Any Way to Fix Urethane Cowl?

[bigkidbiggertoys]

I have a Janty Panther cowl, one of the super comfortable stretchy ones. It has been sitting on a display shelf in a non smoking home for about two years, NOT in a bright, sunlit room. Well, I was playing with it tonight & when I removed it from the styrofoam head, a two inch chunk just popped off from the chin area, right into my hand. Is there any way to fix this & have an undetectable repair or is this thing basically garbage now? I think I paid about $300 & waited about 6 months for it. It is the only cowl that seemd to fit so I would really like to salvage it.

 

[Fizbin]

Best thing to do at this point is contact Janty about it and see what he can do for you. I've never made anything out of rubber, but I do know that it's pretty hard to fix once it has ripped... of course there may be a magical trick someone has devised that will repair it, but if there is, it isn't common knowledge.

Just my 2 cents

 

[Jawafive]

I believe that there is either a special glue that you can get for this kind of thing, or super glue. Good luck as I honestly don't think you'll see a replacement on it, especially not after 2 years.

 

[KidL]

I think the best way to patch urethane (especially a rip) is to reinforce it with another layer of urethane latex. There are a lot of substances that don't adhere to urethane, so be sure you get all your answers before taking action.

 

[Funky]

I think you can repair it, as been mentioned, using latex, but honestly I don't think you can fix it to the point that it won't be noticeable. What a shame.

 

[bigkidbiggertoys]

Well thanks for the replies. I'll contact smoothon & see if they have any advice. If I can't repair it then I guess I caould always trim it for a Batgirl cowl.

 

[Funky]

If you decide to go that route let me know. The girlfirend's been looking for a decent Batgirl cowl.

 

[Jawafive]

You can't fix urethane with latex. Those two do not mix at all. Your best bet is going to be a type of glue, or if possible, a urethane patch job. I don't think the latter will be possible though. Best of luck.

 

[jvasilatos]

If you decide to go that route let me know. The girlfirend's been looking for a decent Batgirl cowl.

Would her name be "Emma" or "crowe07"? lol...

 

[jvasilatos]

Well thanks for the replies. I'll contact smoothon & see if they have any advice. If I can't repair it then I guess I caould always trim it for a Batgirl cowl.

I had a silicone "flesh" cowl from DavidYR that tore in the nose, and he referred me to a Smooth-On product that miraculously, fixed the tear. Smooth-On has a great product line, I imagine Janty would be able to tell you what best to use or if he's not sure, DavidYR can answer what will help mend urethane and I'd bet it's a Smooth-On product.

Good luck!

JV

 

[Funky]

Would her name be "Emma" or "crowe07"? lol...

Yes...yes it is. And he's gonna be pissed when I tell him what you said!

 

[McBaine]

Was it ever confirmed what Smooth-on product works best to repair rips in urethane?

 

[Sylar79]

urebond II from smoothon should do the trick

 

[MalmeyStudios]

Super Glue Works as well!! Try LocTite or Krazy Glue!!

It will be noticable but it wont have a huge hole in any longer!