A method and system for repairing an air hose having a first exterior diameter having a deformed or crimped portion is presented. The system includes a helical polymer member, which when in a non-deformed state, has a second inner diameter smaller than a first diameter. The helical member is disposed about the air hose on first and second sides of the deformed member. The helical member has an interior diameter equal to the first diameter when the helical member is disposed about the air hose.