I ordered the aqua seal but in this case its the zipper fabric that ripped (looks like the stiching and glue came undone). This area seems to be lining fabric and not neoprene. Also i don't think this area stretches so can i use crazy glue here, or use the neoprene cement? Picture attahed. thanks very much
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Re: Repair a wetsuit tear around zipper lining [avikoren1]
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Can't see the pic.
For jersey tears and seam reinforcement, I typically use IronMend:https://www.walmart.com/...epair-Patch/32311376
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For jersey tears and seam reinforcement, I typically use IronMend:https://www.walmart.com/...epair-Patch/32311376
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Re: Repair a wetsuit tear around zipper lining [Titanflexr]
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Re: Repair a wetsuit tear around zipper lining [avikoren1]
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It needs to be restitched. Any surf/dive shop can do this. I've even had a shoe/luggage repair place I trusted do it.
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Re: Repair a wetsuit tear around zipper lining [Titanflexr]
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I think it was stitched and glued before. Okay, I will look for a surf shop. Thanks
By the way, after I get it stitched, it was also glued. Should the gluing use the aqua seal type or crazy glue since this is on the fabric side and is not part of the stretchy area, ie it is fixed around the zipper?
By the way, after I get it stitched, it was also glued. Should the gluing use the aqua seal type or crazy glue since this is on the fabric side and is not part of the stretchy area, ie it is fixed around the zipper?
Re: Repair a wetsuit tear around zipper lining [avikoren1]
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You can't just stitch this with regular thread. You have to use something more heavy duty. The following is the upholstery thread I use. Great stuff, stitch it up, then put in some neoprene glue to hold everything together. I am very generous with the glue and I am not trying to win any fashion awards. Don't use crazy glue. I have seen people also use a 2-part epoxy but just stick to neoprene glue. It does the trick.
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Re: Repair a wetsuit tear around zipper lining [Thomas Gerlach]
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Thanks, just ordered the thread. now I just need to learn how to or find someone that can.
Re: Repair a wetsuit tear around zipper lining [avikoren1]
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Crazy Glue (cyanoacrylate) is strong but brittle. You need wetsuit cement (ex. AquaSeal) (urethane-based adhesive) that has some elasticity.
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Re: Repair a wetsuit tear around zipper lining [Titanflexr]
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Cool, thanks. Got the thread and aquaseal on order. Lets hope I do this right :)
avikoren1 wrote:
Thanks, just ordered the thread. now I just need to learn how to or find someone that can.As long as you can do some basic stitching you should be fine. It doesn't need to be pretty and it won't be pretty if this is your first one.
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