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MAXIMUM STRENGTH REPAIRS
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| Urethane-based adhesives are the best for achieving maximum strength and durability. When your goal is a permanent bond, choose Aquaseal® Repair Adhesive & Sealant – it’s the industry standard for high strength, absolutely permanent repairs to all kinds of dive gear including wet suits, dry suits, gloves, boots, gear bags and more. Aquaseal cures to full strength overnight or in 2 hours with Cotol-240™ Cure Accelerator & Pre-Cleaner. |
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Use Aquaseal to seal leaky gasket seams.
STEP 1: Turn suit inside out. Clean damaged area with Cotol-240 or isopropyl alcohol. Non-fabric surfaces such as latex should first be roughened with sandpaper, then cleaned.
STEP 2: Apply Aquaseal in a 1/16” high bead overlapping seam edges by at least 1⁄4”. Use included brush to saturate fabric surfaces. Dry level overnight.
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Aquaseal is also ideal for repairing holes and tears. For holes larger than a pinhole, create a backing with removable tape. Fill hole and 1⁄4” beyond. Remove tape after Aquaseal has fully cured.
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Create a Knee Patch
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Create an ultra-tough, flexible knee patch with Aquaseal to protect suits from abrasion. Simply apply a thin coat of Aquaseal with a disposable plastic knife. Dry level overnight. |
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HIGH SPEED IN-FIELD REPAIRS
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For quick, grab-and-hold repairs in the field opt for neoprene-based contact cement. Contact cements are formulated specifically for rapid tack and bonding. Aquaseal® Seal Cement™ Neoprene Contact Cement cures to full strength in only 15 to 30 minutes and creates a strong, durable, flexible bond.
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STEP 1: Apply Seal Cement on both edges of the repair area. Allow to dry for 5 minutes.
STEP 2: Apply a second coat to both edges and let it dry for 10 more minutes.
STEP 3: Press and hold edges together until dry.
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Iron Mend™ Iron-On Fabric Repair Patch provides strong, flexible, long lasting repairs for neoprene. Use Iron Mend to reinforce and repair high stress areas on your suit, including knees, elbows, crotch, under arm and around the zipper.
STEP 1: Wash and dry neoprene article.
STEP 2: Pre-heat iron to acrylic, low or delicate setting. For irregular surfaces including sleeves and legs, insert a piece of wood to create a firm, flat ironing surface.
STEP 3: Cut Iron Mend to overlap damaged area by 3/4”. Always round the corners of your patch as patches with curved edges are less likely to peel back later. Place Iron Mend over damaged area with the urethane coated side down and cover with full sheet of heat shielding paper.
STEP 4: With preheated iron, press Iron Mend down with firm, even pressure for 10 seconds. Lift and rotate iron; apply for another 10 seconds.
STEP 5: Allow repair to cool for a few minutes before testing adhesion. Apply more heat if needed.
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GASKET PROTECTION
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With exposure to sunlight, saltwater, and chlorine, synthetic gaskets degrade over time due to the loss of structural oils called plasticizers. Proper protection with UV Tech™ is essential for maximizing scuba gear life.
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Replacing Gaskets
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1. If the existing gasket is in good condition the new gasket can be glued to the existing gasket “ring”. If the old gasket is cracking or peeling from the suit it is best to remove the “ring”. For easiest removal, cut the old gasket off with a razor. Cut only the latex, not the suit fabric.
2. Insert a clean cylinder form (coffee can, yogurt container, etc.), covered with wax paper or glossy tape, into the neck opening of the dry suit. The form should fit tightly. Position the suit so that 1-2 inches of the form is exposed.
3. Stretch the new gasket over the form so that it completely overlaps the old gasket. Place a rubber band over the gasket about half-way down the form. Fold the new gasket up over rubber band to expose the base of the old gasket underneath.
4. Buff both latex surfaces with sandpaper and wipe with Cotol-240™ or rubbing alcohol.
5. Spread a thin layer of Aquaseal® on to the old gasket using a disposable knife or craft stick. Carefully fold the new gasket on top of the old. Gently apply pressure around the gasket to remove any air bubbles.
6. Monitor the repair closely. Within the first hour, check occasionally to make sure the gasket has not slipped and that no wrinkles or air bubbles have formed. Allow repair to cure for 24 hours before removing the form.
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ZIPPER CLEANING & CARE
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Regular cleaning and lubrication helps zippers last the lifetime of the suit. Without proper care (left), expensive zippers degrade and need costly replacement. Keep your wet suit, dry suit, gear bag zippers free of harmful dirt, sand and salt deposits with Zip Care™ (right).
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STEP 1: Unzip item and use
Zip Care‘s brush top to remove grit and dust.
STEP 2: Brush Zip Care generously onto zipper teeth to clean and lightly lubricate.Wipe off excess.
STEP 3: Carefullyopen and close zipper to thoroughly distribute Zip Care.
Zip Tech™ is preferred for multi-dive lubrication. Use Zip Tech to lubricate and protect watertight and airtight zippers on dry suits from corrosion and harmful salt, chlorine and other pollutants. To use: Open zipper and apply Zip Tech sparingly only to the outer teeth of the zipper.
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If you prefer a paraffin wax and silicone-based lubricant, Max Wax™ is great for general zipper lubrication. Note: Some suit manufacturers prefer you use silicone free formulas such as Zip Tech and Zip Care.
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Zipper Repair
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Broken zipper tooth on a dive gear bag? Stitch the damaged section closed to prevent further separation until you can repair properly or replace.
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