Whilst I remain reticent at outright "advice" -(natural shyness precludes such) -My personal experience on this is-
Yes, during very hot midday temperatures, exposed dark skirt joints can get VERY HOT, and come apart. Its only occasional, and provided you re-prepare the surfaces to be re-joined,
MY experience has been a lasting repair. Good abrasion with new sand paper is essential.
Granted this could very easily be down to- the ensuing temperatures weren't HOT enough to peel away? Having fried an egg on a car bonnet, it CAN get hot, especially on a dark surface. Its a bit of a beggar to eat afterwards, as one has to be careful to not scratch the bonnet with your knife and fork.
I also replace my frwd wear flaps using a hot air gun, and have never had a patch come off, (wear or Summer heat!) but as mentioned before, Its ESSENTIAL to remove last seasons worn patch, and abrade well afore slapping your shiny new one on. One must avoid like a
passing virarse, the build up of layers, which promote forward dig in and subsequent slewing of the craft as each corner alternately catches.
As JR occasionally reminds me----
"Summer Incremental Cool Kicking" (of the skirt) into shade under the craft seems to also help.---- (also known as-SICK)
If one is willing to practice -perhaps in the mirror, or glancing sideways into a nearby shop window-
one can develop (and gradually improve on) the level of "nonchalance" whilst undertaking this?
JRs mastered it.To Quote Kim Taylor-
"Its a skill, you cant learn it", BUT I would venture to suggest one can gradually improve on the nonchalance required to "look cool".
This reminds me of the words in a 60s song-- "walkin' down the street, concentratin' on truckin' right"
Well that applies here also-
IMHO.
Please remember- the general public (no doubt) look up to us, as we sweep almost silently up some deserted beach, sporting mild tans and jaunty hats. Well worn and salt encrusted apparel also helps to cement an image of "cool".
Being regarded by youngsters as "influencers" (to use modern Blogging parlance) we must hold this esteem with care.
Like most things that appear obvious and untrained--- THIS takes time and most considerable effort to achieve whilst appearing untried and untested.
Trust me- practice on such matters slowly starts to make incremental improvements, and is IMHO is WELL worth the effort.