There is a long, skinny bubble from the mylar on my whirlwind. About 3 inches long. Any suggestions on how to fix it without peeling up mylar? Thank you all.

#2 5 years ago

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Bowlingpin

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Nassau County, NY

9y 62,900 636 3 41

I read somewhere that poking the bubble with a very fine needle works.

#3 5 years ago

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2manypins

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Hanover, VA

12y 80,800 2,005 7

Can you post a picture?

#4 5 years ago

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Any other suggestions out there? Unfortunately a picture of it is not available right now. It’s just a basic mylar bubble and wondering if there are any fixes out there. I’ve heard poking a tiny pin hole and then heating with hair dryer and flattening, but that’s it so far. Thanks all for any other suggestions.

#5 5 years ago

MEP

Jimmyhonda

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Howell, MI

6y 91,050 1,858

Bump

#6 5 years ago

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Lamprey

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Renton, WA

8y 40,300 871 5

I don't know if there is a proper name, but the squeegee's that are used to apply window tint and such might be able to squeegee the air out..?

#7 5 years ago

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FatPanda

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7y 141K 7,178 32

I would just enjoy the game and try not to worry about it. Unless you're planning on removing the sheet of mylar, you might do more damage trying to fix it. I've seen some suggestions of applying an adhesive with a fine needle syringe, but it wouldn't be worth the effort for me, and it might look worse (with a more permanent adhesive).

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