Neck Seal repair

[washow88]

I am purchasing a used DUI dry suit form my local dive shop.
I fitted and used it in the pool for a test.
Even though I am buying the suit as is, I believe that it is in a good condition.
I found only one problem, which is that, the neck seal needs to be replaced. Currently, the seal is glued to the suit.
Is that something I can do by myself?
I mentioned that to the shop and they told me that they would send it to DUI for repair.
Thank you

 

[Ben_ca]

You can... there's a book out by Oxyhacker Drysuit repair and Maintenance... now with most DIY stuff.... it might take you a while to get good at it but if you have more time than money this is a good alternative to sending it to the shop.

 

[Peter_C]

It is very easy to do.

Parts and more info can be found here. Use the PB300 glue too. A hair dryer or heat gun will remove the old seal.
http://www.ossystems.com/

 

[acelockco]

Please post more photos and instructions. Your photos are the best I have seen so far!

 

[rcontrera]

While Peter is right that it is very easy, DO NOT USE A POWER WIRE BRUSH ... unless some jerk has used Aquaseal on the suit.

Instructions are at http://www.ossystems.com/repair/repr.htm

 

[Peter_C]

Actually the power brush did not damage the suit at all. Then again, I work with that type of equipment all the time and slowed it way down, along with using a well beat up brush. I wanted the old glue gone, because it was over 13 years old.

Two weeks ago the neck seal on my D.U.I. was replaced, and a new kind of neck plate was needed, due to the warm neck outer seal, and the fact that D.U.I. installs the seal from the inside out on a CF200. So I took measurements, then walked out into the garage, grabbed a piece of thin metal, set up my plasma for circle cutting, and whacked out a new template. Using MEK I softened the glue on the suit, and using PB300 thinned with MEK, started putting layers of glue back on. Once tacky the pieces were joined together, and rolled out with a small paint roller.

 

[Dectek]

Acelockco....if you like instructions with photos you can check out these links. After viewing these pages I saved the instructions into .PFD documents if you want to pm me with your email I can send them.
DUI online drysuit repair
Cave Diver.net wrist seals
Brian Nystrom's Webshot pages

Hey Peter....ever think of using a nylon or brass bristle brush?