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1. Q DrsallLsS 4 TIPS amp TRICKS The Atlhoriney Telndoyy 4 1 Emergency repairs 44 4 2 3 Jib s breakage repair za 4 1 1 Mainsail emergency repair 44 4 2 4 Spinnaker s breakage repair 73 N D EX 4 1 2 Jib emergency repair batten 4 2 5 Spinnaker sail breakage repair 80 pockets z EO 4 2 6 Spinnaker s breakage repair 82 i 4 1 3 Jib emergency repair head 1 USER MANUAL DrSails 4 PPa 4 2 7 Windsurf sail repair tearing 86 point tear e Introduction O6 e FLEXIBLE o9 A E emergency repair 50 4 2 8 Windsurf sail repair overlap 90 e Description of DrSails features 07 e STRUCTURAL 10 aE an a r papa 52 4 2 9 Kitesurf s breakage repair tear 92 e FAST 08 e UNDERWATER 11 Ale Spinnakere emergency repair a 4 2 10 Kitesurf s floater repair 96 leech tear 4 2 11 Rib k ir tear 98 2 HANDLING DrSails Wire ea eee pala e 4 1 7 Windsurf sail emergency repair 4 2 12 Rib s breakage reapair 100 2 1 DrSails safety procedures 14 2 3 4 2 DS265 Procedure 27 tearing z T 4 2 13 Neoprene s repair tear 102 2 2 DrSails chemical composition 16 2 3 4 2 1 Procedure A 27 4 1 8 Windsurf sail emergency repair 4 2 14 Flat tire repair inner tube 104 2 2 1 Hardening process 16 2 3 4 2 2 Procedure B 27 overlap peel off z 4 2 15 Flat tire repair cover 106 2 2 2 High exothermic reaction 18 2 4 DrSails setup and cleaning 28 4 1 9 Kitesurf s emergency repair j i tear 4 3 Rigid bounding reparis 108 2 2 5
2. 5 1 The distance between the zigzag lines drawn should be between 1 and 3 cm 6 SPREAD DRSAILS UNIFORMLY THROUGHOUT THE OVERLAPPING AREA WITH THE HELP OFA SCRAPPER OR SIMILAR DEVICE 7 PLACE THE PATCH SYMMETRICAL TO THE BREAKAGE AND APPLY PRESSURE TO THE PATCH USING A SCRAPPER TO REMOVE THE EXTRA FLUID 7 1 Note extra product should always be kept on a paper tape 8 WAIT FOR 22 MINUTES 9 REPEAT STEPS 5 6 Y 7 FOR THE EXTERNAL OVERLAP 10 REINFORCE THE OVERLAP EDGES BY BONDING AUTOADHESIVE SAILCLOTH TISSUE AROUND THE OVERLAP S PERIMETER TO IMPROVE PEELING RESISTANCE 10 1 Peeling reinforce can also be done by applying a string of DrSails around the overlap s perimeter and then spreading the mixture with the help of a scrapper or similar device 11 WAIT 22 MINUTES AND THE SAILS IS READY 4 Tips amp Tricks Q Drsalls The Atlhoriney Telndoyy 4 2 FLEXIBLE BONDING REPAIRS 4 2 10 KITESURF S FLOATER REPAIR MICRO PORES FLOATER DESCRIPTION Example showing how to repair a pore on a coolant tank made of plastic REPAIR TYPE flexible bonding fortifying dry MATERIAL TYPE Latex MULTIPLE USES Sailboat sails windsurf kitesurf USED PRODUCTS DS10 RELATED PRODUCTS SM10 DS25 SM25 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Mainsail s emergency repair main leech Jib s emergency repair batten pockets Jib s emergency repair tear Spinnaker s emergency repair overla
3. REPAIR TYPE flexible bonding fortifying and emergency MATERIAL TYPE Nylon MULTIPLE USES Sailboat sails windsurf kitesurf USED PRODUCTS DS25 RELATED PRODUCTS SM10 DS25 SM25 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Mainsail s emergency repair main leech Jib s emergency repair batten pockets Jib s emergency repair tear Spinnaker s emergency repair tear Spinnaker s emergency repair overlap peel off Windsurf s emergency repair tear Windsurf s emergency repair overlap peel off Kitesurf s emergency repair tear Kitesurf s emergency repair tear 1 SPOT THE REPAIR AREA AND CLEAN UP 1 1 Spot the damaged overlapping area 1 2 If viable clean up with acetone and a cloth piece 2 OVERLAPPING MATERIAL SETUP PATCH 2 1 How to define the overlapping area two sides patches external and internal 2 1 1 External patch width Based on the sail type Il Strong winds Allow 4 mm for each overlapping cm in relation to the breakage s symmetry axis Ill Moderate winds Allow 2mm for each overlapping cm in relation to the breakage s symmetry axis IV Light winds Omm 2 1 2 External patch length Allow the breakage s length plus 5 cm on each side 2 1 5 Internal patch width Same as the external 2 1 4 Internal patch length Same as the external 2 1 Patch preparation external and internal 2 2 1 Draw the outline over the internal overlap 2 2 2 Cut the inte
4. Jib s emergency repair batten pockets Jib s emergency repair head tear Spinnaker s emergency repair tear Spinnaker s emergency repair overlap peel off Spinnaker s emergency repair leech tear overlap peel off Kitesurf s emergency repair tear a SPOT THE AREA TO BE REPAIRED 1 1 Spot the damaged area 1 2 If viable clean up using acetone and a cloth piece 2 DS265 PREPARATION DRSAILS 265ML 2 a Remove the cap and level off the components 2 c Apply DrSails in zigzag on the overlap 3 APPLY DRSAILS IN ZIG ZAG ON THE OVERLAP PATCH 3 1 It is recommended to apply DrSails along the perimeter 4 SPREAD DRSAILS UNIFORMLY ON THE PATCH BY USING A SCRAPPER OR SIMILAR DEVICE 5 STICK THE OVERLAP TO THE SAIL 6 APPLY PRESSURE USING A SCRAPPER OR SIMILAR DEVICE 7 REINFORCE THE OVERLAP EDGES BY APPLYING A LINE OF DRSAILS AROUND THE OVERLAP S PERIMETER TO IMPROVE PEELING RESISTANCE SPREAD THE MIXTURE WITH THE HELP OF A SCRAPPER OR SIMILAR DEVICE 8 WAIT 22 MINUTES AND HOIST THE MAINSAIL 4 Tips amp Tricks Q Drsalls The Adoriney Telrndogy 4 1 EMERGENCY REPAIRS 4 1 2 JIB S EMERGENCY REPAIR BATTEN POCKETS DESCRIPTION How to repair the batten pockets of a Mylar s Kevlar fiber laminated Jib s sail damaged because of the batten s pointer REPAIR TYPE flexible bonding fortifying and emergency MATERIAL TYPE Mylar Kevlar
5. MULTIPLE USES Sailboat sails windsurf kitesurf USED PRODUCTS DS25 RELATED PRODUCTS SM25 DS10 SM10 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Mainsail s emergency repair main leech Jib s emergency repair head tear Spinnaker s emergency repair tear Spinnaker s emergency repair overlap peel off Spinnaker s emergency repair leech tear Windsurf s emergency re pair tear Windsurf s emergency repair overlap peel off Kitesurf s emergency repair tear Kitesurf s emergency repair tear 1 SPOT AND CLEAN UP THE AREA TO BE REPAIRED 1 1 Spot the damaged area 1 2 If viable clean up using acetone and a cloth piece 2 DS25 PREPARATION DRSAILS 25ML remove the PLS Afr Yig L A Ke i 0 mA FTA EE i E No N EEEE EA Hl EEEE AER oN i and laval nf N P alla ICvel QO b a ees nee ar F marr i j C Gt 3 APPLY DRSAILS IN ZIGZAG ON THE OVERLAP 3 1 A distance of 1cm to 3cm between the zigzag lines is recommended 4 STICK THE OVERLAP TO THE SAIL AND APPLY PRESSURE USING A SCRAPPER OR SIMILAR DEVICE 4 1 The excess fluid should be left on the paper tape 5 REINFORCE THE OVERLAP EDGES BY APPLYING A STRING OF DRSAILS AROUND THE OVERLAP S PERIMETER TO IMPROVE PEELING RESISTANCE SPREAD THE MIXTURE WITH THE HELP OF A SCRAPPER OR SIMILAR DEVICE 6 WAIT 22 MINUTES AND HOIST THE MAINSAIL 4 Tips amp Tricks Q Drsalls The Adoriney Tein
6. 10ML RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Neoprene tear Neoprene breakage Rib s breakage repair micro pores 5 APPLY DRSAILS IN ZIGZAG 1 CLEAN UP THE REPAIR AREA USING THROUGHOUT THE OVERLAP ACETONE AND A CLOTH PIECE 5 1 A distance of 1cm to 3cm between the 1 1 Sand using sandpaper n 80 zigzag lines is recommended 1 2 Clean the area with acetone andarag 6 SPREAD DRSAILS UNIFORMLY THROUGHOUT THE PATCH CLEAN UP THE EXCESS FLUID USING ACETONE AND A CLOTH PIECE 7 APPLY PRESSURE TO IT FOR 5 TO 8 MINUTES 8 TO IMPROVE PEELING RESISTANCE APPLY DRSAILS ON THE OVERLAPPING BORDERS FORMING A STRING 9 WAIT FOR 22 MINUTES 4 Tips amp Tricks Q Drsalls The Atloriney Telndeyy 4 2 FLEXIBLE BONDING REPAIRS 4 2 12 RIB S BREAKAGE REPAIR MICRO PORES DESCRIPTION Example showing how to repair a rib s tube micro pore REPAIR TYPE Flexible fortifying dry MATERIAL TYPE Rubber MULTIPLE USES powerboat dinghy pneumatic ski USED PRODUCTS DS10 RELATED PRODUCTS SM10 DS25 SM25 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Neoprene tear Neoprene breakage Rib s breakage repair tear 1 IDENTIFY THE REPAIR AREA 1 1 Apply soap and water on the repair area 1 2 Grab a pump to inflate the bike s inner tube and spot the micro pores through the valve 2 DEFLATE THE TUBE 5 CLEAR THE REPAIR AREA 3 1 Sand using sandpaper n 80 3 2 Clean up the dirt using a cloth piece 4 DS10 P
7. 4 a Remove the cap and level off the components i O porsas The distance between the zigzag lines drawn should be between 1 and 3 cm 8 1 Peeling reinforce can also be done by applying a string of DrSails around the patch s perimeter and then spreading the mixture with the help of a scrapper or similar device 4 Tips amp Tricks C Drsalls The Adlroriney Telrndegy 4 2 FLEXIBLE BONDING REPAIRS 4 2 4 SPINNAKER S BREAKAGE REPAIR TEAR DESCRIPTION Example showing how to repair a tearing on a white spinnaker sail weighing between 0 5 and 0 75 ounces REPAIR TYPE flexible bonding fortifying dry MATERIAL TYPE Nylon MULTIPLE USES Sailboat sails windsurf kitesurf USED PRODUCTS DS25 RELATED PRODUCTS SM10 DS10 SM25 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Mainsail s emergency repair main leech Jib s emergency repair batten pockets Jib s emergency repair tear 1 SPOT THE AREA TO BE REPAIRED AND CLEAN IT UP 1 1 Spot the damaged area 1 2 Clean up using acetone and a cloth piece 1 3 Clear area to be repaired 2 OVERLAPPING MATERIAL SETUP PATCHES 2 1 Guideline to determine the overlapping area 2 1 1 External patch width Allow 5cm margin on each side of the overlap 2 1 2 External patch length Allow the breakage s length plus 5 cm on each side 2 1 5 Internal patch width Same as the external 2 1 4 Int
8. PEELING RESISTANCE 6 1 Peeling reinforce can also be done by applying a string of DrSails around the overlap s perimeter and then spreading the mixture with the help of a scrapper or similar device 7 WAIT FOR 22 MINUTES AND CHECK RESULTS 4 Tips amp Tricks Q brsalls The Adroriney Telrndogy 4 2 FLEXIBLE BONDING REPAIRS 4 2 6 SPINNAKER S BREAKAGE REPAIR LEECH TEAR DESCRIPTION Example showing how to repair the leech of a white spinnaker weighing between 0 5 and 0 75 ounces REPAIR TYPE flexible bonding fortifying dry MATERIAL TYPE Nylon MULTIPLE USES Sailboat sails windsurf kitesurf USED PRODUCTS DS25 RELATED PRODUCTS SM10 DS10 SM25 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Mainsail s emergency repair main leech Jib s emergency repair batten pockets Jib s emergency repair tear Spinnaker s emergency repair tear Spinnaker s emergency repair overlap peel off Windsurf s emergency repair tear Windsurf s emergency repair overlap peel off Kitesurf s breakage repair tear 1 SPOT THE REPAIR AREA AND CLEAN UP 1 1 Spot the damaged overlapping area 1 2 Clean up with acetone and a cloth piece 1 3 Cut off the frayed threads 2 OVERLAPPING MATERIAL SETUP PATCHES 2 1 How to define the overlapping area 2 1 1 External overlap width 2 1 1 1 Based on the sail type I Strong winds Allow 4 mm for each overlapping cm in relation to the breakag
