How to Restore a Torn Nike Flip-Flop

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Description: Nike Flip-Flops are a very common item in a...

Steps:

1. Remove all rough edges with 120 grit sandpaper from the torn parts of the flip-flop.

2. Clean off any additional residue with soap, water, and a towel or toothbrush.
3. Allow the flip-flop to air dry before moving on.

4. Gently apply the adhesive on the torn parts of the flip-flop.
5. Make sure the torn parts are completely covered. Overspill is okay.
6. Connect and hold the parts of the flip-flop to the adhesive with your hands for 5 minutes. After the 5 minutes the adhesive will be hard enough to let it sit. Let the adhesive dry for 24 hours.
7. Be sure to wear gloves and be in a ventilated environment when applying the adhesive.

8. Once the adhesive is dry remove any extra adhesive that might have spilled over with the sandpaper.

9. Take the needle and thread and begin to sew a cross stitch from the strap to the torn part of the flip-flop.
10. It may be easier to use an upholstery needle to get through the rubber material.

11. Cover the stitched region with Plasti Dip.
12. Allow 4 hours to dry.
13. Make sure to apply the Plastic Dip in a proper environment with venalation or outside.