I think an iron on patch used for repairing worn out knees on jeans etc would work nicely and not involve any sewing. On Thu, Jun 8, 2023 at 9:28 PM Dick Wong <sailingfc@dslextreme.com> wrote: > You can use 'hemming tape' to bond the patch around the hole. > > Is there a spare swatch of material 'inside' the cover somewhere? > > Good luck. > > -Dick W- > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "James Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> > To: "vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM" <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Thursday, June 8, 2023 7:42:17 PM > Subject: How to patch van cover! > > I’ve had a very nice bus depot van cover for several years now. I cut a > hole > I’m it to fit over the stub aerial. I wish I hadn’t. The hole has torn and > widened over time. I’ve ordered an aerial that retracts flush with the car > body. I want to patch the hole where the aerial > Came through the cover. Any recommendations as to what to patch it with? > Anyone have a piece of the original material? > > Jim > > > Sent from my iPhone > |
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