9. a cloth and acetone DrSails adhesive properties with this material are as follows SINGLE OVERLAP ISO 11003 2 2001 N MM2 KG CM2 PSI Stainless Steel AISI 304 8 2 82 0 1189 3 7 NON ANODIZED ALUMINU As with any metal material remove dust or oily layers from the surface using acetone and a cloth piece Sand with heavy paper 80 is also advised Remove dust with acetone and acloth piece DrSails adhesive properties with this material are as follows SINGLE OVERLAP ISO 11003 2 2001 N MM2 KG CM2 PSI Stainless Steel AISI 304 8 2 82 0 1189 3 A ANODIZED ALUMINUM Remove dust or oily layers from the surface using acetone and a cloth piece DrSails adhesive properties with this material are as follows SINGLE OVERLAP ISO 11003 2 2001 N MM2 KG CM2 PSI Stainless Steel AISI 304 8 2 82 0 1189 3 IL COPPER DrSails adhesive properties drop to mid low range with copper thus an initial surface cleanup with a cloth and acetone is recommended After that the surface can be treated with an abrasive product such as sulfuric acid or similar The mechanical properties of DrSails with this material are as follows SINGLE OVERLAP ISO 11003 2 2001 N MM2 KG CM2 PSI Stainless Steel AISI 304 8 2 82 0 1189 3 3 DrSails mechanical properties Q Drsalls The Atloriney Tedhmdetyy 3 1 DrSails COMPATIBLE MATERIALS ball RFG GLASS Sand the surface layer with heavy paper 500 and remove dust with a
10. on the tank s surface 1 3 Clean the area with acetone and a rag 4 Tips amp Tricks Q Drsalls The Arariweg Tedhmdotry 4 1 EMERGENCY REPAIRS 4 1 13 NEOPRENE S EMERGENCY REPAIR TEARING REPAIR DESCRIPTION Example showing how to repair a torn neoprene type 3 4 REPAIR TYPE flexible bonding sealing fortifying emergency MATERIAL TYPE Neoprene MULTIPLE USES Surf diving powerboat dinghy wind surf kitesurfing kayak USED PRODUCTS DS10 RELATED PRODUCTS SM10 DS25 SM25 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Neoprene tear Neoprene breakage 1 IF NEEDED PREPARE THE OVERLAP 2 DS10 PREPARATION DRSAILS 10ML 3 APPLY DRSAILS IN ZIGZAG THROUGHOUT THE OVERLAP 3 1 A distance of 1cm to 3cm between the zigzag lines is recommended 4 SPREAD DRSAILS UNIFORMLY THROUGHOUT THE PATCH 5 STRETCH THE NEOPRENE REGULAR BENDING BOND THE FABRICS TOGETHER AND APPLY PRESSURE TO IT FOR 5 TO 8 MINUTES 6 TO IMPROVE PEELING RESISTANCE APPLY DRSAILS ON THE OVERLAPPING BORDERS FORMING A STRING 6 1 Due to neoprene s high porosity using a mix of DrSails and DrSails Filler is recommended to avoid soaking the neoprene 7 WAIT FOR 30MIN TO REACH 80 OF DRSAILS MECHANICAL PROPERTIES 4 Tips amp Tricks Q Drsalls The Arariweg Tedhmdotry 4 2 FLEXIBLE BONDING REPAIRS 4 2 1 MAINSAIL S BREAKAGE REPAIR OVERLAP PEEL OFF DESCRIPTION How to repair the Mains
11. patch 2 2 2 Cut the patch and round the corners 3 DS25 PREPARATION DRSAILS 25ML 4 APPLY DRSAILS IN ZIGZAG ON THE PATCH 4 1 The distance between the zigzag lines drawn should be between 1 and 3 cm 5 SPREAD DRSAILS UNIFORMLY ON THE PATCH BY USING A SCRAPPER OR SIMILAR DEVICE 6 PLACE THE PATCH AND APPLY PRESSURE WITH A SCRAPPER 7 WAIT 22 MINUTES AND HOIST THE MAINSAIL 4 Tips amp Tricks Q Drsalls The Adoriney Telrndogy 4 1 EMERGENCY REPAIRS 41 4 SPINNAKER S EMERGENCY REPAIR TEAR DESCRIPTION Example showing how to repair a tearing on a white spinnaker sail weighing between 0 5 and 0 75 ounces REPAIR TYPE flexible bonding fortifying and emergency MATERIAL TYPE Nylon MULTIPLE USES Sailboat sails windsurf kitesurf RELATED PRODUCTS DS25 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS SM10 DS25 SM25 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Mainsail s emergency repair main leech Jib s emergency repair batten pockets Jib s emergency repair tear Spinnaker s emergency repair overlap peel off Spinnaker s emergency repair leech tear Windsurf s emergency repair tear Windsurf s emergency repair overlap peel off Kitesurf s emergency repair tear Kitesurf s emergency repair tear 1 SPOT THE AREA TO BE REPAIRED AND CLEAN IT UP 1 1 Spot the damaged area 1 2 If viable clean up using acetone and a cloth piece 2 OVERLAPPING MATERIAL SETUP PATCH 2 1
12. the corners 2 2 5 Repeat the same procedure for the external patch 3 PASTE TAPE AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE DAMAGE AREA 3 1 Leave a gap of 5 mm approximately between the overlap s edge and the tape 4 DS265 PREPARATION DRSAILS 265ML 4 c Insert the cartridge in the caulking gun 5 APPLY DRSAILS IN ZIGZAG ON THE PATCH 5 1 A distance of 1cm to 3cm between the Zigzag lines is recommended 6 PLACE THE PATCH SYMMETRICAL TO THE BREAKAGE AND APPLY PRESSURE TO THE PATCH USING A SCRAPPER TO REMOVE THE EXTRA PRODUCT Note The excess product should be left on the paper tape 7 WAIT FOR 22 MINUTES 8 REPEAT STEPS 7 8 AND 9 FOR THE EXTERNAL PATCH 9 REINFORCE THE OVERLAP EDGES BY BONDING AUTOADHESIVE SAILCLOTH TISSUE AROUND THE OVERLAP S PERIMETER TO IMPROVE PEELING RESIS 9 1 Peeling reinforce can also be done by applying a string of DrSails around the overlap s perimeter and then spreading the mixture with the help of a scrapper or similar device 10 WAIT FOR 22 MINUTES AND CHECK RESULTS 4 Tips amp Tricks Q Drsalls The Arariweg Tedhmdotry 4 2 FLEXIBLE BONDING REPAIRS 4 2 2 JIB S BREAKAGE REPAIR BATTEN POCKETS DESCRIPTION How to repair the batten pockets of a Mylar s Kevlar fiber laminated Jib s sail damaged because of the batten s pointer REPAIR TYPE flexible bonding fortifying dry MATERIAL TYPE MYLAR KEVLAR MULTIPLE USES Sail
13. you wear contact lens take them off if able to do so Keep rinsing with water 10 If eye irritation persists visit a physician CLEANING PROCEDURES AND WASTE TREATMENT Keep spills under control with sand clay or any other inert absorbing materials Clean up with the help of a scoop and then use absorbing towels Do not use sandpaper or any other type to absorb DrSails components Do not leave any of the components before mixing on a paper surface as that could trigger a spontaneous combustion Clean up the resin or epoxy solidified or not using a solvent product such as acetone xylene or methanol For the stiffener use a sponge rinsed with water and soap Discard or recycle DrSails components and packaging in compliance with local regulations Avoid discarding the resin or the stiffener while in liquid condition Instead mix it and wait until it hardens and turns into a solid inert and safe mixture WARNING In case a large quantity of DrSails is used the hardening process could trigger a violent exothermic reaction leading to a spontaneous burning releasing dangerous gas and steams as a result 2 Handling DrSails Q DrsallsS The Atlhoriney Telndoyy 2 2 DrSails CHEMICAL COMPOSITION 2 2 1 HARDENING PROCESS The epoxy hardening process duration changes depending on the outside temperature The following graphic shows the correlation between the hardening process duration an
14. 2 7 Remove the mixing nozzle from the syringe head throw it away and replace the cap as shown in figure 2 RECOMENDATIONS You should use the mixing nozzles every time you use DrSails The nozzle is single use It is recommended that you make sure the mixture is uniform at all times no bubbles and a pink white colour If not mix the product by hand until the mixture is uniform DrSails should be closed with the cap after each use and preferably stored upright DrSails can attach materials such as rubber leather wood metal plastic except polypropylene polyethylene Teflon 1 Determine total surface to be bonded 1 1 Box length x width 1 2 Triangle base x height 2 1 3 Cylinder body 2x pix RxL 2 Determine the mechanical effort Areas calculation i ERE L1 Square Rectangle A L1 L2 A B H B1 tH B2 Tapeze Irregular A B1 B2 h polygon A T1 T2 2 3 3 QUANTIFYING DRSAILS AMOUNT TO BE USED 1 Conversion mm2 to ml DrSails 1 1 DrSails recommended thicknesses below 0 5mm 1 2 See the table in section 3 3 to determine the required thickness a Triangle Triangle Rectangle A B H 2 A B H 2 Circle Elipse Aa A rl r2 2 Handling DrSails Q Drsalls The Atlhoriney Telndoyy 2 3 DrSails HANDLING PROCEDURES 2 5 4 OPTIMIZING DrSails DOSES DrSails packaging quality protocols ensure that the three available formats 10 25 and 265 ml ha
15. CED BY APPLYING AN ADDITIONAL STRING OF DRSAILS THROUGHOUT THE OVERLAP PERIMETER 9 WAIT 22 MINUTES AND START SAILING AGAIN 4 Tips amp Tricks Q Drsalls The Adoriney Tedhmdotry 4 1 EMERGENCY REPAIRS 4110 KITESURF S EMERGENCY REPAIR MICRO PORES FLOATER DESCRIPTION Example showing how to repair a pore on a coolant tank made of plastic REPAIR TYPE flexible bonding fortifying and emer gency MATERIAL TYPE Latex MULTIPLE USES Sailboat sails windsurf kitesurf USED PRODUCTS DS10 RELATED PRODUCTS SM10 DS25 SM25 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Mainsail s emergency repair main leech Jib s emergency repair batten pockets Jib s emergency repair tear Spinnaker s emergency repair overlap peel off Spinnaker s emergency repair leech tear Windsurf s emergency repair tear Windsurf s emergency repair overlap peel off Kitesurf s emergency repair tear 1 SPOT THE AREA TO BE REPAIRED 1 1 Mix water and soap and soak the plastic tank 1 2 Blow through the tank s filling mouth NOTE Should a micro pore exist a soap bubble might form on the tank s surface 1 3 Clean the area with acetone and a rag 2 DS10 PREPARATION DRSAILS 10ML 2 a Remove the cap and level off the components 3 APPLY DRSAILS ON THE REPAIR AREA 4 WAIT FOR 22 MINUTES AND CHECK RESULTS O porsas PAG 64 4 Tips amp Tricks Example showin
16. D PRODUCTS DS25 RELATED PRODUCTS SM10 DS25 SM25 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Mainsail s emergency repair main leech Jib s emergency repair batten pockets Jib s emergency repair tear Spinnaker s emergency repair tear emergency repair leech Spinnaker s tear Windsurf s emergency repair tear Windsurf s emergency repair overlap peel off Kitesurf s emergency repair tear Kitesurf s emergency repair tear 1 SPOT AND CLEAN UP THE REPAIR AREA 1 1 Spot the damaged overlapping area 1 2 If viable clean up using acetone and a cloth piece 2 DS25 PREPARATION DRSAILS 25ML 4 APPLY DRSAILS IN ZIGZAG THROUGHOUT THE OVERLAPPING AREA 4 1 A distance of 1cm to 3 cm between the zigzag lines is recommended 5 ENSURE THE PATCH IS SYMMETRICALLY POSITIONED IN RELATION TO THE BREAKAGE AREA AND APPLY PRESSURE ON THE PATCH 6 APPLY PRESSURE TO THE PATCH USING A SCRAPPER AND REMOVE THE EXTRA FLUID 7 IN ORDER TO IMPROVE PEELING RESISTANCE THE OVERLAPPING BORDERS SHOULD BE REINFORCED BY APPLYING AN ADDITIONAL STRING OF DRSAILS THROUGHOUT THE OVERLAP PERIMETER 8 WAIT 22 MINUTES AND HOIST THE SPINNAKER 4 Tips amp Tricks Q Drsalls The Adoriney Telrndogy 4 1 EMERGENCY REPAIRS 4 1 6 SPINNAKER S EMERGENCY REPAIR LEECH TEAR DESCRIPTION Example showing how to repair the leech of a white spinnaker weighing between 0 5 and 0 75 ounces
