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    patching wetsuits

    Does anyone have any good suggestions for what glue to use when patching wetsuits? I will be gluing neopreme scavenged from very old wetsuits onto old wetsuits.

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    i've used shoe glue to glue together small tears and seam welds. no clue on old wetsuit patch on to another wetsuit, maybe seam glue?

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    I've used the McNett Seal Cement to make things new. Works well for gluing edges together, not sure it would work for gluing edges to edges. Prolly available at REI and/or Sid's.

    http://www.mcnett.com/Seal-Cement-Co...rene-P235.aspx

    I've used Aquaseal and it works, especially thinned down a LOT with Cotol, but the patch ends up being non-stretch so it does not work REAL well.

    Tom

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    Quote Originally Posted by ratagonia View Post
    I've used Aquaseal and it works, especially thinned down a LOT with Cotol, but the patch ends up being non-stretch so it does not work REAL well.
    If you do opt for the non stretchy option McNett SeamGrip is the same compound as aquaseal only thinner.

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    Thanks guys. I'll look for the McNett Seal Cement.

    Nat

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    I have moved away from the aqua-nett stuff and just get some clear RTV adhesive sealant at Auto Zone.. seems to have better adhesion, flexible and cheap :)
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