Prepare Puncture Site for Patching
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Fix a flat tire the EASY WAY!
What happens here
First, the presenter cleans the area around the puncture with a rag to remove dirt and debris. He then uses a multi-tool's knife blade to carefully widen the existing hole in the tire sidewall, creating a suitable opening for the adhesive applicator. After applying a small amount of glue to the open hole, he uses a piece of sandpaper from the kit to lightly abrade the tire surface around the puncture, preparing it for the patch application.
Goal: The puncture site is cleaned, expanded, and sanded to ensure proper adhesion of the patch.
Tools and materials
- GlueTread Adhesive Applicator
- Multi-tool (with knife blade)
- Rag
- Sandpaper
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