How to repair a cut in your classic mat
To Repair Cuts and Tears: Items you will need:
- Clean White Cloths
- Cardboard, Drop Cloth, or Newspaper to protect your floor)
- Masking Tape
- Rubber Gloves
- Two (2) Paint Brushes (1"-2" wide)
- Paint Stick for stirring paint
- Flat Head Scre Driver or Paint Can Opener
- Hammer or Mallot for Closing
- Mat Glue
- MPK Solvent
- Mat Paint
Follow all instructions and warning labels on paint, glue, and solvent cans. Clean out any debris located in the torn foam area of the mat.
- Clean Surface
Using a mild detergent and warm water, clean all areas surrounding the area needing repair.
Allow the area to dry completely before continuing the repair.
Make the mat repair in a well-ventilated room with good air circulation. Place your supplies, paint, and mat glue on cardboard or drop cloth to protect the floor and mat from potential spills.
2. Apply masking tape
Apply tape along the outer edge of the mat surface around the cut or tear. This will help to protect the mat surface from glue.
3. Lift or hold the section of torn foam. Use the paint brush and Mat Glue to apply the adhesive to all of the exposed foam areas . Allow the glue to dry for approximately
10 minutes. When the glue becomes “tacky,” carefully push the torn foam together.
4. Carefully, remove any masking tape that was used to protect the mat surface from excess glue. Place new masking tape across the repaired area to keep the tear in place or closed until the glue fully dries. Allow the Mat Glue to dry
Wait 24 Hours to Let Glue and Foam Dry
Paint Repaired Area
1. Remove any masking tape that was placed across the repair.
2. Open the vinyl paint can and mix thoroughly. Using rubber gloves and a clean white cloth, apply a small amount of the MPK solvent to a cloth.
3. Carefully wipe the mat surface area of repair with the solvent-dampened cloth. This will “activate” the existing vinyl paint surface and allow the new paint to better adhere to the existing paint.
NOTE: The area you wipe will feel “tacky” to the touch.
4. Thoroughly mix the paint. Apply an even coat of paint with a brush or roller. Mat vinyl paint has a limited working time. Work quickly before the paint dries. Apply one or two coats. Allow 15-30 minutes for paint to dry before applying additional coats.
5. Securely replace lids on any open cans of paint or solvent.
Note: Paint brushes can be cleaned using solvent MPK, MEK, paint thinner, mineral spirits, or acetone.
Wait 4-6 Hours Before Rolling the Mat and Storing. Vinyl paint must be completely dry before storing the mat.
The Same steps can be made for other damage.
1. Lift or hold the section of torn foam. Use the paint brush and Mat Glue to apply the adhesive to all of
the exposed foam area. Allow the glue to dry for approximately
10 minutes.
When the glue becomes “tacky”, carefully push the torn foam together. Carefully, remove any masking tape that was used to protect the mat surface from excess glue. Place masking tape across the repaired area to keep the tear in place or closed until the glue fully dries. Allow the Mat Glue to dry for 24 Hours
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