don't bother using it if its a hole underwater. Had several (8) large tears in the bottom due to to a f**ing stray cat. Totally emptied the pool. Cleaned the areas surrounding the tears first with a vinyl cleaner and then rubbing alcohol. marked with a black sharpie every hole/tear we could see and then started taping the tears up on both sides and these.were tears like around 4-5 inches used both black and white flex seal tape. This was done over two years ago and I'm in summer number 3 with this same liner. It saved us a few hundred dollars we didn't have (not to mention it saved us from disappointing our daughters). We spent 30.00 on three roles and its still holding like i did it yesterday. All i can do is stress that you take your time doing it. CLEAN THE AREA SPOTLESS. Now start cutting the tape at least an inch larger than the size you need to cove r and start taping up. Use a credit card to smooth it over. I also used a hair dryer on the high setting and hold it about 2 inches over the taped area make sure there are no bumps or bubbles visible. Do it on a day where its at least 75 to 80 degrees and no rain in the forecast. Let it sit in the sun or heat for about 12 to 24 hours. Then start refilling the pool. Monitor it as the water rises above the tears or holes. If you see a trouble spot fix it immediately. you don't have to use more tape There is no shortcut and I would not suggest using it underwater. if its somewhere that is immersed in water, go to lowes or walmart and buy a vinyl patch kit. if its an empty pool and use that. If you follow the steps i mentioned, it doesnt matter how big or long the hole or tear is. it will work. If these steps dont work for you, you are doing it wrong. I had also sealed a crack in a fiberglass tub with it and i am into 3 years with that tub still. It totally works
@elijah-kraut7341
7 жыл бұрын
The black tape works a lot better
@levistaver822
6 жыл бұрын
Beastmode 567 yea it does
@levistaver822
6 жыл бұрын
thanks for the like
@anak4600
6 жыл бұрын
Beastmode 567 you mean the isolant?
@_thebusphotograher_cali
6 жыл бұрын
Your actually right. The black flex tape will work better since it’s a lot thicker as well as the flex tape clear. I used it and it actually hold up well.
@scattykatty8568
4 жыл бұрын
tapist
@rayleenmoran585
2 жыл бұрын
Used it successfully on our bestway above ground pool for a couple of holes. As with any adhesive, gotta wipe all debris and algae off the surface before you stick it on and then hold in place for a few minutes. Having a board or someone else pushing on the outside helps. Also, the patch needs to be round or oval. Pointy corners are susceptible to peeling even on surfaces that are dry.
@WJHandyDad
2 жыл бұрын
good tips thank you for sharing
@JohnnyRawks
2 жыл бұрын
@Rayleen Moran I'm about to try this on an inground pool where the vinyl liner has pulled away from the coping on the bottom step. The pool is losing tons of water. The area is about 5" across and an inch or two deep. I bought the flex tape yesterday. I'm not very optimistic.
@WJHandyDad
2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnnyRawks good luck, hope it works, but yes, I wouldn't be too optimistic either
@jwmiller6531
7 жыл бұрын
A few things that would greatly assist you and this application are as follows: 1) Your patch is much too big. The more patch that is there, the more patch that the water has to work loose. Make sense?, 2) Your patch is the wrong shape. It has sharp corners and edges. Same principle applies as in #1. Water will be able to work on sharp corners and edges much easier than if your patch was, let's say, round= correct shape of a pool patch that's inside the pool. Outside it wouldn't matter, and 3) when applying the patch, start directly in the center, and work outward. It also helps if you, or someone else, will hold something hard and flat on the opposite side of where you are applying the patch, to give you something solid to press against. I guarantee that doing a pool patch, using these tips, will allow your patch to hold up much longer than if you didn't use them.
@WJHandyDad
7 жыл бұрын
if the patch fails (it's still holding up as of today 9/24/17), I'll do that. The point of the video was to see if Flex Tape worked as well as they show on the ads. They just stick a piece and it magically works in the ads. I didn't get the same results.
@jwmiller6531
7 жыл бұрын
WJ Handy Dad , I understood your video and it's purpose. I was just trying to help you with the patching of your pool.
@crxess
6 жыл бұрын
I know this is Old, but a note should be added: Pools shows Algae - this = Sides have microscopic film that needs to be wiped well(cleaned away) Agree, Rounded corners work best. Also, a Very quick application is recommended. He does a Slap for a reason - it drives the water away from the glue surface. Rub center out once in place.
@Eggroll7
7 жыл бұрын
Clean your pool
@bioluminescentpajamas7472
6 жыл бұрын
Clever minds think alike.
