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This kit is a life saver, and I have no complaints with it. It's compact and easy to use, comes with plenty of patches and more than enough glue, and it will dependably patch your tubes if applied correctly. I'll buy another kit when this one runs out. The inside of the case has some handy little instructions, but they're condensed, so watch the official Park Tool video if you're unsure how to use it. The only thing that could potentially be confusing is that the instructions only say to "peel off the backing" but each patch is actually sandwiched between a piece of cellophane-like material and a piece of foil-like material. After sanding and waiting for the glue to dry, what you want to do is peel off the foil piece but leave the clear piece on, then put the now naked side of the patch over the hole and apply pressure for a minute or two. Leave the clear piece there when reinstalling the tube; it won't hurt anything. The Park Tool video also includes this handy tip: mark the location of the hole with an X in chalk or marker or pen or something, because after you sand and apply the glue, it's going to be practically invisible.

I keep 3 brand new inner tubes in my house at all times, carry 1 spare tube in my saddle bag, but the security that these patches provide is unparalleled. Before my road bike handling at night was decent, I found myself rolling through debris and oversized NYC potholes. The first puncture I got was 2 blocks from my house when I was returning home (what luck!) and I quickly scampered home to patch it up with this kit. Here's what I did: 1) Rubbed the hole in my inner tube with isopropyl alcohol 2) Let it dry 3) Sanded the area around the puncture 4) Applied a thin layer adhesive 5) Waited until it was tacky (like applying a false eyelash, I've heard) 6) Applied the patch (leaving the plastic top layer on) 7) Reinstalled my inner tube and tire. This amazing little kit worked wonders a few days ago when a piece of metal got embedded in my tire and punctured the same tube again. Because of this little kit that fits so handily in my saddle bag, I was able to retain my inner tube and avoid using a new one, which saves me money in the long run. This kit is a must have! Please don't leave home without it!

I never experienced any issues with my tubes after using this patch

I had two bicycle tubes that leaked. I patched them with an old patch kit and they leaked as soon as i blew them up. I removed the old patches and sealed them up with these. They are thick and stretchy and have worked so far on both tubes. Be sure to scratch the area with the sand-paper like sheet, included. Also, use a thin layer of glue and let it dry for a few minutes before applying the patch, as per the instructions. It's a small kit, but there are several different sizes included.It fits nicely in my saddle bag. I probably should have rated the product with 5 stars. The only reason I didn't was because I think there should be a few more patches included. I hope this helps you make a decision if you are considering this product. It's good and I would recommend it to a friend. I might even get another one if I use up all the patches.

I wonder how long the glue will last before drying up? Time will tell.