Pannier patching proofing

[FrothNinja]

My 2 year old Ortleib has a small hole & a partial cut (see pic). Looking to do a permanent repair. Planning on stitching/darning the hole with dyneema thread & a backing patch. It's what I use for proofing that is problem - don't won't it damage the fabric. Anyone done a long term repair on their Ortleibs?
Thanks 👍

 

[fossyant]

I've just stitched mine together with normal cotton - not leaked as I use them commuting and they have been battered. I might run some superglue over a longer repair.

 

[FrothNinja]

I've just stitched mine together with normal cotton - not leaked as I use them commuting and they have been battered. I might run some superglue over a longer repair.

I've got some superglue but when I used it on a backpack repair (cordura I think) it reacted adversely.

 

[figbat]

Also worth knowing that super glue is not waterproof. Under constant soaking it will weaken.

 

[andrew_s]

I glued on a patch of similar material, from a kit originally meant for my caving oversuit (similar to this), to fix a hole worn through by a rack bolt. It's been on 20 or 25 years now (Front Rollers, classic)
Ortlieb used to sell a similar repair kit (E 163), but it seems to be no longer available.
There's a Vaude kit for their Aqua panniers, but they are PVC free so I doubt it would be suitable for Ortlieb Classic (but may be better for Plus panniers)

 

[Chief Broom]

Tent repair kit?

 

[FrothNinja]

Thanks, they would probably work on panniers with similar fabric but the material on the Ortleibs is quite heavy and there are bonding issues

 

[StuAff]

You can get that repaired by Lyon, the UK Ortlieb distributors. Had a similar hole repaired on a Back Roller City last year, for the (I considered reasonable) sum of £15. Drop them a line at helpdesk@lyon.co.uk

 

[simongt]

Duck Tape - !
'If it moves; Duck Tape, if it doesn't, WD40 - ! '

 

[FrothNinja]

You can get that repaired by Lyon, the UK Ortlieb distributors. Had a similar hole repaired on a Back Roller City last year, for the (I considered reasonable) sum of £15. Drop them a line at helpdesk@lyon.co.uk

I may well do that, ta