Thought I share this, as I had been quite worried about replacing my ZipSeals with the Si-Tech QCS PU Ring, to use with Rolock 90 system gloves.
A while ago I started this thread drysuit cuff repair/replace but started this new one with a title easier to point to the issue.
After over a year of fretting the DIY approach, and worrying the QCS PU rings would not fit in my DUI sleeves once I removed the ZipSeals, I am happy to share that the fit is perfect ! So if anyone is thinking about doing the same, it is a definite go.
All I have left to do is find a proper glue. One bit I would like to fix, though not a "must have" is to find a way to remove some of the old DUI left over glue. It seems it will be a chore to remove, but really do not have to, as it will be within the new glue strip area. I tried softening it with a heat gun and try to peel off, but that did not work. Does anyone have any other ideas ? would sanding work ? any chemicals that might do the rick ?
Pics below. You can see that the ZipSeal was sewed to the cuff and then sealed with the glue. I will not be sewing the Si-Tech ring.
A while ago I started this thread drysuit cuff repair/replace but started this new one with a title easier to point to the issue.
After over a year of fretting the DIY approach, and worrying the QCS PU rings would not fit in my DUI sleeves once I removed the ZipSeals, I am happy to share that the fit is perfect ! So if anyone is thinking about doing the same, it is a definite go.
All I have left to do is find a proper glue. One bit I would like to fix, though not a "must have" is to find a way to remove some of the old DUI left over glue. It seems it will be a chore to remove, but really do not have to, as it will be within the new glue strip area. I tried softening it with a heat gun and try to peel off, but that did not work. Does anyone have any other ideas ? would sanding work ? any chemicals that might do the rick ?
Pics below. You can see that the ZipSeal was sewed to the cuff and then sealed with the glue. I will not be sewing the Si-Tech ring.