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Tear in black undercoating - repair help needed

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Topic: Tear in black undercoating - repair help needed

Posted By: D&H
Subject: Tear in black undercoating - repair help needed
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2020 at 12:59pm

I inspected our RPod this weekend after a trip and found a small tear in the black undercoating near the driver-side rear stabilizer jack. The tear is a few inches long and I am wondering what the best method would be to repair the tear? Has anyone had to repair this undercoating before?

Thanks for the help.

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2017 R-Pod 182G Hood River
2017 Tundra TRD Crew Max 5.7L V8

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Posted By: Capt Kidd
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2020 at 1:08pm

I would use black gorilla tape

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The Pirate's Pod

Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2020 at 1:12pm

I'd be inclined to try Eternabond roof sealant tape. That stuff is durable and waterproof. The glue is really sticky and stays so for longer than you'd probably own the trailer. The key to getting it to stick is having a clean surface, free of dirt, crud, and solvent or detergent residue.

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Never leave footprints behind.
Fred & Maria Kearney
Sonoma 167RB
Our Pod 172
2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost

Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2020 at 1:20pm

+1 on Eternabond !

Did my spoiler and along front bottom edge a year ago. Stuff is tough!

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2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6
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Posted By: D&H
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2020 at 2:23pm

Thanks all. I used some Gorilla brand waterproof patch & seal tape last year on a tarp for an outdoor skating rink. It worked great. It sounds like I can use the same product on the under side to seal the small tear. Next time I make it up to Anchorage I will look for eternabond at a few box stores.

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2017 R-Pod 182G Hood River
2017 Tundra TRD Crew Max 5.7L V8

Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2020 at 2:58pm

D&H, unless you live where there is no delivery, Amazon is a quick and easy choice for Eternabond products.

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Never leave footprints behind.
Fred & Maria Kearney
Sonoma 167RB
Our Pod 172
2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost

Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2020 at 3:03pm

I used Flex Seal, both the spray and the brush on. I went over whole bottom and filled every hole I could find. I have drilled holes in bottom and repaired damage in several places.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: D&H
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2020 at 3:50pm

@lostagain - Amazon does deliver to my home, but shipping times are severely delayed (2-3 weeks).

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2017 R-Pod 182G Hood River
2017 Tundra TRD Crew Max 5.7L V8