17. DHESIVE SAILCLOTH TISSUE AROUND THE OVERLAP S PERIMETER TO IMPROVE PEELING RESISTANCE 10 1 Peeling reinforce can also be done by applying a string of DrSails around the overlap s perimeter and then spreading the mixture with the help of a scrapper or similar device 11 WAIT FOR 22 MINUTES AND CHECK RESULTS 4 Tips amp Tricks Q Drsalls The Atlhoriney Tedhmdetyy 4 2 FLEXIBLE BONDING REPAIRS 4 2 7 WINDSURF SAIL REPAIR TEARING DESCRIPTION Example showing how to repair a tearing on a windsurf sail REPAIR TYPE flexible bonding fortifying dry MATERIAL TYPE Nylon MULTIPLE USES Sailboat sails windsurf kitesurf USED PRODUCTS DS25 RELATED PRODUCTS SM25 DS10 SM10 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Mainsail s emergency repair main leech Jib s emergency repair batten pockets Jib s emergency repair tear Spinnaker s repair tear Spinnaker s off emergency emergency repair overlap peel Spinnaker s breakage repair leech tear Windsurf s emergency repair overlap peel off Kitesurf s breakage repair tear 1 SPOT THE REPAIR AREA AND CLEAN UP 1 1 Spot the damaged overlapping area 1 2 Clean up with acetone and a cloth piece 1 3 Cut off the frayed threads 2 OVERLAPPING MATERIAL SETUP PATCHES 2 1 How to define the overlapping area 2 1 1 External overlap width 2 1 1 1 Based on the sail type I Strong winds Allow 4 mm for each overlapping c
18. How to define the overlapping area Cone side patch 2 1 1 Patch width Allow 5cm margin on each side of the overlap 2 1 2 Patch length Allow the breakage s length plus 5 cm on each side 2 2 Patch setup 2 2 1 Draw the outline on the internal patch 2 2 2 Cut the internal patch perimeter and round the corners 3 DS25 PREPARATION DRSAILS 25ML 3 a Remove the cap and level off the components 4 APPLY DRSAILS IN ZIGZAG ALL OVER THE INTERNAL PATCH 5 THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE ZIGZAG LINES DRAW SHOULD BE BETWEEN 1 AND 3 CM 6 SPREAD DRSAILS UNIFORMLY THROUGHOUT THE OVERLAPPING AREA WITH THE HELP OF A SCRAPPER OR SIMILAR DEVICE 7 ENSURE THE PATCH IS SYMMETRICALLY POSITIONED IN RELATION TO THE BREAKAGE AREA AND APPLY PRESSURE ON THE PATCH 8 APPLY PRESSURE WITH A SCRAPPER TO REMOVE THE EXTRA PRODUCT 9 IN ORDER TO IMPROVE PEELING RESISTANCE THE OVERLAPPING BORDERS SHOULD BE REINFORCED BY APPLYING AN ADDITIONAL STRING OF DRSAILS THROUGHOUT THE OVERLAP PERIMETER 10 WAIT 22 MINUTES AND HOIST THE MAINSAIL Q Drsalls 4 Tips amp Tricks ee ee 4 1 EMERGENCY REPAIRS 4 1 5 SPINNAKER SAIL EMERGENCY REPAIR OVERLAP PEEL OFF DESCRIPTION Example showing how to repair a white spinnaker s overlap separa tion weighing between 0 5 and 0 75 ounces REPAIR TYPE flexible bonding fortifying and emergency MATERIAL TYPE Nylon MULTIPLE USES Sailboat sails windsurf kitesurf USE
19. KAGE AND APPLY PRESSURE TO THE PATCH USING A SCRAPPER TO REMOVE THE EXTRA PRODUCT 7 WAIT FOR 22 MINUTES 8 EPEAT STEPS 5 6 Y 7 FOR THE EXTERNAL PATCH 9 TO IMPROVE PEELING RESISTANCE REINFORCE THE OVERLAPPING BORDERS AND STICK SELF BONDING FABRIC 10 WAIT FOR 22 MINUTES AND BACK SAILING PAG 58 4 Tips amp Tricks N Example showing how to repair a torn windsurf sail REPAIR TYPE a flexible bonding fortifying and ses emergency MATERIAL TYPE Q porsas 3 1 A distance of 1cm to 3cm between the Mylar MULTIPLE USES Sailboat sails windsurf kitesurf zDD gt i S DS25 HROUGH 4 THE INTERN DUCTS SM25 RI AT TH THE HELF Zigzag lines is recommended DS10 SM10 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Mainsail s emergency repair main leech Jib s emergency repair batten pockets Jib s emergency repair tear RAPPER T EMOVE T Spinnaker s emergency repair tear Spinnaker s emergency repair overlap peel off Spinnaker s breakage repair leech tear Windsurf s emergency repair _ ee n tear Kitesurf s emergency repair tear gt nn ere Kitesurf s emergency repair tear DORDEI TICK 1 1 Identify the damaged overlapping area 1 2 If viable clean up using acetone and a cloth piece 2 a Remove the cap and level off the components 4 Tips amp Tricks Q Drsalls The Adoriney Tedhmdotry 4 1 EMERGENCY REPAIRS 4 1 9 KITES
20. Mixture ratio 1 1 18 2 4 1 Cleaning 28 4 1 10 Kitesurf emergency repair 4 3 1 Rigid bounding simple overlap 108 4 3 2 Tank repair micro pores no TETT 4 3 3 Surfboard repair dry conditions mz 4 3 4 Surfboard repair dry conditions 2 3 2 DS10 amp DS25 user method 2 5 1 Hardening process at low temperature 30 4 2 2 Jib s breakage repair zal 10ml y 25ml 24 2 5 2 Hardening process at high temperature 31 2 3 3 Quantifying DrSails 26 2 3 4 Optimizing DrSails doses 26 2 3 4 1 DS10 amp DS25 balance 26 2 3 4 1 1 Procedure A 26 nP od 20 D UL Ow ma CLE b 2 5 4 1 2 Procedure B 26 5 1 DrSails adhesives 120 5 2 Static mixers 122 Se PUSES IM shold MEI ko HEU 5 1 1 DS10 10ml 120 5 2 1 SM10 10ml 122 3 1 DrSails compatible materials 34 3 3 DrSails adhesion guidelines 40 5 1 2 DS25 25ml 121 5 2 2 SM25 25ml 122 3 2 DrSails adhesive types 38 5 1 3 DS265 265ml 121 5 2 3 SM265 265ml 123 Q Drsalts The Atlhoriney Telndoyy INTRODUCTION DrSails is a versatile high technology and two component epoxy based adhesive specifically designed for all repair types DrSails was developed by Sailing Technologies achieving worldwide recognition in the nautical field particularly among sailing professionals DrSailS can repair different material types such as glass fiber carbon fiber wood steel aluminum neoprene and plastic materials DrSails has grown a large and loyal customer base in the saili
21. N DRSAILS 10ML 4 Tips amp Tricks Q Drsalls The Adroriney Telrndogy 4 3 RIGID BONDING REPAIRS 4 3 2 TANK REPAIR MICRO PORES DESCRIPTION Example showing how to repair a pore on a coolant tank made of plastic REPAIR TYPE Rigid filling bonding fortifying emergency MATERIAL TYPE Aluminum steel inox wood glass composite carbon composite cop per cement glass polyester MULTIPLE USES Sailboat powerboat dinghy pneu matic sails hardware swimming pool bike clothing ski windsurf kayak USED PRODUCTS DS10 RELATED PRODUCTS SM10 DS25 SM25 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Surfboard emergency repair grip 1 SPOT THE AREA TO BE CLEARED 1 1 Mix water and soap and soak the plastic tank 1 2 Blow through the tank s filling mouth 1 3 Note Should a micro pore exist a soap bubble might form on the tank s surface 2 DRY THE SPOT AREA WITH A RAG 2 1 Sand the bonding surfaces with sandpaper n 80s 2 2 Clean the area with acetone and a rag 3 DS10 PREPARATION DRSAILS 10ML 3 a Remove the cap and level off the components 4 APPLY DRSAILS ON THE REPAIR AREA 5 WAIT FOR 22 MINUTES AND CHECK RESULTS 4 Tips amp Tricks Q Drsalls The Atroriney Telrndogy 4 5 RIGID BONDING REPAIRS 4 3 35 SURFBOARD REPAIR DRY CONDITIONS DESCRIPTION Example showing how to repair the grip on a surfboard REPAIR TYPE Rigi
22. NUTES Q Drsalls 4 Tips amp Tricks i dc Matas 4 2 FLEXIBLE BONDING REPAIRS 4 2 14 FLAT TIRE REPAIR INNER TUBE DESCRIPTION How to repair a bike s 4 2 Clean up the dirt using a cloth piece flat tire 5 DS10 PREPARATION REPAIR TYPE DRSAILS 10ML Flexible fortifying dry MATERIAL TYPE 5 a Remove the Rubber cap and level off MULTIPLE USES the components Powerboat dinghy pneumatic ski i i USED PRODUCTS DS10 6 APPLY DRSAILS OVER THE REPAIR RELATED PRODUCTS SM10 AREA DS25 SM25 7 WAIT FOR 20MIN FOR DRSAILS TO ASSAMBLE THE WHEEL RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Floating kite repair Pneumatic floating patch pores 1 DISASSEMBLE THE WHEEL AND TAKE THE INNER TUBE OUT 2 IDENTIFY THE REPAIR AREA 2 1 Apply soap and water on the repair area 2 2 Grab a pump to inflate the bike s inner tube and spot the micro pores through the valve 3 DEFLATE THE INNER TUBE 4 CLEAR THE REPAIR AREA 4 1 Sand using sandpaper n 80 4 Tips amp Tricks Q Drsalls The Adoriney Telindegy 4 2 FLEXIBLE BONDING REPAIRS 4 2 15 FLAT TIRE REPAIR COVER DESCRIPTION How to repair a bike s cover tire REPAIR TYPE Flexible fortifying dry MATERIAL TYPE Rubber MULTIPLE USES Powerboat dinghy pneumatic ski USED PRODUCTS DS10 RELATED PRODUCTS SM10 DS25 SM25 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Floating kite repair Pneumatic floating patc
23. REPARATION DRSAILS 10ML 5 APPLY DRSAILS OVER THE REPAIR AREA 6 SPREAD DRSAILS UNIFORMLY THROUGHOUT THE OVERLAPPING AREA WITH THE HELP OF A SCRAPPER OR SIMILAR DEVICE 7 WAIT FOR 22MINUTES 4 Tips amp Tricks Q Drsalls The Adhoriney Tedrndegy 4 2 FLEXIBLE BONDING REPAIRS 4 2 13 NEOPRENE S REPAIR TEAR DESCRIPTION Example showing how to repair a torn neoprene type 3 4 REPAIR TYPE Flexible bonding sealing fortifying MATERIAL TYPE Neoprene MULTIPLE USES Surf diving powerboat dinghy windsurf kitesurfing kayak USED PRODUCTS DS10 RELATED PRODUCTS SM10 DS25 SM25 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Neoprene tear Neoprene breakage 1 CLEAN UP THE REPAIR AREA USING ACETONE AND A CLOTH PIECE 2 IF NEEDED PREPARE THE OVERLAP BLUNT EDGES 3 GRAB PLASTIC FILM ADHESIVE TAPE AND STICK TO THE INTERNAL SIDE OF THE NEOPRENE GOAL FLATTEN OUT THE INTERNAL SIDE TO AVOID FRICTION 4 DS10 PREPARATION DRSAILS 10ML 5 APPLY DRSAILS IN ZIGZAG THROUGHOUT THE OVERLAP 5 1 A distance of 1cm to 3cm between the zigzag lines is recommended 6 SPREAD DRSAILS UNIFORMLY THROUGHOUT THE PATCH CLEAN UP THE EXCESS FLUID USING ACETONE AND A CLOTH PIECE 7 STRETCH THE NEOPRENE REGULAR BENDING BOND THE FABRICS TOGETHER AND APPLY PRESSURE TOIT FOR 5 TO 8 MINUTES 8 TO IMPROVE PEELING RESISTANCE APPLY DRSAILS ON THE OVERLAPPING BORDERS FORMING A STRING 9 WAIT FOR 22MI
24. ROUGHOUT THE OVERLAPPING AREA 4 1 A distance of 1cm to 3cm between the zigzag lines is recommended 5 SPREAD DRSAILS UNIFORMLY THROUGHOUT THE INTERNAL OVERLAP WITH THE HELP OF A SCRAPPER OR SIMILAR DEVICE 6 PLACE THE PATCH SYMMETRICAL TO THE BREAKAGE AND APPLY PRESSURE TO THE PATCH USING A SCRAPPER TO REMOVE THE EXTRA FLUID Note extra DrSails fluid should always be kept on a paper tape 7 REINFORCE THE OVERLAP EDGES BY BONDING AUTOADHESIVE SAILCLOTH TISSUE AROUND THE OVERLAP S PERIMETER TO IMPROVE PEELING RESISTANCE 7 1 Peeling reinforce can also be done by applying a string of DrSails around the overlap s perimeter and then spreading the mixture with the help of a scrapper or similar devic 8 WAIT FOR 22 MINUTES AND GO BACK SAILING 4 Tips amp Tricks Q Drsalls The Atlhoriney Telndoyy 4 2 FLEXIBLE BONDING REPAIRS 4 2 9 KITESURF S BREAKAGE REPAIR TEAR DESCRIPTION Example showing how to repair a tearing on a Kitesurf sail weighing between 0 5 and 0 75 ounces REPAIR TYPE flexible bonding fortifying dry MATERIAL TYPE Nylon MULTIPLE USES Sailboat sails windsurf kitesurf USED PRODUCTS DS25 RELATED PRODUCTS SM10 DS10 SM25 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Mainsail s emergency repair main leech Jib s emergency repair batten pockets Jib s emergency repair tear Spinnaker s repair overlap peel off emergency repair leech emergency Spinnake
