McNett Dive | Repair Guide | Wetsuit & Drysuit Repairs

Repairs - Aquaseal

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
- 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.
- 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.

Iron-On 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.

Boat Operator Tip
As a boat operator you should: • Be able to recognize a “diver down” flag, a bright red flag with a diagonal white stripe, floating in divers’ areas. • Stay the legal distance from a diver down flag. The law varies by state so check with your local authorities. • Be on the lookout for bubbles breaking the water’s surface. There may be divers below who have strayed from their marked diving area.