Figure 4-6. Rectangular Patch

TO 14P3-5-61

Section IV

Paragraph 4-10A

to touch and place coated side of patch to coated side of

garment.

e. Center patch over damaged area (Figures 4-6,

4-7, and 4-8). Roll firmly to eliminate wrinkles and

channels. Dust repaired area with talc.

Figure 4-8. Round Patch

f. Patches will be square, circular. or rectangular

in shape with rounded corners and cut large enough to

extend 3/8-inch beyond the edge of defect as shown in

Figures 4-6, 4-7, and 4-8. The cemented area shall be

slightly larger than the patch to prevent loose edges.

g. Thin areas of coating and minute holes or

Figure 4-6. Rectangular Patch

punctures in coverall. especially in area of the slide

fastener, may be repaired as follows:

(1) Wipe abraded area with acetone to insure

area free of foreign matter and dusting powder.

(2) Brush on two very light coats of MIL-A-55

allowing coat to dry before applying second coat. Allow

second coat to dry thoroughly and dust brushed area

lightly with talc.

4-10A. Hood and gloves requiring repair due to snags,

tears, or punctures will be repaired as outlined in

paragraph 4-10. The number and size of patches on the

gloves will be limited to not more than three patches per

glove and each patch will not exceed 3 square inches in

size.

NOTE

All patches will be cemented to the outside of hood

and gloves.

Figure 4-7. Rectangular Patch(Puncture)

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