Simple fix with Aquaseal?

[sea_otter]

I have a tiny leak in my drysuit zip seal - where the seal attaches to the fabric of the suit (not the removable part).

The suit is almost brand new, and this appears to be a manufacturing defect.

The inside of this spot looks to be a little rough.

Can I fix this by painting it with Aquaseal? I desperately need a functional suit this weekend and don't have time to take it in. Help?

Thank you!

 

[Herb-alaska]

i would spread some aqua seal over the inside and it should be just fine it may however void a warranty. You may want to call DUI and ask first

 

[sea_otter]

I managed to get out to the shop and have them take a look at it. They fixed it same day (with DUI's approval on warranty status). Hopefully that means no leaky gloves this weekend, hooray!

 

[SIUegyptiandiver]

Hope your problem is solved and you have safe, dry diving this weekend. For future reference, a friend of mine told me aqua seal will only act as a short term solution if it works at all, apparently it doesn't adhere well to the gloves. He suggested I use a 50-50 mix of aqua seal and MEK, shake well and coat the problem area. I have a pinhole in each of my gloves, so am going to try this when I get a chance, though I haven't tried it yet.

Diving warm and wet this week, so I'll deal with it when I return to cold, dark and scary....my favorite place to play on the home court

 

[DEEPLOU]

I use a 50-50 mix of aqua seal and MEK

sorry for my ignorance, what is MEK?

 

[dumpsterDiver]

Methyl ethyl ketone. A known carcinogen

 

[WarrenZ]

sorry for my ignorance, what is MEK?

Methyl Ethyl Ketone A solvent

Nasty stuff but works well - dont drink it.

 

[DEEPLOU]

Don't see where it is "known carcinogen"
looked under the CDC CDC - METHYL ETHYL KETONE - International Chemical Safety Cards - NIOSH
didn't mention carcinogen but other side effects

 

[KathyIGH]

Hi. This is Kathy with DUI. We have a small repair booklet online and available as a free download at http://www.dui-online.com/pdf/drysuit_repair_outline.pdf

You could also add Cotol-240® to the Aquaseal. This will help it to dry fast.

SEALANT PATCH
1. Locate and mark where the leak is. Lay the suit inside out and on a flat
surface.
2. Seal by mixing 1
/2 ounce of Aquaseal® and 1
/2 ounce of Cotol-240® and
apply two coats of the mixture approximately one inch around the
marked area. Allow to dry for approximately 20 to 30 minutes.