Repair Procedure – Patch Repair

Technical Bulletin
August 2010 • Page 1 of 2

For AerFilm™, AerTrim™ & AerLam™ Products

This repair procedure will provide a step by step guideline to repair small damages on AerFilm,
AerTrim and AerLam products. It is recommended to replace damaged decorative laminate if
the damaged area is too large to be repaired.

Tools & Materials Required

• Non-Abrasive Cloth Moistened with Water • Isopropyl Alcohol / MEK
• Color-Matched Repair AerMend available from • Tape
Schneller • Sharp Knife / Cutter
• General All-Purpose Cleaner (Formula 409) • Contact Adhesive (e.g. Bostik
• Small Roller 1357, Fastbond 5, 10, 30)

Procedure
1. Identification ( Patch Repair )
Identify the damage area, it is only recommended to use patch repair procedure for areas which
are ¾” (about 19.05mm) diameter or smaller. (If any repairing areas are larger than 0.56”²
(363mm²), the decorative laminate should be replaced)
2. Pre- Application
The damaged areas must be clean and free of all dirt, grease, oil or other contaminants.
Cleaning can be done using non-abrasive cloth moistened with water. For mild or moderate
stains, household detergents or isopropyl alcohol are recommended. Note: Do not sand or
polish the decorative laminate surface.
(1)
Cut a small repair patch of the similar decorative laminate which is at least 25% larger than
the damage area. (2) Placed the small repair patch onto the damaged area, Tape the repair
patch over the damaged area. (3) Use a sharp knife/cutter and insert a cut into the repair patch
and the damaged surface, making sure that both layers are cut together. Remove the taped
repair patch to expose the damaged area.

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Technical Bulletin
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Procedure
(4)
Carefully remove the damaged laminate to expose the “cut-out” area of the surface. The
repair patch should match perfectly with “cut-out” area. Apply a thin even coat of adhesive on
both the repair patch and the “cut-out” area. Allow the contact adhesive to dry. (Follow the
adhesive manufacturer’s recommendations/ Instructions)
(5)
Carefully align the repair patch to the “cut-out” area and apply it. (6) Clean the visible edges of
the “repaired” area making sure the surface are free from all dirt, grease, oil or excess adhesive.
Damaged
Laminate

“Cut-out”
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3. Application
Use only the specific customized AerMend. It is a Repair/Touchup type of tool developed by
Schneller. It offers versatility and efficiency of application because of its quick drying properties.
It is customized to match the color of Schneller’s decorative materials. Before opening the cap,
shake the pen until ball rattles. The rattling steel ball will ensure the paint in the pen is mixed
uniformly. Uncap the pen and pump the felt point tip to start the paint flowing. The amount of
paint flows will depend on the number of pumps. (7) Fill the paint into the repaired edges and
(8)
allow drying. (9) The paint is quick drying and will be dry in <5 min. Note: Drying times vary
with the thickness of the paint coating and environmental conditions.
Optional: Prior to the paint being dry completely, apply a small piece of the similar decorative
laminate onto the repaired surface. Use a nylon roller and transfer the texture onto the repaired
surface. Note: The texturing method is used to reduce gloss level and mimic the original
texture. Texture transfers may vary and are not 100% identical to the original texture.

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Data and information provided free of charge by Schneller, LLC for corporate and/or educational informational purposes only. The information provided is believed to be accurate, but
Schneller and its suppliers do not warrant or guarantee such accuracy. Schneller expressly assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or usefulness of information provided by any third
party data or content provider. Schneller shall have no obligation to update or otherwise supplement or correct any data provided. Neither Schneller nor any of its data or content
providers shall be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon.