Just bought an old C kite that has all the inflate valves peeling away from the bladders. Ten new inflate valves are going to cost as much as the kite is worth.
My question, is it possible to glue the old valves back on, what type of glue? Brand?
Any information is greatly appreciated.

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I've been gluing valves back on a lot lately... they don't like heat!

I use aquaseal, 7 bucks a tube. I use hot tap water to remove the valve, dry it off then glue it back on... clamp them over night... all kinds of ways of clamping, I made a big round "washer" out of wood and then use a dinner plate with a 6lb medicine ball as a clamping device.

That's the easy part though... getting the bladder back in is the trickiest I find.

utube has a number of good videos on how to do everything.

I use Pattex clear with god results
Nico