With modern cosmetic repair techniques, it would have been the work of minutes at most.
There are three different on-orbit repair techniques available to the crew.
Over the last 20 years, the procedure has become more widespread and it is currently probably the most developed articular cartilage repair technique.
The repair technique depends on the material - steel, copper or plastic - that the pipe is made of.
Let's get started with the repair techniques by reviewing some common problems, blisters and cracks in veneer.
This repair technique also provides a smooth surface which is often as good as new pavement.
The reader would learn repair techniques for servicing radios and TVs.
They discovered that a new repair technique using a high-tech glue shows promise but is not yet good enough to replace welding.
During the last shuttle mission, Piers Sellers lost a spatula used to test repair techniques.
Two spacewalking astronauts tested repair techniques at the station yesterday.