@ralphiegarcia8498
6 жыл бұрын
Yess
@larsonwells2656
4 жыл бұрын
Nasty
@TyeZdrojewski
4 жыл бұрын
That’s probably why it didn’t work
@AwesomeM856
3 жыл бұрын
@@TyeZdrojewski Yeah, maybe the pool (or something else) needs to be clean before putting Flex Tape over a leak.
@zamininc3223
6 жыл бұрын
That's a lotta damage
@musicandotherthings4924
6 жыл бұрын
Zamininc ha
@lordvoldemort9184
6 жыл бұрын
Just came from him😂
@paulcardi6898
6 жыл бұрын
I tried it on a hard surface in ground pool under water, using the cleat Flex Tape. It doesn't even stick at all, not even tacky.
@mcdtropicalfishandaquarium8993
6 жыл бұрын
This is what I found out about anything sold on TV. They show you the only non- defective item. Then proceed to sell you a defective item just so they can steal your money and claim you did something to make it not work. And forget about the money back guarantee you'll never see any of that money.
@lawrencena8244
4 жыл бұрын
Mine was on floor , the sand mixed with adhesive and seem not to hold well.
@johnw384
6 жыл бұрын
Could have sworn Flex Tape was black...
@WJHandyDad
6 жыл бұрын
they sell both white and black
@levistaver822
6 жыл бұрын
John Walsh me too
@757rell
6 жыл бұрын
why the racism ?
@ashyy6819
6 жыл бұрын
Shot By rell That isnt racist dumbass
@kadirgarib3459
6 жыл бұрын
David Torres That wasn't serious dumbass
@george.s.8491
5 жыл бұрын
I used the clear flex seal tape for a hole in the bottom pool and it did not work 🤬
@tbd5921
6 жыл бұрын
*I SAWED THIS FRIKIN POOL IN HALF* *NOW THAT'S A LOTTA DAMAGE* and also try to slap the wall instead with the tape
@frostmusicofficial
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah did you really think that it was going to apply underwater? It’s gotta be dry on the hole, apply while it’s dry, then fill it up so the adhesive doesn’t get wet and it’ll hold.
@elizabethalkenbrack8767
2 жыл бұрын
..yeah, are you really that ignorant? I have actually used the black flex tape, UNDERWATER, last year and it worked wonderfully, then this year i got the clear tape to fix my vinyl intx 18x18 4ft deep pool b4 i filled it and again, worked awesomely. you obviously cant read directions
@HaqqIsTheWay155
6 жыл бұрын
The water has to be still with no waves for it to be able to settle in then you can go and make waves.Hope this help.
@sovidquack8418
6 жыл бұрын
saw your pool in half and fix it with the all mighty savior *Flex Tape*
@WJHandyDad
6 жыл бұрын
maybe at the end of season... I'm betting Flex Tape won't handle it... Flex Tape won't even repair the intex hose endings when they fall off
@mikeweatherbee155
7 жыл бұрын
This stuff works excellent! yes it does not work very well under water but once you prep the area and apply and let it sit for 24 to 48 hours to achieve full bond it works great! I did a temp fix on my above ground pool on 2 large tears and it worked perfectly, now I also used a can of clear flex seal spray as I felt it could add extra sealing and it did! I did the 2nd patch without the clear flex seal spray and it also worked perfectly!
@forget2bhuman993
7 жыл бұрын
then its false advertising, the guys only pitch is 'instantly seal' :')
@dano1234v
5 жыл бұрын
Yes they need to fix commercial for a class action comes out
@jameszapata2269
7 жыл бұрын
Flex tape. The lower u place the tape the more pressure on the tape. On tv they put it on a bucket. No pressure. On tv they put a hole in the upper s part of the pool. Put the tape On the bottom side where the pressure greater.
@aymenpedram5650
7 жыл бұрын
James Zapata No one cares
@sdeclipse2021
7 жыл бұрын
AymenPedram about your life
@pattihainline1573
3 жыл бұрын
JB weld on inside patch on outside! Only one I've seen work so far but don't know how long! 👍👍👍👍👍👍
@WJHandyDad
3 жыл бұрын
I love JB Weld - I've used it to fix a lot of things
@enkrypt3d
Жыл бұрын
i tried that on my hot tub and it only held for about a month....
@micheleholden1493
4 жыл бұрын
I use the clear tape and it worked great
@ramsesvelasco
4 жыл бұрын
It takes Tv Commercials a full day of shooting for one scene of their product showing it it does work (after many many attempts) ... I've seen it for other products
@saudicomedyhomevideosksa8504
6 жыл бұрын
*I SAWED THIS POOL IN HALF*
@WJHandyDad
6 жыл бұрын
now *THAT* would be impressive :)
@X3N1TH
6 жыл бұрын
THATS A LOT OF DAMAGE!
