How to repair a hole in my hot tub cover?

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How can I repair a hole in my hot tub cover? I put a hot ramen noodles cup on the hot tub, came back outside, and there was a hole that the cup of noodles had burned through the cover! How can I (inexpensively) repair it? PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



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  1. hantav1 says:
    May 22, 2009 at 3:49 pm

    If the foam is damaged there isn't a cheap and easy fix. If the vinyl is damaged then the fix is easy and cheap.

    Things you will need to repair the damaged vinyl:
    1. A can of waterproof vinyl glue suitable for patching vinyl. You can find this stuff at your local pool store. Its commonly used to patch holes in vinyl pools. It should cost no more then ~$20
    2. The same grade of material that your spa cover is made from, ideal the same colour. Typically, most spa covers are skinned with marine grade vinyl and your local pool store should help you with this again. Alternatively, an upholster should also help you with this. You will need enough material to cover the damaged area in order to make a patch plus a little bit bigger. So that means if you have a 2cm x 2cm damaged area make the patch bigger then the hole (like 3cm x 3cm). If your lucky they might give you some scraps for free.

    Cut the patch so that it has rounded corners. This will ensure that the edges won't uncurl and the patch comes off. Apply a liberal amount of glue to the underside of the patch and flatten it down. Allow the glue to dry for at least 24hrs.

    And BAM your done.

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