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Arcola
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Patches are best done with Fiber Glass in my opinion. You can't sand the Kev patch after it is glassed.
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anthonyp007
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I know Northstar recommends fiberglass as well, unless you’ve got some huge damage, I would use glass, as Arcola suggests, Kevlar fibers fray when sanding. Tough to work with unless you’re super experienced.
Tony
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momike
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I used a fiberglass patch and 2 part epoxy from Lowe's, most chain stores have some variation. Use the search engine on this site and read through all the results. Alot of info valuable info about canoe repair.
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ILcdr
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Kevlar or fiberglass tape works nice. Two of the edges are finished, so less fraying. You still need epoxy to adhere it.
http://www.raka.com/standard_woven_fiberglass_tape.html
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riverrunner
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If you can find a old Kevlar body armor vest one can get some good patches out of t.hat
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prizes14
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I just got my first used Kevlar canoe and it needs some patches. Patch kits seem really expensive but I was wondering if anyone knows if this Kevlar on Amazon would be what I need to fix my canoe?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CV6GQL1/?coliid=I2RECL7P74Z65Q&colid=17FIVNLIR97RQ&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
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mirth
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You'd be better off just getting a yard of fabric & specially-sharpened scissors from Sweet Composites or one of the other boatbuilding sites.
If you're close to MSP then stop by Northwest Canoe, he'll sell you the supplies you need too.
I'd be hesitant using random Kevlar off of Amazon, the link you shared doesn't state whether it's Kev-49 or Kev-29. 49 is for composite applications, 29 is ballistic (like, bulletproof vests).
Depending on your damage regular woven fiberglass might be better, and as others have pointed out, fiberglass can be sanded. Kevlar fuzzes.
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