{"product_id":"tube-patch-1-5-8-round-40-bx","title":"KEX KEX-001 Tube Patch, 1-5\/8\" Round (Box of 40)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n\/* Basic styling *\/\n.product-content-wrapper {\n    font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, sans-serif;\n    max-width: 1000px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    padding: 0 15px 3rem 15px !important;\n    color: #333;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n}\n.product-content-wrapper section {\n    margin: 40px 0;\n}\n.product-content-wrapper .hero {\n    display: block;\n    overflow: auto;\n}\n.product-content-wrapper img {\n    max-width: 100%;\n    height: auto;\n    margin: 1.5rem 0;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n}\n.product-content-wrapper figcaption {\n    font-size: 0.9rem;\n    color: #666;\n    text-align: center;\n    margin-top: 0.5rem;\n}\n.product-content-wrapper h2 {\n    font-size: 1.5rem;\n    margin: 2rem 0 1rem;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\n    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;\n}\n.product-content-wrapper h3 {\n    font-size: 1.2rem;\n    margin: 1.5rem 0 0.75rem;\n    font-weight: 600;\n}\n.product-content-wrapper p {\n    margin-bottom: 1rem;\n}\n.product-content-wrapper ul, .product-content-wrapper ol {\n    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n    padding-left: 1.5rem;\n}\n.product-content-wrapper li {\n    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\n}\n.product-content-wrapper table {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    margin: 1.5rem auto;\n    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n}\n.product-content-wrapper caption {\n    padding: 0.5rem;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    text-align: left;\n    background-color: #f8f9fa;\n}\n.product-content-wrapper th, .product-content-wrapper td {\n    padding: 1rem;\n    text-align: left;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\n}\n.product-content-wrapper th {\n    background-color: #0053a6;\n    color: white;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n    width: 40%;\n}\n.product-content-wrapper td {\n    background-color: white;\n    color: #333;\n}\n.product-content-wrapper tr:last-child th,\n.product-content-wrapper tr:last-child td {\n    border-bottom: none;\n}\n.product-content-wrapper tr:hover td {\n    background-color: #f8f9fa;\n}\n.product-content-wrapper .highlight {\n    background-color: #f8f9fa !important;\n    border-left: 4px solid #0053a6 !important;\n    padding: 1rem 1.5rem !important;\n    margin: 1.5rem 0 !important;\n    color: #333 !important;\n    font-weight: normal !important;\n}\n.product-content-wrapper .highlight *, .product-content-wrapper .highlight p, .product-content-wrapper .highlight span, .product-content-wrapper .highlight div {\n    color: #333 !important;\n    text-decoration: none !important;\n    font-weight: normal !important;\n    font-style: normal !important;\n}\n.product-content-wrapper .button {\n    display: inline-block;\n    background-color: #0053a6;\n    color: white !important;\n    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    margin: 1rem 0;\n}\n\/* CTA Section Styles *\/\n.product-content-wrapper .cta {\n    background: #0053a6;\n    color: white;\n    padding: 40px;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    text-align: center;\n}\n.product-content-wrapper .cta h2,\n.product-content-wrapper .cta p {\n    color: white;\n}\n\/* Focus styles for accessibility *\/\n.product-content-wrapper a:focus-visible,\n.product-content-wrapper summary:focus-visible,\n.product-content-wrapper button:focus-visible {\n    outline: 2px solid #0053a6;\n    outline-offset: 2px;\n}\n\/* FAQ Styles *\/\n.product-content-wrapper details {\n    margin-bottom: 1rem;\n    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    padding: 0;\n}\n.product-content-wrapper summary {\n    padding: 1rem;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    background: #f8f9fa;\n    border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;\n    position: relative;\n    padding-right: 2.5rem;\n    list-style: none;\n}\n.product-content-wrapper summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n    display: none;\n}\n.product-content-wrapper summary::after {\n    content: '▶';\n    position: absolute;\n    right: 1rem;\n    top: 1rem;\n    transition: transform 0.3s ease;\n}\n.product-content-wrapper details[open] summary::after {\n    transform: rotate(90deg);\n}\n.product-content-wrapper details[open] summary {\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\n}\n.product-content-wrapper details div {\n    padding: 1rem;\n}\n\n\/* Product hero image - 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KEX Inner Tube Patches (KEX-001, 40 Pack)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional Vulcanizing Patches for Bicycle, Automotive \u0026amp; Farm Equipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKEX tube patch kit delivers professional-grade tire repair with 40 round vulcanizing patches that create permanent bonds on bicycle tubes, car tires, and heavy equipment. These 1-5\/8 inch patches stretch with your inner tube during inflation, providing lasting repairs that won't fail under pressure. Well-suited for bike shops, automotive service, and agricultural operations that need reliable puncture repair solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose KEX Vulcanizing Patches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePermanent Chemical Bond\u003c\/strong\u003e - Creates an airtight vulcanized seal that becomes part of the tube structure, preventing failure at the repair site during use.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e - Engineered for demanding automotive, trucking, and agricultural applications with repeated inflation cycles.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e - Works on bicycle inner tubes, car tire tubes, truck tires, farm equipment, and most rubber products.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Applications for Professional Repair\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBicycle tube repair and maintenance shops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomotive inner tube puncture fixes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck and commercial vehicle tire repair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarm equipment and tractor tire tubes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotorcycle and ATV tube patches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral rubber product repairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eKEX tube patch specifications and compatibility details\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions (Diameter)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-5\/8 in (42 mm) round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 patches per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVulcanizing rubber compound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKEX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKEX-001 \/ KX-001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRecommended Cement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKEX KX-511F (sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the punctured area thoroughly and roughen with sandpaper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply KEX KX-511F chemical cement to both patch and tube surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow cement to become tacky (approximately 5 minutes).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress patch firmly onto puncture, ensuring complete contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a patch at least 1\/2 inch larger than the injury on all sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow to cure completely before re-inflating tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"cta\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGet Professional Tube Repair Results\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop dealing with failed patches and temporary fixes. This bulk pack of 40 professional-grade tire patches provides reliable puncture repair for ongoing maintenance needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder your KEX tube patch repair kit today and handle any puncture with confidence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does this compare to basic bicycle patch kits?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKEX patches create permanent vulcanized bonds that become part of the tube structure, while basic bike patches use temporary adhesive. These professional patches handle automotive, truck, and farm equipment applications beyond bicycles, with superior durability for repeated inflation cycles and commercial use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo I need special cement for these patches?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, KEX KX-511F flammable chemical cement is required for proper vulcanizing bond formation. Regular rubber cement or adhesives won't activate the vulcanizing compound these patches contain, which creates the permanent chemical fusion that integrates the patch into the tube structure for lasting repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size punctures will these patches repair?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 1-5\/8 inch patches effectively repair small to medium punctures including nail holes and similar damage. For proper seal integrity, use a patch that extends at least 1\/2 inch beyond the injury on all sides. Works well on most standard inner tube sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre these patches reusable if I remove them?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, these are single-use vulcanizing patches designed for permanent installation. Once applied with chemical cement, they bond permanently to the rubber and cannot be cleanly removed without damaging the tube. Each patch creates a permanent repair that integrates into the existing tube material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46858284204283,"sku":"KEX-001","price":7.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3612\/5947\/files\/KX-001_C.jpg?v=1767638769","url":"https:\/\/garagesupplyguys.com\/products\/tube-patch-1-5-8-round-40-bx","provider":"Garage Supply Guys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}