@bethwarton5477
4 жыл бұрын
🤣
@lucastrinh9881
4 жыл бұрын
You gotta smack in on. Hahaha
@redleafwebdesign9580
4 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! I drained mine, alcoholed and we used duct tape... But it is still leaking so I want to put something over the spots with a tape that can go underwater
@pattihainline1573
3 жыл бұрын
JB weld inside patch outside!
@angela27brzinski96
2 жыл бұрын
U must ain't put the tape on correctly it has to be layed on completely flat no bubbles if it didn't work the first time take it off peel the sticky stuff off wipe area clean and do again put the tape on and make sure u put on straight no wrinkles no bubble it will seal I just did mine n it worked n I did it while my pool was half way full
@JohnnyRawks
2 жыл бұрын
@@angela27brzinski96 You were able to get this tape to hold applying it underwater? I have a small issue in an inground pool to patch, and I'm hoping I can get this flex tape to hold, but it will have to be applied underwater.
@DeloofTegOrb
6 жыл бұрын
Dude, if you heat up the flex tape for 1 hour at 150 f, it will become stronger
@charrissahuffman9984
4 жыл бұрын
Good to know, i had no idea but it seems to make sense
@vintagemotorsalways1676
6 жыл бұрын
does not work on dirty surfaces
@X3N1TH
6 жыл бұрын
ThAt’S a LoT oF dAmAgE
@debbierobeson7061
6 жыл бұрын
Paint on flex tape works. Fixed my mom's leaks with it.
@ShariDWarner
4 жыл бұрын
Intex makes a patch that sticks under water very inexpensive
@angela27brzinski96
2 жыл бұрын
I used the flex seal clear tape on a pin hole on my pool I almost didn't think it worked cause it came back up but tired again with the same peice and held it on there for like three four min n it held no bubbles no nothing completely sealed
@WJHandyDad
2 жыл бұрын
glad it worked... seems to be hit or miss for me
@VillanoSyxx
4 жыл бұрын
ive tried to use it for simple repairs on lots of things NEVER held up for long
@WJHandyDad
4 жыл бұрын
it definitely does not like the Texas heat - everything I've put it on other than the pool it just melts off eventually and it's a terrible, sticky mess to try to clean up
@RandomCowboy420
Жыл бұрын
Tried twice to this tape over a leak. Once underwater and then dry after it drained. Neither time stopped the leak even on both sides! 🤦♂️
@WJHandyDad
Жыл бұрын
it definitely doesn't do what they show on the TV ads
@Papalegend27
6 жыл бұрын
YOU DISRESPECT FLEX SEAL YOU WILL BE PUNISHED
@timglover33898
4 жыл бұрын
Same outcome for me does not work underwater
@scattykatty8568
4 жыл бұрын
like the comment said under me you forgot to saw the boat in half but what you also have to do is flex seal the boat back together and then travel across the planet and then it will work
@hullinger
6 жыл бұрын
I feel like I've been lied to all this time by Flex Tape!
@WJHandyDad
6 жыл бұрын
As you see at the end, it does seal pretty well when applied to a clean and dry surface (it finally developed a small leak after a year so I had to put another patch). I'm amazed at how many folks have posted hate comments and said that it wasn't Flex Tape. I just gave it an honest review with the Flex Tape that I purchased at the local Wal Mart.
@chaconloveo1
7 жыл бұрын
No it does not work on above ground pool tried it . It sucks
@jdonza76
2 жыл бұрын
It couldn’t even seal a small hole in the inflatable ring of my intex easy set pool!
@WJHandyDad
2 жыл бұрын
I've noticed it does not like heat... the Texas sun can make the tape fall off, leaving a sticky mess behind
@bm3211
3 жыл бұрын
I'm trying to fix a h20go water slide pool liner bottom will thisnwork
@WJHandyDad
3 жыл бұрын
I don't know - it held up on my pool for about a year
@drybones8680
4 жыл бұрын
Empty pool right below hole then put tape on, me and my family have an in ground pool and thats what we did
@dano1234v
5 жыл бұрын
I had same disappointment as you with pool, they sucked us in
@lucastrinh9881
4 жыл бұрын
You gotta smack it on.
@dogsarelove9915
5 жыл бұрын
It's been 2 years since you made the video and I was looking for an update... is it still working? thanks
@WJHandyDad
5 жыл бұрын
I did an update video - I eventually had to replace the tape - it doesn't like the Texas heat apparently. But we finally took down the pool because the salt water rusts out the frame.