25. TY PROCEDURES DINTE SAFE AND CLEAN HANDLING PRODUCT HOWEVER REMEMBER DOOM Inhalation of DrSails should be avoided Wearing latex gloves during use and washing hands after use is highly recommended If the product is manipulated properly it is not necessary to use any additional individual safety equipment The main risks associated with DrSails are due to its components epoxy resin molecular weight lt 700 bisphenol A and corrosive amines DrSails has a low liquid percentage and highly inflammable steams that could be dangerous in case of intake or skin contact causing skin burns serious eye injury skin bruises skin allergic reactions or symptoms and asthma or breathing difficulty in case on inhalation PRECAUTIONS 1 Keep away from children 2 Avoid inhaling the dust smoke gas fog steams spray released 3 Do not eat drink or smoke while using DrSails 4 Avoid DrSails accidental release to the environment 5 Wear adequate gloves clothing glasses and protection mask when using DrSails 6 In case of intake or inhalation contact immediately with the closest Toxicology Information Center or physician 7 Discard the packaging container according to the applicable local and or national applicable legislation 8 IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT wash with abundant soap and water 9 IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT wash carefully with abundant water for a couple of minutes Should
26. URF S EMERGENCY REPAIR TEAR ESCRIPTION Example showing how to repair a tearing on a Kitesurf s sail REPAIR TYPE flexible bonding fortifying and emer gency MATERIAL TYPE Nylon MULTIPLE USES Sailboat sails windsurf kitesurf USED PRODUCTS DS25 RELATED PRODUCTS SM10 DS10 SM25 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Mainsail s emergency repair main leech Jib s emergency repair batten pockets Jib s emergency repair tear Spinnaker s emergency repair overlap peel off Spinnaker s emergency repair leech tear Windsurf s emergency repair tear Windsurf s emergency repair overlap peel off 1 SPOT THE AREA TO BE REPAIRED AND CLEAN IT UP 1 1 Spot the damaged area 1 2 If viable clean up using acetone and a cloth piece 2 OVERLAPPING MATERIAL SETUP PATCH 2 1 Draw the outline over the overlap 2 2 Cut the overlap perimeter and round the corners 3 DS25 PREPARATION DRSAILS 25ML 4 APPLY DRSAILS IN ZIGZAG ON THE PATCH 4 1 The distance between the zigzag lines drawn should be between 1 and 3 cm 5 SPREAD DRSAILS UNIFORMLY THROUGHOUT THE OVERLAPPING AREA WITH THE HELP OF A SCRAPPER OR SIMILAR DEVICE 6 ENSURE THE PATCH IS SYMMETRICALLY POSITIONED IN RELATION TO THE BREAKAGE AREA AND APPLY PRESSURE ON THE PATCH 7 APPLY PRESSURE WITH A SCRAPPER TO REMOVE THE EXTRA PRODUCT 8 IN ORDER TO IMPROVE PEELING RESISTANCE THE OVERLAPPING BORDERS SHOULD BE REINFOR
27. VERLAP EDGES BY BONDING AUTOADHESIVE SAILCLOTH TISSUE AROUND THE OVERLAP S PERIMETER TO IMPROVE PEELING RESISTANCE 10 1 Peeling reinforce can also be done by applying a string of DrSails around the overlap s perimeter and then spreading the mixture with the help of a scrapper or similar device 11 WAIT FOR 22 MINUTES AND CHECK RESULTS 4 Tips amp Tricks Q Drsalls The Adoriney Tein dogy 4 2 FLEXIBLE BONDING REPAIRS 4 2 8 WINDSURF SAIL REPAIR OVERLAP PEEL OFF DESCRIPTION Example showing how to repair a torn windsurf sail REPAIR TYPE flexible bonding fortifying dry MATERIAL TYPE Nylon MULTIPLE USES Sailboat sails windsurf kitesurf USED PRODUCTS DS25 RELATED PRODUCTS SM25 DS10 SM10 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Mainsail s emergency repair main leech Jib s emergency repair batten pockets Jib s emergency repair tear Spinnaker s emergency repair tear Spinnaker s emergency repair overlap peel off Spinnaker s breakage repair leech tear Windsurf s emergency repair tear 1 SPOT THE REPAIR AREA AND CLEAN UP 1 1 Spot the damaged overlapping area 1 2 Clean up with acetone and a cloth piece 1 3 Cut off the frayed threads 2 PASTE TAPE AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE DAMAGE AREA 2 1 Leave a gap of 5 mm approximately between the overlap s edge and the tape 3 DS25 PREPARATION DRSAILS 25ML 4 APPLY DRSAILS IN ZIGZAG TH
28. ail s overlap damaged because of the flapping REPAIR TYPE flexible bonding fortifying dry MATERIAL TYPE Dacron MULTIPLE USES Sailboat sails windsurf kitesurf USED PRODUCTS DS265 RELATED PRODUCTS SM265 DS10 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Jib s emergency repair batten pockets Jibs emergency repair head tear Spinnaker s emergency repair tear Spinnaker s emergency repair overlap peel off Spinnaker s emergency repair leech tear Windsurf s emergency repair tear Windsurf s emergency repair overlap peel off Kitesurf s breakage repair tear 1 SPOT AND CLEAN UP THE AREA TO BE REPAIRED 1 1 Spot the damaged area 1 2 Clean up using acetone and a cloth piece 1 3 Clear the area to be repaired 2 OVERLAPPING MATERIAL SETUP PATCH 2 1 How to define the overlapping area two sides Overlapping material setup patch 2 1 1 External patch width Based on the sail type Il Strong winds Allow 4 mm for each overlapping cm in relation to the breakage s symmetry a lll Moderate winds Allow 2mm for each overlapping cm in relation to the breakage s symmetry axis IV Light winds Omm 2 1 2 External patch length Allow the breakage s length plus 5 cm on each side 2 1 5 Internal patch length Same as the external 2 2 Patch preparation external and internal 2 2 1 Draw the outline over the internal patch 2 2 2 Cut the internal patch perimeter and round
29. ails VS TEMPERATURE 2 5 1 DrSails HARDENING PROCESS AT LOW TEMPERATURES In section 2 2 the relationship between DrSails hardening process and temperature is explained in detail The higher the temperature the less it takes to harden the mixture In case DrSails is applied with temperatures close to O it is recommended to follow the next steps in order to minimize the hardening process timing 1 Heat up water 1 liter for every 50 ml of DrSails approx 2 Prepare DrSails mixture 3 Pour 250 ml of warm water over DrSails every 2 minutes to raise temperature 4 Keep heating the water up to keep the temperature constant 2 5 2 DrSails HARDENING PROCESS AT HIGH TEMPERATURE Using DrSails in high temperatures can considerably shorten the hardening process therefore diminishing DrSails working time Under such scenario following a comple tely opposite procedure to the one explained in 4 11 is advised 1 Heat up water keeping the proportion of 1 liter for every 50 ml of DrSails approx 2 Prepare DrSails mixture 3 Pour 250 ml of warm water over DrSails every 2 minutes to lower temperature 3 DrSails mechanical properties Q DrsallLsS The Atloriney Telndoyy 3 1 DrSails COMPATIBLE MATERIALS DrSails is an epoxy based adhesive that can be used to merge a broad range of materials Nonetheless every material type requires a specific preparation before DrSails is applied The following l
30. anical properties with this material are as follows 3 DrSails mechanical properties Q Drsalls The Athorinty Tern degy 3 2 DrSails ADHESION TYPES The combination of two surfaces is subject to the chemical and physical connection between them This means it depends on how the substrate s surface layers and the adhesive are combined whether it is through chemical or physical links e g through pores and other surface irregularities Plus the type of adhesion is related to primary and secondary adhesion A PRIMARY OR CHEMICAL ADHESION Relies on the chemical side and how both materials form a single layer B SECONDARY OR PHYSICAL ADHESION Relies on the physical side and howthe adhesive sticks to the cracks of the material to be joined Differentiation between adhesion and cohesion ADHESION COHESION _ ADHESION Failure modes of adhesive bonds ADHESIVE INTERMEDIATE FAILURE FAILURE NOT DESIRABLE kadad COHESIVE SUBSTRATE FAILURE FAILURE DESIRABLE OVERSIZED DrSails can bring together all of the materials mentioned in the table above but in or der to improve its adhesion capabilities a proper preparation of the bonding surface is recommended The following steps are critical to ensure an adequate bonding of different surfaces e DEFINE the working area If resisting an effort of 1000kg is required the minimum overlapping area needs to be 5cm2 the maximum tensil
31. boat sails windsurf kitesurf USED PRODUCTS DS25 RELATED PRODUCTS SM10 DS10 SM25 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Mainsail s emergency repair main leech Jibs emergency repair head tear repair tear Spinnaker s emergency Spinnaker s emergency repair overlap peel off Spinnaker s emergency repair leech tear Windsurf s emergency 1 SPOT AND CLEAN UP THE AREA TO BE REPAIRED 1 1 Spot the damaged area 1 2 Clean up using acetone and a cloth piece 1 3 Clear the area to be repaired 2 PASTE TAPE AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE DAMAGE AREA 2 1 Leave a gap of 5 mm approximately between the overlap s edge and the tape 3 DS25 PREPARATION 25ML DRSAILS 3 a Remove the cap and level off the components 4 APPLY DRSAILS IN ZIGZAG ON THE PATCH 5 A DISTANCE OF 1CM TO 3CM BETWEEN THE ZIGZAG LINES IS RECOMMENDED 6 PLACE THE PATCH SYMMETRICAL TO THE BREAKAGE AND APPLY PRESSURE TO THE PATCH USING A SCRAPPER TO REMOVE THE EXTRA PRODUCT 6 1 Note The excess of product should be left on the paper tape 7 REINFORCE THE OVERLAP EDGES BY BONDING AUTOADHESIVE SAILCLOTH TISSUE AROUND THE PATCHS PERIMETER TO IMPROVE PEELING RESISTANCE 7 1 Peeling reinforce can also be done by applying a string of DrSails around the patchs perimeter and then spreading the mixture with the help of a scrapper or similar device 8 WAIT FOR 22 MINUTES AND HOIST BACK THE JIB 4 Tips amp Tri
32. cetone and a cloth piece DrSails mechanical properties with this material are as follows SINGLE OVERLAP ISO 11003 2 2001 N MM2 KG CM2 PSI RE CARBON Sand the surface layer with heavy paper 500 and remove dust with acetone and a cloth piece DrSails mechanical properties with this material are as follows ee CEMENT Sand the bonding surface with heavy paper 80 and remove dust with acetone and a cloth piece DrSails mechanical properties are as follows SINGLE OVERLAP ISO 11003 2 2001 N MM2 KG CM2 PSI ss oo d A broad range of plastic materials can be bonded using DrSails while keeping a reasonable mechanical resistance However plastics are an extremely complicated product to handle thus offering less optimal performance than other product types As a result to improve DrSails adherence it is advised to treat the surface with an abrasive product acetone or similar before use For specific plastic types such as Polyethylene polypropylene PTFE Teflon polyamide DrSails is not recommended as it does not offer the necessary mechanical features DrSail s mechanical properties with this material type are as follows SINGLE OVERLAP ISO 11003 2 2001 N MM2 KG CM2 PSI oo MYLAR This material consists of a PET layer Drsails mechanical properties are significantly high with Mylar However its resistance to peeling is not very good To improve it it is reco
