Gorilla Waterproof Patch & Seal Tape, White, 4 in x 10 ft
A strong, cheap underwater fix for vinyl liners, though white tape will show on blue.
We bought Aulock (Aoteck) Extra-Large Pool Liner Repair Patch, 4ft x 2.8ft, Self-Adhesive PVC Vinyl, Light Blue. It's no longer documented anywhere, so this page reviews the closest well-covered match. No large self adhesive pool patch from a known brand had readable coverage, so this is the closest well documented peel and stick waterproof repair material for vinyl pool liners.
The short version
- Above ground and vinyl liner pool owners with a tear or leak
- Anyone patching an inflatable pool, pool cover or outdoor item
- People who want one roll they can cut to fit several repairs
- You need a patch that matches a blue liner
- The repair sits on a seam or under pressure, which Gorilla says it is not for
- You want one large sheet to cover a big area in one piece
What owners like
- Sticks quickly and seals leaks with no tools
- Thick and strong enough for most vinyl pool repairs
- More tape for the money than Flex Tape
- Holds well on rigid items such as cracked PVC pipe
Common complaints
- Only white or black, so patches show on colored liners
- Very sticky, so long pieces fold onto themselves and need two people
- Fails on things that flex a lot, such as garden hoses
- Hard to remove once applied, and needs a clean surface first
Based on Bob Vila's hands on pool patch roundup, Gorilla's product page, the Amazon listing description and a Slickdeals community thread..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
A thick, self adhesive waterproof repair tape that sticks to vinyl, rubber and plastic, even underwater. This page covers it in place of the Aulock extra large pool liner patch, which had too little readable coverage.
- Extra thick adhesive layer that seals out water, air and moisture
- Can be applied underwater, so the pool does not need draining
- Cut to any size from a 10 ft roll instead of fixed size patches
- UV resistant backing for outdoor use
- Rated as a permanent bond
A good pick for sealing tears and leaks in a vinyl pool liner or inflatable without draining the water, from a brand with wide retail support. The trade off is looks and handling: it comes in white or black rather than a liner matching blue, it cannot be repositioned once down, and long strips tend to fold back on themselves.
How it compares
Specs
- Size
- 4 in wide x 10 ft long roll
- Color
- White (also sold in black)
- Service temperature
- -70°F to 200°F
- Surfaces
- Plastic, vinyl, rubber, metal, glass and fabric
- Wet use
- Works on wet surfaces and underwater, indoors or outdoors
- Backing
- UV and moisture resistant
Worth knowing
- Gorilla says it is not for seams or pressure applications.
- It may not stick to silicone or water repellent surfaces.
- Not food safe, not paintable and not for automotive under hood use.
- Round the corners of each piece to help stop the edges lifting.
Questions
Does Gorilla Patch & Seal Tape work underwater?
Yes. Gorilla says it works on wet surfaces and underwater, so the pool can stay full.
Can it fix a vinyl pool liner?
Yes. Vinyl is on Gorilla's list of surfaces, and Bob Vila found it handled most vinyl pool repairs.
How long should it be held in place?
Gorilla says to press it for at least 2 minutes and, ideally, keep weight on it for 24 hours.
Can the tape be moved after it sticks?
No. Gorilla says it cannot be repositioned once applied.
Is it better than Flex Tape?
Forum users note it gives more length for less money. Both are thick rubberized tapes for wet repairs.
Sources
- Bob Vila: The best pool patches
- Gorilla: Waterproof Patch & Seal Tape
- Amazon: GORILLA Waterproofing Tape, Permanent, White, 4 in x 10 ft
- Slickdeals: 4 in x 10 ft Gorilla Waterproof Patch & Seal Tape discussion
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.