@dogsarelove9915
5 жыл бұрын
@@WJHandyDad Thanks for reply
@__Jesus_is_God__
7 жыл бұрын
Why is it white, it's black in the commercial
@WJHandyDad
7 жыл бұрын
they sell both black and white Flex Tape where I live. They also sell clear flex seal in addition to white and black where I live.
@EnvCarmello
6 жыл бұрын
Is that you in the profile pic?
@nisarahmad2236
5 жыл бұрын
Maybe because u dint say now that's lot o's damage
@hayden4314
6 жыл бұрын
It only works if you get all of the air bubbles out
@charlesflaherty7517
7 жыл бұрын
got some and it stuck underwater. waiting to see if it holds
@WJHandyDad
7 жыл бұрын
Interesting... mine would not stick underwater to save my life. But so far the tape I applied on camera is still holding.
@alfonsogarcia7671
6 жыл бұрын
Yo pool musty as hell its prolly slimy and that’s why it don’t stick
@scattykatty8568
4 жыл бұрын
flex tape vs oxiclean stain remover
@spaceinvadersarge6490
6 жыл бұрын
They ripped you off lol the real flex tape is black
@WJHandyDad
6 жыл бұрын
Flex Tape comes in both black and white
@DeathSystemGTDeathArmy
6 жыл бұрын
WJ Handy Dad Right, but the black is stronger, that’s why white is cheaper. They are for different things, and the black is the waterproof one.
@jamiep7322
6 жыл бұрын
SpaceInvaderSarge I use the black one and it didn't work on my pool
@thepoolmaster8683
6 жыл бұрын
They are available in clear, white and black
@fawflethetawfle2404
5 жыл бұрын
the words at the beginning made me think this it was made in 2010 lol
@koralw2880
7 жыл бұрын
how is it doing now??? just pulled my inflatable hot tub out and found that a mouse chewed a hole in it. did a patch, think im going to put flex tape over the patch. any leaks for you?
@WJHandyDad
7 жыл бұрын
Still holding up... today is 6/16
@nicolesheehan343
4 жыл бұрын
I have an Intex Metal Frame Pool we bought two summers ago. We took it out this summer to find multiple little holes all around the edges and bottom. Due to Covid there are no pools to be found anywhere... I am considering trying this flex tape and seeing what happens. Any opinions? Has anyone else used to do both bottom and sides??
@WJHandyDad
4 жыл бұрын
it's probably gonna be better than nothing but not a permanent solution. Good luck!
@heinrichvonschnitzel8600
6 жыл бұрын
you have to slap it on not put it on
@carminevetrano9851
2 жыл бұрын
Stop with the commercials
@Mistrivious
6 жыл бұрын
Justin Y isnt here yet
@b2smoke836
5 жыл бұрын
You need water proof flex tape
@marc-qm2rt
5 жыл бұрын
It worked for me!
@jesuscondom7456
6 жыл бұрын
*THICC* duck tape
@genesisp.orridge6833
4 жыл бұрын
Dirty pool, mister. Dirty pool
@carsoncrossley6794
6 жыл бұрын
Should’ve used flex seal
@EndMeNowPls
6 жыл бұрын
I've never tried this product before but it might have something to do with the side of the pool being dirty unless those debri are invisible to you or anybody else. No just kidding it's probably a faulty product
@WJHandyDad
6 жыл бұрын
It's not a faulty product, it just doesn't work like they show on TV (imagine that!). It's a VERY sticky and thick tape. It doesn't handle the Texas heat very well I've noticed. A lot of the things I've taped with it the adhesive fails when it gets hot here (which is "only" about 9 months out of the year) :)
@TheDantheman300
4 жыл бұрын
How long did the tape last?
@WJHandyDad
4 жыл бұрын
about a year... kzitem.info/news/bejne/tKNryaCHjJOpf5g
@paulcardi6898
6 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I meant clear, not cleat.
@momodiesofligma2908
6 жыл бұрын
it works in my dreams
@YaBoiBrendo
5 жыл бұрын
Of course it does! It works underwater!
@brianhe1536
5 жыл бұрын
BLACK TAPE WORKS ALOT THAN OTHER COLOR OF TAPE
@missmartin8442
6 жыл бұрын
how long did it last
@WJHandyDad
6 жыл бұрын
it's still on there though we haven't used the pool all winter and right now the water level is below the patch. I'll probably clean it up and re-do it before we use the pool this year
@-quaking5734
6 жыл бұрын
Clean your pool that’s scary what’s on the bottom of that pool
@jdp8944
4 жыл бұрын
Sand? Oooooo sissy lol
@user-xc7zc3du9i
7 жыл бұрын
I guess Phil Swift is my man.
