best way to repair a wetsuit

Discussion in 'All Discussions' started by jcyr2, Apr 23, 2013.

  1. jcyr2

    jcyr2 Well-Known Member

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    Aug 23, 2012
    I have a small hole on the back seam of my 4/3 right below the back zipper? Best way to fix it?
     
  2. littlerhody

    littlerhody Well-Known Member

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    Jan 16, 2009
    you can buy some of that wetsuit repair **** they sell it in a can. Must be a rip to the runner which case this **** works great. i use it all the time on little holes
     

  3. jcyr2

    jcyr2 Well-Known Member

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    Aug 23, 2012
    Where do you buy it dive shop? The surf shop I go too didn't have anything
     
  4. Kahuna Kai

    Kahuna Kai Well-Known Member

    Dec 13, 2010
    yeah what they said. that neoprene cement is great. got a fin cut on my new suit not long ago and was pretty bummed. the neoprene cement turned my frown upside down.
     
  5. LBCrew

    LBCrew Well-Known Member

    Aug 12, 2009
    Before I trash old suits, I cut off pieces for repairs... like the flap behind the sipper, which makes good patch material. I'll also pull off strips of tape and save some of that, too. For the record, I NEVER sew wetsuits... some guys do, but I don't. I just glue and patch them.
     
  6. Erock

    Erock Well-Known Member

    Aug 6, 2011
    If you are determined to sew it, use the FLAT strand dental floss then apply neoprene cement and a little patch/tape.

    I think it's an unnecessary step, but whatever is the most cathartic for you.