2.5.1  Repair

     Lame's can go dead for several reasons, including high electric
     resistance due to oxidation and corrosion (usually accompanied by
     visible discolouration), broken metal fibres, or tears in the
     fabric.

     High-resistance areas that are due to oxidation can often be
     temporarily resucitated by moistening them with water.  As the
     moisture soaks up salts and other deposits in the fabric,
     conductivity will increase enough for the lame' to pass the
     weapon check.  Sweat from vigourous fencing will have the same
     effect.

     Small dead spots be "field-repaired" with a paper stapler.

     Larger dead areas and tears in the fabric can only be reliably
     repaired by stitching new lame' fabric over the affected areas.
     The fabric from the back of one dead lame' can be used to repair
     the front of another.