33. cks Q DrsallsS The Adloriney Tern dogy 4 2 FLEXIBLE BONDING REPAIRS 4 2 3 JIB S BREAKAGE REPAIR HEAD POINT TEAR DESCRIPTION How to repair the foot s head point of a Mylar s Kevlar fiber lamina ted Jib s sail REPAIR TYPE flexible bonding fortifying dry MATERIAL TYPE MYLAR KEVLAR MULTIPLE USES Sailboat sails windsurf kitesurf USED PRODUCTS DS25 RELATED PRODUCTS SM25 DS10 SM10 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Mainsail s emergency repair main leech Jib s emergency repair batten pockets Spinnaker s emergency repair tear Spinnaker s emergency repair overlap peel off Spinnaker s emergency repair leech tear Windsurf s emergency repair tear Windsurf s emergency repair overlap peel off Kitesurf s breakage repair tear 1 SPOT AND CLEAN UP THE REPAIR AREA 1 1 Spot the damaged area 1 2 Clean up using acetone and a cloth piece 1 3 Clear the working area 2 PATCH MATERIAL PREPARATION 2 1 Guideline to determine the overlapping area 2 1 1 patch width Allow 5cm margin on each side 2 1 2 patch length Allow the length of the breakage plus 5 cm on each side 2 2 Patch setup 2 2 1 Draw the outline on the patch 2 2 2 Cut the patch and round the corners 3 PASTE TAPE AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE DAMAGE AREA 3 1 Leave a gap of 5 mm approximately between the patch s edge and the tape PAG 76 4 Tips amp Tricks
34. d filling bonding refilling forti fying sealing and emergency MATERIAL TYPE Aluminum steel inox wood glass composite carbon composite copper cement glass polyester MULTIPLE USES Sailboat powerboat dinghy pneu matic sails hardware swimming pool bike clothing ski windsurf kayak USED PRODUCTS DS10 RELATED PRODUCTS SM10 DS25 SM25 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Underwater rigid junction 1 CLEAR THE REPAIR AREA 1 1 Sand using sandpaper n 80 1 2 Clean up the dirt using a cloth piece 2 DS10 PREPARATION DRSAILS 10ML 4 APPLY DRSAILS IN ZIGZAG OVER THE REPAIR AREA AND EXTEND THROUGHOUT USING A SCRAPPER OR SIMILAR DEVICE 5 PRESS THE GRIP AND REMOVE EXCESS FLUID USING A SCRAPPER 6 WAIT FOR 22 MINUTES 4 Tips amp Tricks Q Drsalls The Atlhoriney Tedhmdetry 4 3 RIGID BONDING REPAIRS 4 3 4 SURFBOARD REPAIR DRY CONDITIONS FIN REPAIR TYPE Rigid filling bonding refilling forti fying sealing dry MATERIAL TYPE Aluminum steel inox wood glass composite carbon composite copper cement glass polyester MULTIPLE USES Sailboat powerboat dinghy pneu matic sails hardware swimming pool bike clothing ski windsurf kayak USED PRODUCTS DS10 RELATED PRODUCTS SM25 DS25 SM10 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Underwater rigid junction 1 CLEAR THE REPAIR AREA 1 1 Sand using sandpaper n 80 1 2 Clean up the dirt using a cl
35. d temperature As can be observed from the graphic estimated duration stays constant within the 5 to 25 C bracket However when temperature reaches the 30 C to 50 C interval DrSails hardening process speeds up and is completed in approx 10 minutes AIR Water temperature C DrSails solidifies in 22 minutes given external conditions of 25 C air water During this time DrSails goes through three different forms A liquid B gel and C solid LIQUID A The mixture of both DrSails components results in an easy mixable and relatively liquid transparent pinkish white color paste The product remains in liquid state during the first 8 minutes of the hardening process 22 minutes in total GEL B After 8 minutes DrSails changes phase and increases its stickiness to a point where it should not be manipulated due to its high viscosity The mixtures resembles a dull white brownish paste and stays in this form for the next 12 minutes of the hardening process 22 minutes in total SOLID C DrSails turns into a solid paste when the peak temperature is reached To attain 100 of its properties 24 hours must pass from the initial reaction DrSails reaches 80 of its physical properties 20 to 25 minutes after the hardening process begins Under room temperature 25 C the estimated working time of DrSails is 8 minutes Working temperatures oscillate between 5 to 60 C Under room temperatur
36. ded Plus the higher the volume of epoxy used the higher the heat and the lower the wor king time and hardening process dura tion On the contrary if the exact same amount with lower thickness is applied and spread out the exothermic reac tion will be less severe increasing the working time and hardening process duration The three available DrSails formats 10 ml and 25 ml syringes and the 265ml peeler balance out the two components uniformly so that the target ratio 1 1 can be obtained However if an air bubble or similar originated inside the container the 1 1 ratio would likely be altered To assess whether the ratio is correct or not the following patterns should be observed e MIXTURE COLOR pinkish white almost unnoticeable Component A color dim and sticky whitish Component B color transparent and sticky yellow HARDENING PROCESS FORMS liquid 8 minutes color pinkish white appearance dim sticky gel 12 minutes color white yellow appearance dim and sticky solid color pale yellow appearance shiny and soft If the mixture is not well balanced once the hardening process is over 22 minutes approx since initial application the following could be observed HIGHER VOLUMEN OF DRSAILS MIXED HIGHER MARGIN ERROR OF RATIO 1 1 e HARDENED AREAS ALTERNATED WITH SOFT AREAS Caused by one of the components being used in excess e FULLY UNTREATED AREAS In case only one com
37. dogy 4 1 EMERGENCY REPAIRS 4 1 3 JIB S EMERGENCY REPAIR HEAD POINT TEAR DESCRIPTION How to repair the foot s head point of a Mylar s Kevlar fiber lamina ted Jib s sail REPAIR TYPE flexible bonding fortifying and emergency MATERIAL TYPE Mylar Kevlar MULTIPLE USES Sailboat sails windsurf kitesurf USED PRODUCTS DS25 RELATED PRODUCTS SM25 DS10 SM10 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Mainsail s emergency repair main leech Jib s emergency repair batten pockets Spinnaker s emergency repair tear Spinnaker s emergency repair overlap peel off Spinnaker s emergency repair leech tear Windsurf s emergency repair tear Windsurf s emergency repair overlap peel off Kitesurf s emergency repair tear Kitesurf s emergency repair tear 1 SPOT AND CLEAN UP THE REPAIR AREA 1 1 Spot the damaged area 1 2 If viable clean up using acetone and a cloth piece 1 3 Overlap material preparation patch 2 OVERLAPPING MATERIAL SETUP PATCH 2 1 How to define the overlapping area 2 1 1 Outside patch width Allow 5cm margin on each side 2 1 2 Outside patch length Allow the length of the breakage plus 5 cm on each side 2 1 5 Inside patch width Should be 1cm shorter than the batten pocket s width 2 1 4 Inside patch length Allow between 15 to 20cm Minimum bonding length should be at least 10 cm 2 2 Patch setup 2 2 1 Draw the outline on the inside
38. dsurf s emergency repair overlap peel off Kitesurf s emergency repair tear Kitesurf s emergency repair tear 1 SPOT THE REPAIR AREA 1 1 Identify the damaged overlapping area 1 2 If viable clean up with acetone and a cloth piece 2 OVERLAPPING MATERIAL SETUP PATCH 2 1 How to define the overlapping area two sides patches external and internal 2 1 1 External overlap width Based on the sail type Il Strong winds Allow 4 mm for each overlapping cm in relation to the breakage s symmetry axis lll Moderate winds Allow 2mm for each overlapping cm in relation to the breakage s symmetry axis IV Light winds Omm 2 1 2 External patch length Allow the breakage s length plus 5 cm on each side 2 1 5 Internal patch width Same as the external 2 1 4 Internal patch length Same as the external 2 2 Patch preparation external and internal 2 2 1 Draw the outline over the internal patch 2 2 2 Cut the internal patch perimeter and round the corners 2 2 5 Repeat the same procedure with the external patch 3 DS25 PREPARATION DRSAILS 25ML 3 a Remove the cap and level off the components 4 APPLY DRSAILS THROUGHOUT THE OVERLAPPING AREA IN ZIGZAG INTERNAL 4 1 A distance of 1cm to 3cm between the zigzag lines is recommended 5 SPREAD DRSAILS UNIFORMLY THROUGHOUT THE INTERNAL PATCH WITH THE HELP OF A SCRAPPER OR SIMILAR DEVICE 6 PLACE THE PATCH SYMMETRICAL TO THE BREA
39. e s symmetry axi ll Moderate winds Allow 2mm for each overlapping cm in relation to the breakage s symmetry axis Ill Light winds Omm 2 1 2 External patch length Allow the breakage s length plus 5 cm on each side 2 1 5 Internal patch width Same as the external 2 1 4 Internal patch length Same as the external and 2 2 Patch preparation external internal 2 2 1 Draw the outline over the internal patch 2 2 2 Cut the internal patch perimeter and round the corners 2 2 5 Repeat the same procedure for the external patch 4 Tips amp Tricks Q Drsalls The Atoriney Tern degy 4 2 FLEXIBLE BONDING REPAIRS 4 2 6 SPINNAKER S BREAKAGE REPAIR LEECH TEAR 3 PASTE TAPE AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE DAMAGE AREA 3 1 Leave a gap of 5 mm approximately between the overlap s edge and the tape 4 DS25 PREPARATION DRSAILS 25ML 5 APPLY DRSAILS THROUGHOUT THE OVERLAPPING AREA IN ZIGZAG INTERNAL 5 1 A distance of 1cm to 3cm between the zigzag lines is recommended 6 SPREAD DRSAILS UNIFORMLY THROUGHOUT THE INTERNAL OVERLAP WITH THE HELP OF A SCRAPPER OR SIMILAR DEVICE 7 PLACE THE PATCH SYMMETRICAL TO THE BREAKAGE AND APPLY PRESSURE TO THE PATCH USING A SCRAPPER TO REMOVE THE EXTRA PRODUCT Note extra product should always be kept on a paper tape 8 WAIT FOR 22 MINUTES 9 REPEAT STEPS 7 8 AND 9 FOR THE EXTERNAL PATCH 10 REINFORCE THE PATCH EDGES BY BONDING AUTOA
40. e 25 C DrSails can withstand a load of 160kg per cm2 after 20 to 25 minutes If the room temperature changes the hardening process could be alter expanding or shortening in time For instance under room temperature of 35 C the hardening process is shortened to 17 minutes However should it take place under temperatures below O C the process will take twice the time taken under the first scenario 25 C room temperature Resin hardening process consist of a polymer chains crosslinking DrSails not DrSails 8 min mixed after mixed K DrSails 24h after mixed 100 properties DrSails 22 min after mixed 80 properties 2 Handling DrSails Q Drsalls The Atlhoriney Telndoyy 2 2 DrSails CHEMICAL COMPOSITION 2 2 5 MIXTURE RATIO 1 1 2 2 2 HIGH EXOTHERMIC REACTION DrSails chemical reaction is exothermic thus affecting the amount of product to be used on each application If a large quantity of DrSails is placed inside a recipient the temperature needs to be monitored to control the chemical reaction and mitigate the risk of fire Should a fire occurred make sure the resulting steams are not inhaled and put the recipient aside in a ventilated place Higher thick of DrSails greater exothermic reaction WARNING The mixture between the resin and the stiffener releases heat as a result of an exothermic reaction To reduce its impact mixing small quan tities is highly recommen
