How to Use a Tire Patch Plug: Step-by-Step Repair Guide

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July 7, 2026

Step 1: Damage marking

Locate and use Crayon to mark all damage on the inside and outside of the tire

Step 2: Foreign object removal & injury inspection

Pull out the nail with the Nail Removal Tool Use the Knurled probe through the hole. Inspect the injury use Power-Awl tool. If the angle of the injury channel is less than 35 degrees, A one-piece repair system can be used.

Step 3: Injury channel drilling

Drill the injury channel using a low speed buffer < 1800 rpm from the inside-out repeat 2-3 times.

Step 4: Pre-buff cleaning & scraping

Apply Pre-buff cleaner. Scrape away contaminants while the pre-Buff still wet. Repeat process 2-3 times

Step 5: Patch area marking

Mark the area according to the size of the patch on the inside. The marked area should be larger than the patch.

Step 6: Mechanical buffing & dust cleaning

Lightly buff the repair area using a low-speed buffer (<5000 RPM) with a clean buffing rasp. 18 to 36 gnt. Use a low-speed wire brush buffer (<5000 RPM) Remove buffing dust and debris from the buffed area.

Step 7: Vacuuming & surface cement application

Use an air vacuum to thoroughly remove any scraps amnd residue. Apply Rubber Cement GRC- to the buffed surface. Allow to dry 3-5minutes Allow additional drying time in cold or humid conditions.

Step 8: Channel cement application

Apply Rubber Cement GRC-to the prepared injury using knurled probe in a clockwise direction. Repeat 2-3 times.

Step 9: Stem lubrication & plug insertion

Apply Rubber Cement GRC-to the tapered portion of the stem of plug. Insert the Tire Patch PLUG

Step 10: Stem pulling & seating

Grasp the wire with pliers on the outside of the tire and pull the stem plug through the tire until the cap formsa slight indentation.

Step 11: Stitching & inner liner sealing

Continue stitching toward the edges of the repair till press completely Use Inner Liner Sealer to Seal the edges of the repair unit and the over buffed area

Step 12: Stem trimming & completion

With the stem plug relaxed, cut off the excess 1/8″ (3mm) above the tread surface. The tire is ready to be returned to service.

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