15th September 2008

Vinyl Repair – Heating Repair

I used my new heat tool today and WOW what a little wonder this thing is. It looks like a weapon from Star Wars and you have heat control, pinpoint control. This is probably got to be the neatest heat gun I’ve ever purchased, and really it’s not a conventional heat gun but an ultra torch equipped with a pistol grip fan motor.

The official name is an Enhanced Air Flow Flameless Heat Tool, and is exclusively available first through Viper Products. Check out these specs.

Viper X-7 Heat Tool

Self-igniting, butane-powered flameless heat tool
with fan assisted air flow

flameless heat tool

Eliminates scorching and burning damage to vinyl and other substrates
Ideal for pinpoint repairs on vinyl, leather, and plastic and much more…
Variable temperature 302°F to 572°F (150°C to 300°C) with fan
Enhanced air flow volume is 4 times greater with fan
Variable temperature 482°F to 932°F (250°C to 500°C) without fan
Butane-powered and completely portable/cordless, for use where no electrical outlets are available
Built-in battery-powered motor uses 4 standard AA batteries (not included)
Built-in LED light provides lighting in dark locations
Built-in stand is convenient for safety and hands-free use
Use with or without enhanced air flow and with or without shrink attachment
Ergonomic handle makes tool easy to use over an extended period of time

What I thought was cool was the control of your heat. With the fan on you get a nice low temperature for doing low heat compounds like on a leather seat. In fact today I was able to repair a hole in a drivers leather seat bolster on a GMC Envoy, a low heat repair. I just turned the flow down and fan on. I also fixed a small hole in an armrest of a Chevy Suburban, a high heat repair, this was a small crack, close to the seam. With this little heat gun I was able to pinpoint my heat and make the repair without damaging the seam, which as you know I hate messing up the seam on a vinyl repair. This time I turned the flow up and used the fan on some of it, and when I needed a little more heat I turned the fan off, and there it was. I just couldn’t go wrong with heat control.

There’s also a little led light for those unlit areas we sometimes get ourselves into. My idea for this tool is on some of the repairs I have to do on Limousines, with very low light situations.

You’ve got to have this little tool, it is a must if you do vinyl repairs. I’ve used regular ultra torches before, but didn’t have the control like this one. Normally there’s a flame you have to deal with and damage to the vinyl happens really fast with not a lot of control. Basically you burn your repair instead of melting it. With the Viper X-7 you have heat control with no flame.

Now it’s not going to replace my big heat gun for doing larger vinyl repairs, but what a great compliment.

So anyways here it is, and here’s where you can get it – Viper X-7 – Now don’t forget your promo code IG1100 for a discount.

Vinyl repairs require so many different temperatures to achieve the desired results. Heating your repair with a the right tool will get you your desired results with your automotive interior repairs.

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