41. e strength DrSails can put up with is 160kg cm2 e SANDING The adhesion between two surfaces can be chemical or physical The chemical one depends on the epoxy configuration whereas the physical depends on the surfaces porosity To improve the physical adherence it is recommended to sand the bonding surfaces e WASH UP the surface using a clean piece of paper and solvent acetone State of a sanded surface form a microscope view HIME IF ltr ap i teh i iN Before 3 DrSails mechanical U Drsalls PAG 40 properties Plus the extension of the bonding surface varies per product format DS10 10ml DS25 25ml y DS265 265ml The following graphic shows the surface extension and tensile strength limits for each type of format depending on DrSails thickness The tests are standardized according to ISO Dr Sails i Dr Sails 10 ml 265 ml 400 200 50 2 10600 5300 1325 2000 53000 0 05mm 0 25mm 0 5mm 2 0mm 400 0 4 200 200 10600 2120 1600 1600 4 Tips amp Tricks Q Drsalls The Atlhoriney Telndoyy 4 1 EMERGENCY REPAIRS 4 1 1 MAINSAIL S EMERGENCY REPAIR OVERLAP PEEL OFF DESCRIPTION How to repair the Mainsail s overlap damaged because of the flapping REPAIR TYPE flexible bonding fortifying and emergency MATERIAL TYPE Dacron MULTIPLE USES Sailboat sails windsurf kitesurf USED PRODUCTS DS265 RELATED PRODUCTS SM265 DS10 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS
42. ernal patch length Same as the external 2 2 Patch setup 2 2 1 Draw the outline on both patches 2 2 2 Cut both patches perimeter and round the corners 3 PASTE TAPE AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE DAMAGE AREA 3 1 Leave a gap of 5 mm approximately between the patch s edge and the tape 4 DS25 PREPARATION DRSAILS 25ML 5 APPLY DRSAILS IN ZIGZAG ALL OVER THE INTERNAL PATCH 5 1 The distance between the zigzag lines drawn should be between 1 and 3 cm 6 SPREAD DRSAILS UNIFORMLY THROUGHOUT THE OVERLAPPING AREA WITH THE HELP OF A SCRAPPER OR SIMILAR DEVICE 7 PLACE THE PATCH SYMMETRICAL TO THE BREAKAGE AND APPLY PRESSURE TO THE PATCH USING A SCRAPPER TO REMOVE THE EXTRA PRODUCT 7 1 Note extra product should always be kept on a paper tape 8 WAIT FOR 22 MINUTES 9 REPEAT STEPS 7 8 AND 9 FOR THE EXTERNAL PATCH 10 REINFORCE THE PATCH EDGES BY BONDING AUTOADHESIVE SAILCLOTH TISSUE AROUND THE OVERLAP S PERIMETER TO IMPROVE PEELING RESISTANCE 10 1 Peeling reinforce can also be done by applying a string of DrSails around the overlap s perimeter and then spreading the mixture with the help of a scrapper or similar device 11 WAIT FOR 22 MINUTES AND CHECK RESULTS 4 Tips amp Tricks Q Drsalls The Adhoriney Tedhmdotry 4 2 FLEXIBLE BONDING REPAIRS 4 2 5 SPINNAKER SAIL BREAKAGE REPAIR OVERLAP PEEL OFF DESCRIPTION Example showing how to repair a wh
43. g how to repair a crack on a surfboard REPAIR TYPE rigid filling bonding refilling forti fying sealing and emergency MATERIAL TYPE Soe Aluminum steel inox wood glass composite carbon composite cop per cement glass polyester MULTIPLE USES Sailboat powerboat dinghy pneu matic sails hardware swimming pool bike clothing ski windsurf kayak D PRODUCTS DS10 ATED P TS SM25 DS25 SM10 1 a Remove the cap and level off the components Q Drsalls 4 Tips amp Tricks es ene 4 1 EMERGENCY REPAIRS 4 1 12 TANK EMERGENCY REPAIR MICRO PORES DESCRIPTION Example showing how to repair a pore on a coolant tank made of plastic 2 DS10 PREPARATION DRSAILS 10ML REPAIR TYPE rigid filling bonding fortifying and emergency MATERIAL TYPE Aluminum steel inox wood glass composite carbon composite cop 3 APPLY DRSAILS ON THE REPAIR per cement glass polyester AREA MULTIPLE USES ee nal Doat PoWerhoals CInghve Piet 4 WAIT FOR 22 MINUTES AND CHECK matic sails hardware swimming pool bike clothing ski windsurf kayak USED PRODUCTS DS10 RELATED PRODUCTS SM10 DS25 SM25 RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Surfboard emergency repair grip 1 SPOT THE AREA TO BE REPAIRED RESULTS 1 1 Mix water and soap and soak the plastic tank 1 2 Blow through the tank s filling mouth Note Should a micro pore exist a soap bubble might form
44. h pores 1 DISASSEMBLE THE WHEEL AND TAKE THE INNER TUBE OUT 2 IDENTIFY THE REPAIR AREA 3 CLEAR THE REPAIR AREA 3 1 Sand using sandpaper n 80 3 2 Clean up the dirt using a cloth piece 4 DS10 PREPARATION DRSAILS 10ML 4 a Remove the cap and level off sf the components 5 APPLY DRSAILS OVER THE REPAIR AREA 6 WAIT FOR 20MIN FOR DRSAILS TO ASSAMBLE THE WHEEL Q DrsallLsS are 4 Tips amp Tricks eons 4 3 RIGID BONDING REPAIRS 4 3 1 RIGID BONDING SIMPLE OVERLAP 2 SUBSTRATES DESCRIPTION Example showing how to bond two solid pieces e g bonding of two pieces made of wood REPAIR TYPE 3 APPLY DRSAILS IN ZIGZAG ON A Rigid bonding fortifying dry PLATE S OVERLAP MATERIAL TYPE Aluminium 3 1 EyGIstanice orem to 3cm between MULTIPLE USES the zigzag lines is recommended DIY 4 SPREAD DRSAILS UNIFORMLY THROUGHOUT THE BONDING AREA USED PRODUCTS DS10 RELATED PRODUCTS SM10 DS25 SM25 5 JOIN BOTH PLATES AND APPLY PRESSURE TO THEM FOR 5 TO 8 MINUTES SHOULD DRSAILS A ARAE ain PEA 7 OVERFLOW BUILD A HANGNAIL substrates Angled rigid bonding SHAPE BETWEEN THE CONTACT 1 substrate AREAS MEETING AT RIGHT ANGLES SEE ATTACHED IMAGE FOR 1 CLEAR THE REPAIR AREA FURTHER DETAIL 1 1 Sand using sandpaper n 80 6 WAIT FOR 20MIN UNTIL DRSAILS REACHES 80 OF ITS PROPERTIES 1 2 Clean up the dirt using a cloth piece 2 DS10 PREPARATIO
45. he cartridge head figure 2 3 Place the cartridge in the applicator gun caulking gun preferably high viscosity as shown in figure 1 4 Apply DrSails by pressing the gun trigger Figure 3 slowly and steadily to ensure a homogeneous mixture The components A and B are mixed through the nozzle It is advisable to discard the first part of the product about half of the length of the nozzle of the first application to ensure that the mixture is suitable 5 After the product has been applied to the surfaces put them together and apply pressure spreading the adhesive evenly The mixture will be manipulated for 8 minutes After 20 25 minutes the product is cured and the joint will be able to withstand loads of up 200kg cm2 6 Remove the mixing nozzle from the cartridge head throw it away and replace the cap as shown in figure 2 RECOMENDATIONS You should use the mixing nozzles every time you use DrSails The nozzle is single use It is recommended that you make sure the mixture is uniform at all times no bubbles and a pink white colour If not mix the product by hand until the mixture is uniform If dosages of the product are quick and short it is recommended that you mix the product manually once it has been applied DrSails should be closed with the cap after each use and preferably stored upright DrSails can attach materials such as rubber leather wood metal plastic except p
46. he cartridge into the dispensing gun a high viscosity silicon gun preferably as shown in shape 2 pointing the assembly downwards 3 Grab the gun and point it downwards shape 3 Apply pressure on the trigger to release the mixture Note Keep the pressure under control to avoid unwanted product leeks 4 Once both components come out at the same time withdraw the cartridge from the gun and clean up the nozzle Recommendation Use paper and acetone to safely carry out this procedure 2 3 4 2 2 Procedure B 1 Remove the cap rotating counterclockwise shape 1 2 Grab a nozzle from the gun and screw it over the cartridge s head 3 Insert the cartridge into the dispensing gun a high viscosity silicon pistol preferably as shown in shape 1 4 Apply DrSails by pulling the gun s trigger shape 3 Components A and B are blended inside the nozzle It is recommended to discard the first sample 1 cm of product obtained from every new package to ensure an optimal mixture 2 Handling DrSails Q Drsalls The Atlhoriney Telndoyy 2 4 DrSails SETUP AND CLEANING 2 4 1 CLEANING 2 4 1 1 REMOVE DRSAILS Heat up DrSails mixture by using a heating pistol or similar device separate the epoxy from the surface with a knife or similar Note start with a small area and advance as the product is released from the surface Clean up DrSails residues by using a sandpaper Remove as much DrSailS prod
47. is advised to use a weigh to reinforce pressure on the plate 7 WAIT FOR 22 MINUTES AND REMOVE THE WEIGH IF APPLICABLE
48. ist describes the preparation methods corresponding to each of DrSails compatible materials E HARDWOOD Sand with heavy paper 80 and remove dustbefore applying DrSails The adherent properties of DrSails with this material are as follows SINGLE O A Te N MM2 KG eM2 Psi Iroko Wood 5 5 55 797 7 Oak Wood 5 3 53 768 7 p TEKA SIMILAR Sand with heavy paper 300 and remove dust If the surface has an oily layer or equivalent it is recommended to clean it up with a cloth and acetone Before applying DrSails ensure the acetones is completely evaporated DrSails adhesive properties with this materials are as follows SINGLE OVERLAP ISO 11003 2 2001 N MM2 KG CM2 PSI Teka Wood 6 9 69 1000 8 Pa POROUS WOOD No specifics are required for this material although a 400 heavy sandpaper can be used before removing the dust DrSails adhesive properties with this material are as follows SINGLE OVERLAP ISO 11003 2 2001 N MM2 KG CM2 PSI Pine Wood 4 9 49 710 7 B STEEL Remove dust or oily layers from the surface using acetone and a cloth piece Sand with heavy paper 80 is also advised Remove dust with a cloth and acetone DrSails adhesive properties with this material are as follows SINGLE OVERLAP ISO 11003 2 2001 N MM2 KG CM2 PSI Stainless Steel AISI 304 8 2 82 1189 3 Eo Remove dust or oily layers from the surface using acetone and a cloth piece Sand with heavy paper 80 is also advised Remove dust with
49. ite spinnaker s overlap separa tion weighing between 0 5 and 0 75 ounces REPAIR TYPE flexible bonding fortifying dry MATERIAL TYPE Nylon MULTIPLE USES Sailboat sails windsurf kitesurf USED PRODUCTS DS25 RELATED PRODUCTS SM10 DS10 SM25 ELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Mainsail s emergency repair main leech Jib s emergency repair batten pockets Jib s emergency repair tear Spinnaker s tear emergency repair Spinnaker s emergency repair leech tear Windsurf s emergency repair tear Windsurf s emergency repair overlap peel off Kitesurf s breakage repair tear 1 SPOT AND CLEAN UP THE REPAIR AREA 1 1 Spot the damaged overlapping area 1 2 Clean up using acetone and a cloth piece 1 3 Cut off the frayed threads 2 PASTE TAPE AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE DAMAGE AREA 2 1 Leave a gap of 5 mm approximately between the overlap s edge and the tape 3 DS25 PREPARATION DRSAILS 25ML 3 a Remove the cap and level off the components 4 APPLY DRSAILS IN ZIGZAG THROUGH OUT THE OVERLAPPING AREA 4 1 A distance of 1cm to 3 cm between the Zigzag lines is recommended 5 PLACE THE PATCH SYMMETRICAL TO THE BREAKAGE AND APPLY PRESSURE TO THE PATCH USING A SCRAPPER TO REMOVE THE EXTRA PRODUCT Note extra product should always be kept on a paper tape 6 REINFORCE THE OVERLAP EDGES BY BONDING AUTOADHESIVE SAILCLOTH TISSUE AROUND THE OVERLAP S PERIMETER TO IMPROVE
