I have a tear in a pair of dirt bike pants. They are polyester. I am worried the iron will melt the pants. How hot does the iron need to be?
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Not that hot. Put your iron on a med. setting before applying. Try placing the iron first on the fabric before you put the tape on.
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You will have to make sure your iron stay below 150 C (302 F), or you could damage the Mylar. Note that the minimum steam setting of your iron is 100 C, so if you can use that temperature for your adhesive, you should be fine. Otherwise you will have to figure out a way of measuring the temperature of the iron, or just trying it on a test piece. A simpler thing to do would be to buy metalized buble wrap. A variety that I have used called Reflectrix Insulation model BP48050 has an R value that ranges from 7 to 3, depending on how you use it. It's pretty inexpensive and will save you a lot of time.
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Best warm-weather EMS pants I've found. They're somewhere between rip-stop nylon and a normal solid work-pant. They dry quickly, wipe clean (ish), and are cooler overall than most pants of a similar style.
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I can tell you from personal experience that polypropylene cutting boards WILL melt if allowed to sit too close to your grill. They have to be pretty close though, since the melting point is approx. 250-340 deg F. Even a gap of a few inches is enough keep this from happening. Same advice for pots & pans - if your pan is full of a liquid like water that keeps the temp below the melt temp, you'll be OK. But I wouldn't put a hot cast iron skillet or a casserole dish on it - it's NOT a hot pad.
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Do not be concerned. The friction causes the heat so be careful when you handle the exerciser.
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I've flat ironed once, using chi iron guard, with no noticeable damage. I'm not sure how they would stand up to repeated heat styling. I have the blue set and only wear them occasionally, as highlights.
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I'm glad you asked, i just tried to iron it ...THIS WIG IS NOT HEAT RESISTANT. it completed melted, i had to cut the burnt pieces off and clean my iron. And the length,.i'm 5'4 and it's right below my waist.
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I would recommend metal, it does get quite warm but I never have to worry about it melting and it works well on thicker fabrics/coats.
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Basically the answer is no, it won't get hot enough. These were designed for melting lead for bullets and fishing weights. Pewter can be melted as well.
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You are somewhat vague with your question, what do you plan on doing with the heat gun?? I use these while melting zinc at 750'F for splash protection, I don't feel the heat at all. In the reviews, the brown part of the leather can be burnt fairly easily.
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Do you have the correct heat on your iron? I use this product a lot and have never had a problem. The other thing is, have you prewashed the fabric? These are the only things I would know. Good luck!
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Use a flame, or something hot enough to melt it. Treat it as you would nylon or poly rope, paracord, etc.
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To be honest, I haven't tried to press wool pants, with or without a lner. The only way I can think of would be to lay the pant legs out as flat and wrinkleless as possible then lower the press onto them. Your hands should NEVER come into contact with the upper HOT surface as you can get burnt very badly very quickly due to the temperature of the steam. Experiment with different positions to see what works easiest, safest and best is all I be able to suggest to do. You also might try turning the liner out and pressing that first then reinserting it back into the leg and pressing the whole assembly, if your able to try this. To be honest, I haven't tried to press wool pants, with or without a lner. The only way I can think of would be to lay the pant legs out as flat and wrinkleless as possible then lower the press onto them. Your hands should NEVER come into contact with the upper HOT surface as you can get burnt very badly very quickly due to the temperature of the steam. Experiment with different positions to see what works easiest, safest and best is all I be able to suggest to do. You also might try turning the liner out and pressing that first then reinserting it back into the leg and pressing the whole... » Read More To be honest, I haven't tried to press wool pants, with or without a lner. The only way I can think of would be to lay the pant legs out as flat and wrinkleless as possible then lower the press onto them. Your hands should NEVER come into contact with the upper HOT surface as you can get burnt very badly very quickly due to the temperature of the steam. Experiment with different positions to see what works easiest, safest and best is all I be able to suggest to do. You also might try turning the liner out and pressing that first then reinserting it back into the leg and pressing the whole assembly, if your able to try this. « Show Less
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To be honest, I haven't tried to press wool pants, with or without a lner. The only way I can think of would be to lay the pant legs out as flat and wrinkleless as possible then lower the press onto them. Your hands should NEVER come into contact with the upper HOT surface as you can get burnt very badly very quickly due to the temperature of the steam. Experiment with different positions to see what works easiest, safest and best is all I be able to suggest to do. You also might try turning the liner out and pressing that first then reinserting it back into the leg and pressing the whole assembly, if your able to try this.
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The shiny part is magnetic and gets pretty hot. If it touches plastic, it might melt it.Sounds like you may be better off using something like a hair dryer.
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Use whipping fluid or super glue. Do not attempt to melt it. Kevlar does not melt. It is heat resistant to about 800 degrees Fahrenheit, at which point it chars.
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Polyester can't take as high a drying temperature as cotton and blends. Check what temps and inks your preferred screenprinter uses and also check their material requirements. You don't want melted or puckered gifts, or ones that your design washes out of after one use. good luck!