5 Steps To Patch Your Kayak With Gator Guards

5 Steps To Patch Your Kayak With Gator Guards

This is a great article from Kayak Angler on how to apply a patch to a poly rotomolded boat or ABS Thermoformed boat using products like Gator Patch. 

Even tough 
rotomolded and thermoformed kayaks need protection and repair. Gator Patch polyester resin patches from Gator Guards are the strongest way to protect or fix contact points on a kayak. Now, the patch material comes in a 36-inch roll to fix or protect any part of the boat.



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