50. lean up using a solvent isopropyl alcohol 2 DrSails cartridge preparation 2 a Remove the cap and level off the components 3 Apply DrSails onto the surface following a Zig zag pattern 2 4 2 2 METALS DrSails offers a great performance with metallic materials of between 80 150kg cm2 However there are specific treatments galvanized anodizing and certain specific alloys requiring surface treatment 1 Sanding and cleaning the adhering surface a Sand the surface with sandpaper n 80 b Clean up using a solvent isopropyl alcohol 2 DrSails cartridge preparation 2 a Remove the cap and level off the components 3 Apply DrSails onto the surface fo llowing a Zig Zag pattern 2 4 2 5 COMPOSITES Composites are highly resistant structures DrSails offers exceptional mechanical properties ranging between 120 180kg cm2 with these material type However composites have a top layer made of crystallized resin or equivalent which significantly diminishes its adherence to other surfaces To offset this the following procedure is to be followed 1 Sanding and cleaning the adhering Surface a Sand the surface with sandpaper n 80 b Clean up using a solvent isopropyl alcohol 2 DrSails cartridge preparation 2 a Remove the cap and level off the components SHARK SKIN IS LIKE SANDPAPER Q Drsalls 2 Handling DrSails The Aalroriney Tolandetyy 2 5 DrS
51. m in relation to the breakage s symmetry axi ll Moderate winds Allow 2mm for each overlapping cm in relation to the breakage s symmetry axis Ill Light winds Omm 2 1 2 External patch length Allow the breakage s length plus 5 cm on each side 2 1 5 Internal patch width Same as the external 2 1 4 Internal patch length Same as the external and 2 2 Patch preparation external internal 2 2 1 Draw the outline over the internal patch 2 2 2 Cut the internal patch perimeter and round the corners 2 2 5 Repeat the same procedure for the external patch 4 Tips amp Tricks Q DrsaiLtS The Adroriney Telrndegy 4 2 FLEXIBLE BONDING REPAIRS 4 2 7 WINDSURF SAIL REPAIR TEARING 3 PASTE TAPE AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE DAMAGE AREA 3 1 Leave a gap of 5 mm approximately between the overlap s edge and the tape 4 DS25 PREPARATION DRSAILS 25ML 5 APPLY DRSAILS THROUGHOUT THE OVERLAPPING AREA IN ZIGZAG INTERNAL 5 1 A distance of 1cm to 3cm between the zigzag lines is recommended 6 SPREAD DRSAILS UNIFORMLY THROUGHOUT THE INTERNAL OVERLAP WITH THE HELP OF A SCRAPPER OR SIMILAR DEVICE 7 PLACE THE PATCH SYMMETRICAL TO THE BREAKAGE AND APPLY PRESSURE TO THE PATCH USING A SCRAPPER TO REMOVE THE EXTRA FLUID 7 1 Note extra product should always be kept on a paper tape 8 WAIT FOR 22 MINUTES 9 REPEAT STEPS 5 6 Y 7 FOR THE EXTERNAL OVERLAP 10 REINFORCE THE O
52. mmended to sand the surface using wet sanding paper and clean it up with a cloth DrSails mechanical properties with this material are as follows SINGLE OVERLAP N MM2 KG CM2 PSI ISO 11003 2 2001 i DACRON This material consists of a polyester layer where Drsails mechanical properties are significantly high However its resistance to peeling is not very good To improve its resistance it is recommended to sand the surface using wet anding paper and clean it up with a cloth DrSails mecha nical properties with this material are as follows SINGLE OVERLAP ISO N MM2 KG CM2 PSI 527 3 199 En TAFETA DrSails mechanical properties with this material are as follows SINGLE OVERLAP N MM2 KG CM2 PSI ISO 11003 2 2001 This material is made up of highly resistant fibers leading to the following mechanical DrSails properties when using SINGLE OVERLAP N MM2 KG CM2 PSI ISO 11003 2 2001 D e A laminated composite of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene fibers DrSails mechanical properties with this material are as follows SOLAPE SIMPLE ISO 527 3 1996 N MM2 KG CM2 PSI Cuben Fiber Film 13 13 0 188 6 oy This material consists of a double nylon layer Drsails mechanical properties are significantly high However its resistance to peeling is not very good To improve it it is recommended to sand the surface using wet sanding paper and clean it up with a cloth DrSails mech
53. ng market while keeps investing in product development and branching out into other markets industrial building DIY etc i B e E a pm F i E E a a z ib a p a a T ee eat a Ye TE A i nk This user manual is meant to give a better understanding of the DrSails products features and benefit while enhancing the user experience Information concerning safety procedures product handling and application techniques will also be found in this manual through practical examples DrSails combines a set of qualities and mechanical features that make it the perfect product in the sailing field An extensive set of characteristics need to be present to achieve that status toughness peeling resistance flexibility thermal resistance impact absorption viscosity color and cost Click on DrSails website www drsails com to find additional information on DrSails applications explained throughout this USER MANUAL All kinds of examples can be found from the simplest ones i e how to use DrSails to more sophisticated techniques such as how to repair sails or neoprene was invented in 1950 BY DR PIERRE CASTAN Swiss AND DR S O GREENLEE USA simultaneously EPOXI REZINE 1 1 DESCRIPTION OF DrSails FEATURES DrSails is known for being FAST FLEXIBLE STRUCTURAL and UNDERWATER These four features make it an ideal solution for emergency repairs The following tutorials are pr
54. nsity can be modified through additives to achieve the desired properties of the different uses and applications 2 2 6 STIFFNESS AND FLEXIBILITY DrSails stiffness reached 63 on Shore A scale The resulting mixture is ductile and stretches up to a maximum of 108 which makes it a flexible epoxy based adhesive Still its flexibility does not compromise its structural attributes In order to im prove DrSails stiffness it is necessary to apply thicker doses nclude a thickness flexibility panel 2 2 7 UNDERWATER WATER RESISTANCE DrSails is a hydrophobic product as a result of its chemical composition This means DrSails is able to solidify while submerged in a large variety of liquids The hardening process underwater and in dry conditions is exactly the same but the mechanical properties get reduced by 5 when used underwater COMPARISON BETWEEN A DIAMOND AND DRSAILS Q Drsalts 2 Handling DrSails The falroriney Tedandotry 2 3 DrSails HANDLING PROCEDURES 2 3 1 DS265 USER METHOD 265ML The product consists of a coaxial cartridge with two components A and B with net contents of 265 ml five mixing nozzles single use attached to the cartridge and the safety cap PREPARATION The surfaces should be cleaned of dust grease and dirt There is no need to dry the surfaces 1 Remove the cap and pistol from the cartridge and store them 2 Take a nozzle located in the gun and inserted into t
55. olypropylene polyethylene Teflon 2 Handling DrSails Q Drsalls The Atloriney Telndoyy 2 3 DrSails HANDLING PROCEDURES 2 35 2 DS10 amp DS25 USER METHOD 10ML amp 25ML The product consists of a syringe with two components A and B two single use mixing nozzles attached to the syringe and the safety cap PREPARATION The surfaces should be cleaned of dust grease and dirt There is no need to dry the surfaces 1 Remove the cap from the syringe as shown in figure 1 and store it 2 Even out the two components Place the syringe upright and apply pressure to the plunger until the two components come out simultaneously 3 Take a nozzle located in the clip and insert it into the head of the syringe 4 To attach the mixing nozzle to the syringe proceed as shown in figure 2 After insertion turn the screw 90 degrees 5 Push the plunger figure 3 and the components A and B will mix together through the nozzle If the components do not even out it is advisable to discard the first part of the product about half of the length of the nozzle of the first application to ensure that the mixture is suitable 6 After the product has been applied to the surfaces put them together and apply pressure evenly spreading the adhesive in the bond area The mixture will be usable for 8 minutes After 20 25 minutes the product is cured and the joint will be able to withstand loads of up 200kg cm
56. oth piece 2 DS10 PREPARATION DRSAILS 10ML DESCRIPTION Example showing how to repair a crack on a surfboard 4 APPLY DRSAILS IN ZIGZAG OVER THE REPAIR AREA AND EXTEND THROUGHOUT USING A SCRAPPER OR SIMILAR DEVICE 5 REMOVE EXCESS FLUID USING A SCRAPPER 6 APPLY PRESSURE ON THE GRIP 7 WAIT FOR 22 MINUTES 4 Tips amp Tricks Q Drsalls The Atloriney Tedhmdetyy 4 4 UNDERWATER AND WET REPAIRS 4 4 1 RIGID BONDING WET CONDITIONS DESCRIPTION Example showing how to merge two aluminum pieces submerged under water REPAIR TYPE Flexible rigid filling bonding refilling laminating fortifying thermal insula tion electrical insulation crash resis tant waterproofing watertightness MATERIAL TYPE Aluminum steel inox wood glass composite carbon composite cop per cement glass polyester MULTIPLE USES Sailboat powerboat dinghy pneu matic sails hardware swimming pool bike clothing ski windsurf kayak USED PRODUCTS DS25 RELATED PRODUCTS SM25 DS10 SM10 1 DEFINE THE BONDING AREA AND THE AMOUNT OF DRSAILS TO BE APPLIED SEE 2 3 3 2 SETUP THE BONDING PIECE S OVERLAP PIECE ETC 3 DS25 PREPARATION DRSAILS 25ML 3 a Remove the cap and level off the components 4 APPLY DRSAILS ON THE BODING SURFACE OF ONE OF THE ALUMINIUM PLATES 5 SPREAD DRSAILS UNIFORMLY USING A SCRAPPER 6 APPLY PRESSUREFORTWOMINUTES 6 1 It
57. ovided so that DrSails users can witness the product features first hand However before checking the tutorials we advise our users to check section 2 3 Handling DrSails where a throughout description on how to properly use DrSails is explained Q Drsalls The Atlhoriney Telndoyy 1 1 1 FAST EXAMPLE build two bars one using DrSails and another using a market standard ad hesive with a hardening process over 20 minutes 1 Grab two pieces of paper of approx 7 5 x 7 5 cm and label them as follows Test piece 1 and Test piece 2 NOTE Use a post it or a page of DrSails WetNotes for labelling purposes 2 DS10 preparation DrSails 10ml 2 a Remove the cap and level off the components 3 Apply about a fifth part of DS10 DrSails 10 ml on Test piece 4 Apply the other adhesive market standard sample on Test piece 2 and spread out to form a bar sized 1x4x0 2 cM approx 5 Wait for 22 minutes and check the condition of both test pieces RESULT Test piece 1 dries faster than Test piece 2 Plus the hardening process is also affected by temperature the higher the temperature the faster DrSails changes from liquid to solid condition DrSails Easy to use feature should also be highlighted READY TO USE o the components 1 1 2 FLEXIBLE EXAMPLE Compare the flexibility between a bar built using Drsails and one using an epoxy based adhesive from a different brand 1 G
