That's interesting to know. I am not thrilled with the insulating tape bodge I have done, but I don't fancy my chances of removing it either. I am hoping One Thing still do kits for £35 or so - I have sent them an email, because it doesn't look that hard to repair it properly, and with enough for 8 dustcovers, I can be a bit more bold and confident with the heatshrinking once they get down to the Sarf a France (currently due to be 19th Feb)