leaks plus a tube of glue and a tiny, but useful sandpaper to make a good and clean job. everything is packed in a tiny box easy to transport with you as it fits the external pocket of a camel bag. Great and useful, a bikers must!!!!

I keep 3 brand new inner tubes in my house at all times, carry 1 spare tube in my saddle bag, but the security that these patches provide is unparalleled. Before my road bike handling at night was decent, I found myself rolling through debris and oversized NYC potholes. The first puncture I got was 2 blocks from my house when I was returning home (what luck!) and I quickly scampered home to patch it up with this kit. Here's what I did: 1) Rubbed the hole in my inner tube with isopropyl alcohol 2) Let it dry 3) Sanded the area around the puncture 4) Applied a thin layer adhesive 5) Waited until it was tacky (like applying a false eyelash, I've heard) 6) Applied the patch (leaving the plastic top layer on) 7) Reinstalled my inner tube and tire. This amazing little kit worked wonders a few days ago when a piece of metal got embedded in my tire and punctured the same tube again. Because of this little kit that fits so handily in my saddle bag, I was able to retain my inner tube and avoid using a new one, which saves me money in the long run. This kit is a must have! Please don't leave home without it!

I had two bicycle tubes that leaked. I patched them with an old patch kit and they leaked as soon as i blew them up. I removed the old patches and sealed them up with these. They are thick and stretchy and have worked so far on both tubes. Be sure to scratch the area with the sand-paper like sheet, included. Also, use a thin layer of glue and let it dry for a few minutes before applying the patch, as per the instructions. It's a small kit, but there are several different sizes included.It fits nicely in my saddle bag. I probably should have rated the product with 5 stars. The only reason I didn't was because I think there should be a few more patches included. I hope this helps you make a decision if you are considering this product. It's good and I would recommend it to a friend. I might even get another one if I use up all the patches.

I have some pretty bad roads in my area. So, I decided it was time to learn how to patch instead of buying a new tube every time I got a flat. So, I went with these and so far so good. Currently I have 5 patches on one tube and not one of them has given me a problem yet. Two of the patches are even almost touching (where I got a pinch flat on one side and thorn on the other, and then I have a third patch that forms like a Venn diagram with the other two patches (I don't know how that area has been so unlucky), and still the patches are holding well. It also seems to come with a good amount of glue, which I heard was a problem with some other kits. I would definitely recommend these. Just look up a video on how to patch and you'll be glad you did. I would of spent about $30 by now if I had bought a new tube each time I got a flat and these were $3 for 6 patches. As far as longevity, like I said, I have 5 on one tube, but the oldest patch Is probably about 7 weeks old, so, I will update if one ever fails in an unreasonable amount of time.

This kit is a life saver, and I have no complaints with it. It's compact and easy to use, comes with plenty of patches and more than enough glue, and it will dependably patch your tubes if applied correctly. I'll buy another kit when this one runs out. The inside of the case has some handy little instructions, but they're condensed, so watch the official Park Tool video if you're unsure how to use it. The only thing that could potentially be confusing is that the instructions only say to "peel off the backing" but each patch is actually sandwiched between a piece of cellophane-like material and a piece of foil-like material. After sanding and waiting for the glue to dry, what you want to do is peel off the foil piece but leave the clear piece on, then put the now naked side of the patch over the hole and apply pressure for a minute or two. Leave the clear piece there when reinstalling the tube; it won't hurt anything. The Park Tool video also includes this handy tip: mark the location of the hole with an X in chalk or marker or pen or something, because after you sand and apply the glue, it's going to be practically invisible.

These are old-school patch kits, where you sand the tube, spread the goo, wait for it to dry, then apply the patch. These patches will hold for YEARS. (The other day I took a tire off a bike and noticed that the 20 year old tube has 3 vulcanized patches on it from when I commuted in Chicago...) However, it's tough to justify carrying these because a spare tube costs the same or less, and the vulcanizing fluid is one-use. It *may* stay liquid for a few weeks or months after you first open it, but it may dry up quickly. It will certainly dry up within a year or so -- meaning your patch kit is useless at that point. This happened to us 2 weeks ago. Two of Three patch kits, the glue was dry, having been used previously. I even sealed the tubes afterward with cling wrap, but they still dried up. Luckily, the 3rd person's kit had a fresh glue container, or we'd have been hosed. This full patch kit *may* be lighter than a replacement tube, and about half the size, but the replacement tube is a quicker fix and a sure thing. I have carried these for years, but may go to the ultralight stick-on patches as an emergency fix (tiny box, work for an hour or so) and make sure there's a spare tube instead. One option to make these work more for you is to order bulk rubber fluid from a certain China-based retailer, where you can get many small tubes for a couple bucks. I've done that.

Works well and nice price.

There are people who don't believe in patching inner tubes. So they just change the tube when they get a flat. I do too, but I bring the punctured tube home, and patch it. One.. it tells me what kind of flat it was that caused the problem (there are different types that can shorten your ride, nice to know what's going on). Once I have three or maybe four patches in a tube, I toss it. Two.. it's just plain dumb to not repair tubes that went flat. If you know how to fix it, there is NOTHING wrong with a tube that has a few patches in it. If you know the trick of repairing a puncture, it makes a stronger area than the original. Three.. for about 50 cents you don't need to throw away a $4-6 inner tube. Four.. it takes about 7 or 8 minutes to patch a tube the right way. Most people put the glue on way too thick, and they don't let it dry first, before applying the patch. It's counter intuitive, but if you spread the vulcanizing glue on very thin, and allow it to dry, you get a patch that you can't pry off without a whole lot of effort.

I never experienced any issues with my tubes after using this patch

I wonder how long the glue will last before drying up? Time will tell.