Flat Tire Nail Puncture Repair

So, you’re about to drive off on vacation! Let’s throw a curve ball!

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Came out to the Dragon Wagon (my F150) and there was a flat tire. Nail puncture right in the middle. Well, here is an unexpected project for The Project Cave! A nail puncture flat tire repair. The process is straight forward and the directions are on the back of the repair kit. Fortunately, the puncture was right in the middle of the tire. If the puncture is off to the sides near the side wall of the tire, this repair should not be done. If it is a slash in the tire, this repair should not be done. It is for puncture holes only.

Safely remove the tire from the vehicle and let out any remaining air. If it is still there, remove whatever object caused the puncture. If you lost sight of the hole, put a little air back into the tire and spray the area where the hole is with some soapy water. The escaping air will form bubbles helping you to find the puncture again. Use the rough tool to clean out and scuff the hole in the tire. Insert a string into the string tool and apply some rubber cement to the string. Then insert the string into the hole to the depth specified on the directions. Once at the proper depth, quickly pull out the tool. The string with the rubber cement on it should remain behind and plug the hole. You are now ready to refill the tire with air and put it back on the vehicle.

After the repair was completed, the tire held pressure with no problems. Including 1,500 miles of driving for vacation!

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As with all of my videos, they are my opinions and for entertainment purposes only. Do not undertake any project if you are not absolutely sure about the tools you are using, proper safety procedures, the correct steps for the project, the working conditions, or anything else that may affect the outcome of the project. In other words, DO NOT ATTEMPT it if you do not know what you are doing!