Permatex 25247 Fabric Repair Kit, Single Unit, Gel

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I used this to repair a cigarette burn in a cloth vehicle seat. It worked well for this application and I am very pleased with the results. It took me about 20 minutes, including reading the instructions. The patch is visible and can be seen if you look for it, mostly because of the difference in texture. However, most people didn't notice it with just a casual glance and it looks significantly better than a burn hole. I believe results will vary based on the amount of effort and attention to detail you put into applying the patch. The kits contains several small containers with colored, powder-like fibers, a small piece of backing cloth, fabric glue, a plastic application stick, a sifting screen, and an empty mixing cup. The small containers are a little difficult to open because of their small size. The application stick is really flimsy and I would recommend using something like a popsicle stick for larger repairs. Otherwise I have no complaints. It is fairly easy to use the kit. Instructions are adequate. The only challenging part is mixing the fibers together to match the color of the fabric. There is a guide to get you close to the correct color, then you will need to use trial and error to tweak the color for an exact match. I was able to match the color almost perfectly after just a few tries.

Excelente producto, muy útil y fácil de aplicar. Lo recomiendo.

Works very well. Our hamster chewed a few holes in our new sofa... The hardest part was matching the color exactly (mine was charcoal). The repair is somewhat noticeable, but it did close the hole. If you are looking for a repair that is 100% unnoticeable, then you might want to get it done professionally. But for me this was good enough.

Used the Permatex Fabric Repair Kit to repair a chemical burn that was caused by a solvent coming in contact with car seat fabric. It left a divot in the seat and plasticized the fibers around the divot. Seats were light/medium gray so it was just a matter of mixing the black and white fabric fibers until I had a close match. The fabric glue is easy to apply, goes on white but dries clear. You use the included "spatula" to spread the glue, then you sprinkle the fabric fibers over the screen until you have the glue area covered fairly well. Don't be afraid to use a generous amount of fabric fibers, whatever doesn't stick to the glue scrapes right off fairly evenly using your finger or the spatula. Just a tip for the color matching - it's very tricky to get an exact match. It's better to apply a shade slightly lighter than the color of the fabric, if you go too dark it's more noticeable and looks like a stain. You can apply more than one coat if the color shade is too far off. Simply add more darkening fibers to the mix and try another coat using the glue. This stuff works very well for minor fabric repairs and hides the damage quite well. It doesn't quite measure up to a professional job, but it's about 10x less expensive to repair fabric using this kit vs. hiring a professional, and the end result should look semi-professional if you take your time and put some effort into the color match. It's not even necessary to use the included mesh screen if you sprinkle the fibers and rub them in gently using slight finger pressure. This fabric repair kit could also be used to repair minor damage to clothing or low-nap carpeting. Overall, great product, great price, would recommend to anyone looking to repair minor holes, abrasions, or burns in car seat upholstery.