Put new target rubber skin at target

Written By Hardware (Administrator)

Updated at October 1st, 2025

Instructions below. Images are taken from different target models, but procedure is equal for different target models:

1 Lie the service panel down flat on the base of the target with the hinges facing up. Centre the target rubber skin (sideways) over the hatch, so the rubber skin is extending 1cm below the bottom of the panel.

 

2 The target rubber skin is attached to the service panel by attaching the aluminium bar along the top of the panel. Use 4x20mm wood screws. Grip is improved by first adding contact adhesive on the rubber sheet and the aluminium bar. Consider marking the desired position of the aluminiumbar before adding glue.

 

3 If necessary, adjust the width of the rubber skin to prevent it from covering the hinges. Do not cut off more than necessary!
4 Pull the rubber skin lightly downwards and staple it to the bottom of the service panel with some staples.
5 Turn the inspection hatch and centre it sideways. It shall bear against the bottom of the target frame. Be careful with the sensors as they break easily. Attach the hinges at the inspection hatch to the target frame.

 

6 Tighten the target rubber skin and staple to the target frame. Start with the upper corners. Then tighten and staple sides and the top. Note! Electrical and pneumatic staplers exist.

 

7 Add a stripe of spray glue in the transition between the target rubber skin and the target frame. Let the glue dry and cover the glue with a stripe of canvas tape.

 

8 Cut a hole in the centre of the target rubber skin. Shape and diameter as specified below. Use a template to mark the cutting line(s), and please remember that the target rubber skin is stretched – so the hole gets bigger.