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Five Ten Stealth C4 Rand Patch Kit

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David Coley · · UK · Joined Oct 2013 · Points: 70

Hi, anyone used this? If so, any thoughts?

Thanks

Marty C · · Herndon, VA · Joined Aug 2008 · Points: 70

David - I've tried it; decided it was not that good.

Lately, I have been using a product called "Liquid Tape".
It is liquid rubber and is sold in the electrical department of hardware stores to insulate open electrical connections.

I originally bought it to coat the ends of my ropes; both to seal the ends and to quickly identify/find the ends. It comes in the following colors - red, black, green, and white.

Liquid (rubber) tape

Kent Richards · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2009 · Points: 81
Marty C wrote:David - I've tried it; decided it was not that good.
What about it wasn't good?

Marty C wrote: Lately, I have been using a product called "Liquid Tape".
Is it grippy and durable enough for high-use spots like heels or tops of crack shoes?
Marty C · · Herndon, VA · Joined Aug 2008 · Points: 70

Oops - my error. I mistakenly thought you were asking about the "5-10 Stealth Paint"

In reply to the other question - the Liquid Tape works great for filling in wear spots in the rand/sole/heal area.

I doubt it is as sticky as stealth rubber, but it can help extend the life of your shoes.

David Coley · · UK · Joined Oct 2013 · Points: 70

Marty, would it work to cover, say, 1cm long worn-to-the-leather type hole in the rand?
Thanks

Marty C · · Herndon, VA · Joined Aug 2008 · Points: 70

David - that is what I use it for.
It isn't as sticky as stealth rubber, but I am
sure it is stickier than the leather.

A (poorly focused) photo attached. Shoe has
seen at least a dozen or so pitches after
liquid tape application.

At $5/bottle, how can you go wrong. Liquid
tape goes on with an included brush and dries
in 5-10 minutes.

Rand repair with liquid tape

David Coley · · UK · Joined Oct 2013 · Points: 70

Thanks

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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