Vinyl upholstery can be difficult to maintain. A little rip or tear can soon turn into an obvious, ugly hole. However, with some careful work, vinyl upholstery can be repaired to a usable quality. For a vinyl fix, a repair patch kit, replacement, or professional assistance can used.A repair patch kit for vinyl upholstery typically consists of an adhesive, an applicator, and occasionally a patch piece of vinyl. For most tears, vinyl may need to be purchased separately in order to match the color of the upholstery. The hole will need to be cut to an even size for the best fit. After locating a patch piece and applying adhesive, the vinyl will need to be sheltered from the elements for twenty-four hours or more. This will keep the weather from breaking the bonds of the adhesive. The vinyl sho