In cases where damage occurs on a relatively new handrail, or on a very long handrail whose replacement is expensive, the handrail can be repaired. The repair process is similar to splicing the handrail, except that the joint itself is not made. It is necessary to cut out the damaged area, replace the removed material with a new one from the original kit from the manufacturer, and reinsert the area into the vulcanizing mold. Subsequently, the damaged area is sanded and smoothed. The repair can then serve until a possible later replacement of the handrail