Patching a leak in a vinyl liner

[JimK]

Hopefully someone will see this post in this old thread.....

I found a very small tear in my liner and ordered the suggested Boxer patch kit to repair it. The included clear vinyl patch has a smooth side and a textured side, but the instructions don't say which on side to apply the adhesive.

Anyone know? My guess is the smooth side for maximum surface contact with the glue? Or the textured side to give the glue something to grip to? I don't know......but I'd like to get this right the first time.

Help!

Edit: I found an FAQ for Boxer Adhesives:

http://www.boxeradhesives.com/faq.html#11

According to the FAQ it makes no difference which side is used. . I think I'll apply glue to the textured side so smooth side is exposed to water (don't want to give algae/gunk anything to cling to ).