Probably, everyone at least once in his life faced a problem when a new ball, which is not even two days old, breaks through during the game. It is good if it is a Chinese fake, and it was inexpensive, although in this case it is not good. But what to do if you bought a leather, expensive ball or, even worse, an autographed gift. In such situations, it is better for the hero of the "celebration" to hide immediately. After all, men especially value such things. But do not forget that it is men who tend to repair such unplanned "breakdowns".
It is necessary
- - glue;
- - patch;
- - acetone;
- - fluffy brush;
- - scissors.
Instructions
Step 1
First you need to find the punctured place. This can be done with soapy water. Put 20 grams of water in a small glass, add 10 grams of shampoo or liquid soap there and stir well. After that, apply the solution to the area where the hole is supposed to be. After applying, lightly press on the ball, while bubbles from the soap solution will appear on the punctured place. Now you know exactly which point you need to glue.
Step 2
In order to properly glue the punctured place, it is best to release all the air from the ball, since otherwise you will be very uncomfortable, and also due to the constant flow of air, the glue may not adhere in all places.
Step 3
Choose a glue. The best option is products in small tubes, such as "Second" or "Super-glue". These options adhere perfectly to the entire surface, and they are also durable. The only drawback is that the treated surface becomes too hard and tough, after which the place of gluing for the second time does not lend itself to any gluing.
Step 4
Next, buy special patches. In stores, you may be offered two options. The first is already with glue applied, and the second is a patch to which the glue is attached. Most people think that the first option is the best, but it is not. It is, of course, simpler, but not more durable. The glue on these patches is not very good. But the second option allows you to independently choose high-quality glue.
Step 5
The most important point is the careful processing of the gluing site. The best way to do this is to use acetone. Apply this product to the cotton wool and carefully wipe the area where you will fix the glue with the patch. Otherwise, the glue may simply not adhere to the contaminated surface. If acetone was not at hand, then the surface can be cleaned with alcohol or another similar agent based on it. You can also clean the surface with a fluffy brush, rubbing the damaged area for a long time.
Step 6
The final point is the gluing itself. Cut off the excess from the patch so that there is 2 centimeters around the punched area around the perimeter. Next, apply glue to the patch and to the ball, and this must be done very quickly, because the glue does not allow you to delay. After application - press firmly on the sealed area, or place something heavy on it. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes. Then pump up the ball and start playing!
