Drunkskunk
100 GW
Sure, it's relatively harder to patch a Slimed tube. But it's never been a problem for me. You might have a problem with the peel-n-stick patches, or if using an undersized tube, like a 2" in a 2.5" tire. But the glue patches and a proper sized tube have never been a problem for me.
Let all the air out. Even without Slime, it's harder to patch a tube with any pressure, but with Slime, it's going to be a mess to try. Getting slime off the tube if it's wet is important. I carry a couple paper towels folded up in my tool kit, but if you're desperate on the side of the road and have nothing else, use your sock. Sanding/scuffing the tube, a necessary step in proper patch placement, cleans most residual contaminants off the surface and gives a good surface for the glue to adhere to.
If you need to patch a Slimed tube on the road, there is a very good chance that the hole is way to big to be patched anyway. it never hurts to try, especially if the alternative is walking home. Carry large sized patches, and don't run the tires up to full pressure after the patch until you can test the pressure someplace where you won't be stranded.
Let all the air out. Even without Slime, it's harder to patch a tube with any pressure, but with Slime, it's going to be a mess to try. Getting slime off the tube if it's wet is important. I carry a couple paper towels folded up in my tool kit, but if you're desperate on the side of the road and have nothing else, use your sock. Sanding/scuffing the tube, a necessary step in proper patch placement, cleans most residual contaminants off the surface and gives a good surface for the glue to adhere to.
If you need to patch a Slimed tube on the road, there is a very good chance that the hole is way to big to be patched anyway. it never hurts to try, especially if the alternative is walking home. Carry large sized patches, and don't run the tires up to full pressure after the patch until you can test the pressure someplace where you won't be stranded.