Repairing oversuit?

[andrewmcleod]

I always have to open my tube with a pair of pliers, and then poke through and pull out the gunked-up glue with a pointy tool to get at the good stuff behind. I find it 'defrosts' (not that it really freezes) reasonably quickly.

Seamgrip (what I like to use) is runnier than Aquasure though.

One of these (for about £25) was a previous Christmas present

https://www.amazon.co.uk/McNett-Seam-Grip-Adhesive-Bulk/dp/B01L473XCY

 

[thehungrytroglobite]

Thank you everyone! It seems to be working a little better now, like thick treacle, I used a needle to poke at it as suggested. It is a new tube from inglesport so shouldn't have hardened up. I intend on getting a new suit before slovenia/switzerland/Vercors but reckon this one can last until the end of winch meet. I don't have time to get a new one anyway as we're going to Ardeche tomorrow.

 

[LadyMud]

"If you do manage to effect repairs, it'd be good if you can post a photo or two"
. . . for us to laugh at

 

[thehungrytroglobite]

Here's something for you all to laugh at. I can't sew to save my life and have adhd which makes dull tasks like these much more difficult. It's an awful job but better than nothing. I have a few more bits like this to do so happy to take any tips...

 

[thehungrytroglobite]

The aquasure is now on my hands and won't come off. A bit of it also got into my hair and won't come off. I've tried hot water and soap scrubbing. It also suggests on the packet using some sort of alcohol so I had to pour whisky on my hair as this is the only alcohol I had around. Also I have just read on the packet that you are not supposed to inhale it but I have been doing that for 2 hours

am i going to die?

 

[Babyhagrid]

I was aquasuring some seams last night and left tit drying in my room. Only effects were some odd dreams and a good night's sleep. I don't think it's an issue unless you're in a confined space with no airflow??

 

[Pitlamp]

That repair doesn't look too bad; well done!
I'd let it set properly then apply another (thicker) bead of Aquasure on top, to strengthen everything.

There is a range of organic solvents which will remove sticky Aquasure from fingers and hair. Last time I had to clean up a spill I used a version of neoprene solvent / cleaner and it worked fine (and no whisky sacrificed!).

 

[andrewmcleod]

I think you probably still want a patch on top of that for long-term use, but then it'll be good to go. You could probably get away with just gluing on a patch and leaving it to dry with weights on (and then, once it's stuck, glue on the edges to stop it catching and peeling up).

It might seem like more effort now, but trust me that nothing is more depressing than spending an hour sewing something up only for it all to rip open on the first few uses.

More glue!

I don't think the fumes are _that_ bad. I have made the mistake before now of doing some Seamgripping in the living room and leaving an oversuit to dry all day while I work from home; nothing catastrophic happened but not that nice.
The fumes from Bostik 2402 two-part inflatable boat adhesive, however, which I have used to repair tackle sacks, are lethal! Definitely do that outside...

 

[Pitlamp]

I think you probably still want a patch on top of that for long-term use, but then it'll be good to go. You could probably get away with just gluing on a patch and leaving it to dry with weights on (and then, once it's stuck, glue on the edges to stop it catching and peeling up).

Reckon this is excellent advice. Little bit of extra effort will have a synergistic effect on repair longevity.

 

[LadyMud]

"Little bit of extra effort will have a synergistic effect on repair longevity"
Or, in other words . . . "a stitch in time saves nine"