@b2smoke836
5 жыл бұрын
You didn't get the right ones
@mattspencer76
5 жыл бұрын
Give your pool a wash
@wyattguilliams2621
5 жыл бұрын
Flex tape does not work for shit I have it on both sides of the hole and there's still water coming out of it Anything else I can do And side note I have the exact same kind of pool as the one in the video
@WJHandyDad
5 жыл бұрын
agreed, it seems to be best at making a sticky mess
@dragontiger8707
6 жыл бұрын
Does Flex Tape Work ? : NOPE
@redfireflames441
6 жыл бұрын
yea lol
@philswift3436
6 жыл бұрын
Flex Tape works, you just ain't doing it right
@irisrivera7603
6 жыл бұрын
Maybe you didn’t bought the waterproof flex tape
@ivetterodriguez6257
5 жыл бұрын
Leak it first
@ginaray847
2 ай бұрын
I'm sick of there lues, people buy there 15 dollar tape , an its false advertisements.
@WJHandyDad
2 ай бұрын
I've noticed it does not like heat and then falls off leaving a sticky, gooey, mess
@traktorjaki
3 жыл бұрын
No I buy that no help
@simplechild3742
4 жыл бұрын
Pool dirty af cuh
@ashwinlal7018
3 жыл бұрын
Get to the point
@dazenitro6422
6 жыл бұрын
Looks like chese
@dustpan458
6 жыл бұрын
Black one works better and you gotta slap it on
@j.grimes4420
6 жыл бұрын
*THAT'S A LOT OF DAMAGE*
@thanhnhieu3481
4 жыл бұрын
halloween
@clxmxm
6 жыл бұрын
I thought flex tape was black
@dano1234v
5 жыл бұрын
Blarissa white black and grey but save your money it’s no good for water leaks
@wlsim0823
6 жыл бұрын
Your pool is so dirty
@Josebarbosa-cu1jx
5 жыл бұрын
It only work a day for us and the it popped
@skabarflix
6 жыл бұрын
To show you the power of flex tape...
@ramkadel9424
5 жыл бұрын
Flex tape is SO SO so so so COOL!!!!!>:) >:(
@jamiep7322
6 жыл бұрын
No I just used it it does not work! I wish I would have seen this video before I bought the stupid stuff!
@obby5100
6 жыл бұрын
My life is a lie...
@anak4600
6 жыл бұрын
That's a dirty ass pool tho😂
@marcodavila10
4 жыл бұрын
🤣
@imherefor2things
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I was thinking it may not stick to algae slime
@5t3f1n
6 жыл бұрын
That's not flex tape flex tape is black
@WJHandyDad
6 жыл бұрын
they sell both black and white Flex Tape. I have both.
@USA____
6 жыл бұрын
WJ Handy Dad black is better
@WJHandyDad
6 жыл бұрын
I have both white and black Flex Tape. They both cost the same. They appear to be identical in quality. I've used the black on things that are black or dark colored, and white on things that are white or light colored. I haven't noticed any difference in the quality of either color.
@seriousgamer2749
6 жыл бұрын
Let’s not forget that’s there is flex tape (clear)..
@jameswood7500
5 жыл бұрын
Black dont crack.
@Traedavis112
7 жыл бұрын
Try the liquid
@WJHandyDad
7 жыл бұрын
that will probably be another video...
@Calidris0
6 жыл бұрын
Pretty hard to spray liquid under water, Trae.
@garywhite93
4 жыл бұрын
pool is too filthy too stick lol
@bluestaraquamarine9214
6 жыл бұрын
Clean your pool, so dirty
@jameycassady4572
6 жыл бұрын
Thats not even flex tape
@WJHandyDad
6 жыл бұрын
yes it is
@jerrymaraccini2485
6 жыл бұрын
GARBAGE..!!
@lunalaeclipse7155
7 жыл бұрын
regular duct tape still works 100% better
@Jupiters1337
6 жыл бұрын
PokéSuFan NO LOL
@glennandjoseph1992
6 жыл бұрын
So your saying duct tape is the same
@jimmoss1744
7 жыл бұрын
Thats the wrong flextape. .. Or knockoff brand dude ! Bad Review !
@WJHandyDad
7 жыл бұрын
why do you say that? It IS Flex Tape. I bought it at Wal Mart.
@jimmoss1744
7 жыл бұрын
WJ Handy Dad on the commercial its not a white tape that they show
@jimmoss1744
7 жыл бұрын
WJ Handy Dad the black thick tape (tarish) tape is the correct one .
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