Thread Number: 32628  /  Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Repairing Hoover Outer Bags with Snaps
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Post# 357658   8/14/2016 at 17:11 (2,782 days old) by Louvac (A)        

Does anyone have a newly discovered method for repairing Hoover outer bag snaps that either were pulled out of their "socket" or ripped to the edge?

Here are my thoughts so far:

I thought about sewing a strip of vinyl on the inside of the bag edges and then reattaching new snaps with a snap gun, but while in theory this seems logical, after giving it some serious thought, I realized that a sewing machine needle or manual needle will actually create a perforation and air pressure when inflated will cause it to just tear again over time like ripping a payment ticket to a bill. In fact, if Hoover had not made the perforation (the holes throughout the bag) go right to the edge the outer bag snaps would not have pulled free. It may have been better had they left edges solid and fused a reinforcement piece of similar or heavier vinyl to the edges where the snaps would be attached.

I also thought of using adhesive to attached a piece of vinyl on front and behind the hole, but it has to be an adhesive that will bond to the vinyl and cure properly because some adhesives could dissolve the existing vinyl and just make matters worse.

I also looked at Velcro or hook & loop tapes but most say not to use with flexible vinyl. And again, the adhesive can become unstable and get gooey and move around and then just let go again.

I think the idea is to create a backing behind and in front of the hole so that a new snap can be attached.

AND THAT IS THE QUESTION, What is the best method If there is one?





Post# 357694 , Reply# 1   8/15/2016 at 08:03 (2,781 days old) by portable (Corvallis, OR)        

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Well, never having done what you are attempting, I am in no position to give advice. But, it SEEMS logical (maybe?) that your last idea is the best. If the snap has something to attach to and can stay adhered, that would make for a stable base, and it hopefully would not pull away over time.

 

It will be interesting to see what ideas others have. Good luck.


Post# 357719 , Reply# 2   8/15/2016 at 15:49 (2,781 days old) by Louvac (A)        
Also, does anyone have one to spare in their parts bin?

Hey Guys!

I need a small but necessary part to my Hoover model 4019 lower handle. It's the lower handle retainer plate-the plate that goes before the large screw to stabilize and secure the handle in place. Not the silver handle bail cover plate but the painted one or a silver one is fine too.


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