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Wetsuit & Drysuit RepairsWetsuit & Drysuit Repairs

Wetsuits and Drysuits can be damaged easily whether it is on a sharp piece of coral or a snag on the boat. These simple repairs will keep your gear going dive after dive.

  • Repairs - Aquaseal

    • Wetsuit Tip

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      • Wetsuit tip

        Create a Knee Patch

        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.

    • Maximum Strength Wetsuit Repairs

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        Maximum Strength Repairs

        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.

      • Glove Repair

        Holes & Tears

        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.

  • Repairs - Seal Cement

    • High Speed, Field Repairs

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        Seal Cement™ Repairs

        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. Seal Cement™ Neoprene Contact Cement cures to full strength in only 15 to 30 minutes and creates a strong, durable, flexible bond.

      • Seal Cement

        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.

      • Seal Cement

        Step 3:

        Press and hold edges together until dry (approximately 5 minutes).

  • Patches

    • Iron-On Repairs

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      • Iron Mend

        Iron Mend™ Repairs

        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, under arm and around the zipper.

        Step 1:

        Wash with Wet Suit & Dry Suit Shampoo 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.

      • Iron Mend

        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.

      • Iron Mend

        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.

      • Iron Mend

        Step 5:

        Allow repair to cool for a few minutes before testing adhesion. Apply more heat if needed.

  • Fixing Leaks

    • Drysuit Repair

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      • Aquaseal gasket Repair

        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.

      • Aquaseal gasket Repair

        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.

Find more great tips like these in our Repair Guide

  • High Speed, Field Repairs

    High Speed, Field Repairs

    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. Seal Cement™ Neoprene Contact Cement cures to full strength in only 15 to 30 minutes and creates a strong, durable, flexible bond.
  • Which Fins are Best?

    Which Fins are Best?

    Modeled after a whale’s tail, split fins funnel the water delivering more forward motion with considerably less effort than traditional blade-style fins. The twin blades act like counter-rotating propellers, reducing drag and turbulence, allowing for easier underwater maneuvering. Many divers also report that, after switching from blade to split-fins, they no longer experience calf muscle cramps.