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LadyHibiscus -> Latex clothing repair? (11/1/2007 7:28:58 PM)

Okay, the moral of this story is, latex clothing does not appreciate temperature changes!

That said, I got my latex out of storage, and I am determined to keep my ballgown!  It has several large areas of "bloom", whiteness that I would think was plasticizer if it were a plastic dress.  It appears that these are areas of deterioration.  There are tiny straight separations in the latex that look like razor cuts.  These separations are not in stress areas (on THIS piece!) so I can fix them from the inside with electrical tape, but what about the whiteness?  Will anything "replenish" latex?

Thanks for any insights---



John665623 -> RE: Latex clothing repair? (11/1/2007 8:21:25 PM)

I would reccomend puting a latex patch on the inside to support all the small cracks.  Consider using an old or inexpensive latex garmet.  Clean the patch and the area to be patched with alcohol first.  You can use rubber cement.  Just follow the directions.  Polish it after with a latex conditioner or Armorall.  Keep it conditioned and store in a cool, dry place away from UV light. 



azropedntied -> RE: Latex clothing repair? (11/1/2007 9:42:18 PM)

Two words for ya " Black Beauty ".. Polish condition and buff , like the ole shampoo bottle says  rince and repeat if needed . That may do the trick .That stuff is awesome for your  latex rubber and pvc items , besides i always like to start with the cheapest solutions first . If the gown does need repair i would suggest adding another color  instead of try'n to match what you have .Like if its an all black gown use strips  of purple and glue into place .Ditch the idea of electical tape , and use jons patch ideas ,and use latex  only  glues . good luck . 



PrincessinLatex -> RE: Latex clothing repair? (11/1/2007 11:13:41 PM)

John has the best solution thus far. You can "patch" it by glueing a patch of latex to the back of it. It should be almost invisible if you take your time to align things correctly. The *best* type of adhesive to use is a solvent based rubber adhesive. You can get the solvent and adhesive at Michaels or Hobby Lobby under the name Bestine/Best Test (they should be right next to each other.) 4 parts adhesive to one part solvent should do the trick. Make sure the area to be patched is super clean (of dirt and silicone) you can use alcohol. . .but acetone would probably work better. . .or even the solvent. Use a wall paper roller to roll out any air bubbles and make it smooth. That should give you a patch that is just as good as new ;)

As for the discoloration. . .your best bet is to use something like Black Beauty to condition it. Also, see if silicone spray will help it. You can get it relatively inexpensively if you look at some of the home brewery sites. . .look for food grade silicone spray that they use for gaskets and o-rings for machines that come in contact with food products (or beer.)

Hope this helps.



latexbarbiets -> RE: Latex clothing repair? (11/2/2007 3:53:43 AM)

Once latex rot starts to set in, nothing you can do about it. Lesson to learn is to do proper care and storage and it will last you a very long time. 



EclipseAbove -> RE: Latex clothing repair? (11/2/2007 7:53:48 AM)

I wouldn't use Armor All on your latex products.  I've found that it slowly breaks down the latex and after a few years, the item is just ruined.  I lost a couple of really nice items.  I have heard the same thing from other people as well.  I switched to STP Son-of-a-gun a couple of years ago and so far I haven't had a problem.



LadyHibiscus -> RE: Latex clothing repair? (11/2/2007 8:20:15 AM)

Thanks so much for your suggestions!  I have a skirt that I had to trash, I will retrieve it to patch.  I am not much of a latex wearer, I really don't feel it suits me, but my ballgown is another matter.  I will try the Black Beauty, I have heard that Armorall is not the best thing for latex as well.



BootBlackBlast -> RE: Latex clothing repair? (11/2/2007 10:56:21 AM)

While Black Beauty is okay, all the rubberists and bootblacks I know myself included stick to either Food Grade Silicone Spray or a High quality Silicone Lube like Wet Platinum or Pjur Eros...



LadyHibiscus -> RE: Latex clothing repair? (11/2/2007 9:06:15 PM)

I think I am going to go with the silicone spray, I know that the silicone lube is fabulous.  Another maybe dumb question---is it possible to use Liquid Latex to paint on other latex?  I've used it on other textiles to good effect, but I am curious about whether it can be used to decorate existing latex.




azropedntied -> RE: Latex clothing repair? (11/2/2007 10:31:55 PM)

You can use liquid latex but  it will not last .I have painted it on clothing  for a fetish ball nights fun  but  not for a repair .



John665623 -> RE: Latex clothing repair? (11/3/2007 10:26:18 AM)

Armorall - I just wanted to say that I think the idea that Armorall is bad for latex is more of a myth, rumor or urban legand.  I have used it for over 22 years with no issues at all.  Its designed for rubber, vinyl and colored plastic.  I think it conditions the latex as well as shines it.  Some other products like silicone just snine it.  I have some great latex items that are over 22 years old now and they are in as good condition as the day I recieved them.  I use Armorall with almost every use.  I do store my latex as reccomended in a cool dark closet. 

I would never want anyone to do harm to their latex, so do what you feel is best. 



MisPandora -> RE: Latex clothing repair? (11/3/2007 10:40:45 AM)

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ORIGINAL: LadyHibiscus

I think I am going to go with the silicone spray, I know that the silicone lube is fabulous.  Another maybe dumb question---is it possible to use Liquid Latex to paint on other latex?  I've used it on other textiles to good effect, but I am curious about whether it can be used to decorate existing latex.



Eros products are excellent, but a fortune.  Wet platinum is a similar formulation, but cheaper.

Just beware when using the silicone sprays that most often, you'll see "pucker" happen on the areas that you've only lightly touched.  Those areas will straighten out and go back to normal in an hour or two after hanging and settling.



BootBlackBlast -> RE: Latex clothing repair? (11/3/2007 8:19:36 PM)

Yes I stand updated by MisPandora and that is fine with me. Eros is expensive. I just forget that sometimes because I get lube for free most of the time from my job at leatherpost.com Although, I must say all the Titan Men were lubed up for Folsom by me this year using Wet Platinum and I really like it. And as Pandora points out it is generally much less expensive. And I just can't wait to try Gun Oil.



MisPandora -> RE: Latex clothing repair? (11/5/2007 7:50:58 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: BootBlackBlast

Yes I stand updated by MisPandora and that is fine with me. Eros is expensive. I just forget that sometimes because I get lube for free most of the time from my job at leatherpost.com Although, I must say all the Titan Men were lubed up for Folsom by me this year using Wet Platinum and I really like it. And as Pandora points out it is generally much less expensive. And I just can't wait to try Gun Oil.

Gun Oil is fantastic (it's silicone too) but I have constant problems with the bottles leaking.



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