Repairing tiny pinholes in screen

[LordS]

I've got a couple of tiny pinholes in one of my screen. Not sure how I did that but would like to repair them in a way that i can still use the screen.

Would a little spot of superglue stop the tear from spreading? I figure that way there would only be a tiny spot in the print to avoid putting a printable area over rather than a big tape patch.

Would it maybe damage the squeegee though? should i apply it to the top or underside of the mesh?

Thanks

[SkatRadioh]

I just cut two equally sized pieces of packaging tape, enough to extend out from the edges of the hole a quarter to a half inch or so, press/rub the together. Do it when it's completely dry after reclaiming and degreasing a screen. I can now see it after coating with emulsion and avoid laying art on this area. I've had no problems coating, printing or reclaiming. I don't know how, if at all, obtrusive this is with a mechanical press. Proof it works, one screen has for holes treated this way and I've never had to replace the taped spots.

[LordS]

thanks but i did one like that before and it limited what i could do with the screen do to the large area that had to be avoided. Hence looking for a micro repair option

[Chad]

I've had pretty good luck with nail polish. Depending on what chemicals/ink systems you are using it's pretty durable and allows you to hold it together without taking up too much screen real estate. Just a dab on the front and the back, smooth it out and you should be good for a while without damaging your squeegee. Using colored polish versus clear polish gives you a good visual to where it is for proper positive positioning around the repair spot. If it starts to break down, just add a bit more.

[marvinc02]

I've had pretty good luck with nail polish. Depending on what chemicals/ink systems you are using it's pretty durable and allows you to hold it together without taking up too much screen real estate. Just a dab on the front and the back, smooth it out and you should be good for a while without damaging your squeegee. Using colored polish versus clear polish gives you a good visual to where it is for proper positive positioning around the repair spot. If it starts to break down, just add a bit more.

second, usually use a color that not the color of my emulsion.

[LordS]

Excellent idea. I'll do that. Thanks Chad.

[halfmassive]

I just circle the spot with a sharpie. This way I can see it with or without emulsion and position my film so its not in the way. I've had one hole holding strong over the last several months and it hasn't gotten any larger. I read that on an older post here on gp. There were some other suggestions in that post that are worth checking out as well.