58. p peel off emergency repair leech Spinnaker s tear Windsurf s emergency repair tear repair overlap Kitesurf s emergency repair Windsurf s emergency peel off tear 1 SPOT THE AREA TO BE REPAIR 1 1 Mix water and soap and soak the plastic tank 1 2 Blow through the tank s filling mouth 1 2 1 Should a micro pore exist a soap bubble might form on the tank s surface 1 2 2 Sand using sandpaper n 80 th 2 CLEAN THE AREA WITH ACETONE AND A RAG 2 1 PREPARE THE PATCH 3 DS10 PREPARATION DRSAILS 10ML 3 a Remove the cap and level off 4 APPLY DRSAILS OVER THE PATCH 5 PLACE THE PATCH SYMMETRICAL TO THE BREAKAGE AND APPLY PRESSURE TO THE PATCH USING A SCRAPPER TO REMOVE THE EXTRA FLUID 6 WAIT FOR 22 MINUTES AND GO BACK SAILING Q Drsalls 4 Tips amp Tricks eG ee 4 2 FLEXIBLE BONDING REPAIRS 4 2 11 RIB S BREAKAGE REPAIR TEAR DESCRIPTION Example showing how to repair a rib s tube tear 2 IF NEEDED PREPARE THE PATCH REPAIR TYPE BLUNT EDGES Flexible bonding sealing fortifying MATERIAL TYPE Neoprene MULTIPLE USES eee ee ee Surf diving powerboat dinghy 2 2 Cut the patch perimeter and round windsurf kitesurfing kayak the corners USED PRODUCTS DS10 RELATED PRODUCTS SM10 DS25 3 PASTE TAPE AROUND THE SM25 PERIMETER OF THE DAMAGE AREA 2 1 Draw the outline on the patch 4 DS10 PREPARATION DRSAILS
59. ponent is used The margin of error of target ratio 1 1 is 2 depending on the volume weigh applied of each component To avoid obtaining an unbalanced mixture a complete read of the procedure for levelling off the components is essential 2 2 4 VISCOSITY DrSails viscosity level is 26500 cP on component A and 24500 cP on component B which is an equivalent ratio to mayonnaise viscosity 16000 25000 cP Once components A and B are mixed the resulting viscosity will be in the range of 2000000 cP If the mixture of both components is not properly balanced the viscosity level will remain at 25000cP Viscosity DrSails Ketchup DrSails stickiness level can be modified through additives such as acetone type solvent or thickening agents carbon fiber glass fiber micro glass spheres and solid particles It should be highlighted that mechanical properties and hardening process could chang if DrSails viscosity is modified Mayonnaise Peanut butter RECOMMENDATION Heating up the resin or the stiffener can lower the mixture s viscosity thus facilitating its ability to laminate surfaces Never heat up the mixture or the stiffener at a temperature higher than 50 C 2 Handling DrSails Q Drsalls The Adorinty Tedhmdetyry 2 2 DrSails CHEMICAL COMPOSITION 2 2 5 DENSITY The density of both components is as follows 1 13 g ml 25 C for component A and 0 98 g ml 25 C for component B De
60. r s tear Windsurf s emergency repair tear Windsurf s peel off emergency repair overlap 1 SPOT THE REPAIR AREA AND CLEAN UP 1 1 Spot the damaged overlapping area 1 2 Clean up with acetone and a cloth piece 1 3 Cut off the frayed threads 2 OVERLAPPING MATERIAL SETUP PATCHES 2 1 How to define the overlapping area 2 1 1 External overlap width 2 1 1 1 Based on the sail type Strong winds Allow 4 mm for each overlapping cm in relation to the breakage s symmetry axi ll Moderate winds Allow 2mm for each overlapping cm in relation to the breakage s symmetry axis Ill Light winds Omm 2 1 2 External patch length Allow the breakage s length plus 5 cm on each side 2 1 5 Internal patch width Same as the external 2 1 4 Internal patch length Same as the external 2 2 Patch preparation external and internal 2 2 1 Draw the outline over the internal patch 2 2 2 Cut the internal patch perimeter and round the corners 2 2 5 Repeat the same procedure for the external patch 4 Tips amp Tricks Q Drsalls The Adroriney Terndegy 4 2 FLEXIBLE BONDING REPAIRS 4 2 9 KITESURF S BREAKAGE REPAIR TEAR 3 PASTE TAPE AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE DAMAGE AREA 3 1 Leave a gap of 5 mm approximately between the overlap s edge and the tape 4 DS25 PREPARATION DRSAILS 25ML 5 APPLY DRSAILS IN ZIGZAG ALL OVER THE INTERNAL OVERLAP S AREA
61. rSails has been applied and apply pressure 5 Wait for 22 minutes until the hardening process finishes starting since DrSails application 6 Check results STANDS UP to 160 8 eS 1 1 4 UNDERWATER EXAMPLE Showcase how DrSails performance under water is practically as powerful as in dry conditions RESULT DrSails hardening process takes the same amount of time in dry and under water conditions As to its mechanical features these are only reduced by 5 when applied under water 1 Fill up a recipient with water of any kind 2 Prepare two flat bars Test piece 1 and Test piece 2 made of wood aluminium carbon etc with the following dimensions 10 cm long 2 cm wide and 5 mm thick 2 1Thegiven dimensions are recommended but can be modified if needed 3 DS10 format preparation 10 ml DrSails cap and level off the components WATERPROOF UNDERWATER amp 4 Place Test piece 1 inside the recipient full of water and apply DrSails following a zig zag pattern 5 Spread out uniformly with the help of a scrapper The bonding surface dimension should be of 2 cm x 2 cm 6 Combine Test piece 2 with Test piece 1 where DrSails has been applied and apply pressure 7 Wait for 22 minutes until the drying process finishes starting since DrSails initial application 8 C5 2 Handling DrSails Q Drsalts The Atloriney Telndoyy 2 1 DrSails SAFE
62. rab two pieces of paper of approx 7 5 x 7 5 cm and label them as follows Test piece 1 and Test piece 2 NOTE Use a postit or a page of DrSails WetNotes for labelling purposes 2 DS10 preparation DrSails 10ml 2 a Remove the cap and level off 3 Apply about a fifth part of DS10 DrSails 10 ml on Test piece 1 4 Apply the other adhesive market standard sample on Test piece 2 and spread out to form a bar sized 1x4x0 2 cM approx 5 Wait for 22 minutes until DrSails hardening process finished and disassemble Test Piece 1 6 Wait for 24 hours disassemble it ans test it RESULT DrSails bar is 100 flexible and resistant whereas the one built with a different adhesive is more fragile Situable FOR THIN LAYERS Q Drsalls The Arariweg Tedhmdotry 1 1 3 STRUCTURAL EXAMPLE Check DrSails resilience to different mechanical efforts 1 Grab two flat bars Test piece 1 and Test piece 2 made of Wood aluminum carbon etc with the following dimensions 10 cm long 2 cm wide and 5 mm thick 11 The given dimensions are recommended but can be modified if needed 2 DS10 format preparation DrSails 10ml 2 a Remove the cap and level off the components 3 Apply DrSails on Test piece 1 following a zig zag pattern and spread out uniformly with the help of a scrapper The bonding surface dimension should be of 2 cm x 2 cm 4 Combine Test piece 2 with Test piece 1 where D
63. rnal overlap perimeter and round the corners 2 2 5 Repeat the same procedure for the external patch 3 DS25 PREPARATION DRSAILS 25ML 4 APPLY DRSAILS THROUGHOUT THE OVERLAPPING AREA IN ZIGZAG INTERNAL 4 1 A distance of 1cm to 3cm between the zigzag lines is recommended 5 SPREAD DRSAILS UNIFORMLY THROUGHOUT THE INTERNAL OVERLAP WITH THE HELP OF A SCRAPPER OR SIMILAR DEVICE 6 PLACE THE PATCH SYMMETRICAL TO THE BREAKAGE AND APPLY PRESSURE TO THE PATCH USING A SCRAPPER TO REMOVE THE EXTRA PRODUCT 7 WAIT FOR 22 MINUTES 8 REPEAT STEPS 5 6 Y 7 FOR THE EXTERNAL PATCH 9 TO IMPROVE PEELING RESISTANCE REINFORCE THE OVERLAPPING BORDERS AND STICK SELF BONDING FABRIC 10 WAIT FOR 22MINUTES AND HOIST THE JIB AGAIN 4 Tips amp Tricks Q Drsalls The Adloriney Tein dogy 4 1 EMERGENCY REPAIRS 4 1 7 WINDSURF SAIL EMERGENCY REPAIR TEARING DESCRIPTION Example showing how to repair a tearing on a windsurf sail REPAIR TYPE flexible bonding fortifying and emergency MATERIAL TYPE Mylar MULTIPLE USES Sailboat sails windsurf kitesurf USED PRODUCTS DS25 RELATED PRODUCTS SM25 DS10 SM RELATED TIPS amp TRICKS Mainsail s emergency repair main leech Jib s emergency repair batten pockets Jib s emergency repair tear Spinnaker s emergency repair tear Spinnaker s emergency repair overlap peel off Spinnaker s breakage repair leech tear Win
64. uct as possible with a scrapper made of plastic wood or metal If needed heat up the epoxy to ease the process Finish by cleaning up the surface with a piece of cloth and acetone 2 4 2 MATERIALS PREPARATION 2 4 2 1 TECHNICAL PLASTICS DrSails can handle most of existing plastic types However it is recommended to properly setup the surface by using an abrasive product or equivalent When using plastic types POM C PC PEEK or similar DrSails can put up with reasonable shear stress of around 50kg cmz2 Instead when it comes to plastic types like PA PP PE Teflon DrSails shear stress resilience will be limited to 20 kg cm2 As a result the below procedure for setting up the surface should be followed To obtain a structural bonding strength it is necessary to remove all sort of paint residues rust films unmolding agents oil dust and any kind of pollutant However the surface preparation effort depends on the bonding strength as well as the aging resistance desired by the user A quick and standard surface preparation can be performed using a fine and clean abrasive such as isopropyl alcohol followed by cleaning up with a standard solvent to remove remaining particles USAGE GUIDELINES 1 Sanding and cleaning the adhering surface a Sand the surface using sandpaper n 80 b Clean up the surface using a solvent isopropyl alcohol c Remove the surface coating use acetone or similar d C
65. ve the same volume of each component A and B respectively with an error margin of 5 in volume This slight volume deviation between components makes levelling them off before the first use necessary Otherwise the mixture risks losing its 1 1 desired ratio As a consequence components need to be balanced before using them for the first time The procedure the carry out this task is different for each format 2 3 4 1 DS10 amp DS25 BALANCE 2 3 4 1 1 Procedure A 1 Remove the cap turn it 90 clockwise shape 1 2 Apply pressure on the plunger shape 2 to balance both components Note Do not exert too much pressure Recommendation Keep the component s exit tubes on a surface at an inclination of 45 to stop unwanted product leaks shape 3 3 Shape 4 shows the difference between final and initial form 2 3 1 1 2 Procedure B 1 Remove the cap from the syringe shape 1 and keep it in a safe place 2 Grab a nozzle placed over the clip 3 The nozzle needs to be fixed as shown on shape 2 After inserting it rotate the thread 90 4 Press the plunger shape 3 It is advised to discard the first sample of the mixture and then place the syringe in vertical position with the nozzle pointing upwards Note The right mixture 1 1 ratio should have a white pinkish color 2 3 4 2 DS265 BALANCE 2 3 4 2 1 Procedure A 1 Remove the cap rotating counterclockwise shape 1 2 Insert t

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