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Please read
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the
instructions and caution notes before starting your repair.
Wash product
that is to be repaired in fresh water and allow to completely dry.
(Do not
attempt to repair an area that is not completely dry) |
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Aqua-Neo-Patch
Instructions.
Aqua-Neo-Patch will provide a clean and permanent repair to any neoprene
wetsuit, single or double lined if you follow these simple directions
carefully.
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Special note for single lined suits:
If you are repairing the unlined surface of your wetsuit, clean the unlined
surface for repair with an acetone product like nail varnish remover, this will
remove the impurities from the surface of the raw neoprene that may resist the
heat activated adhesive. Neo Patch works best on the nylon lined side of a suit.
If you have a gash on a single lined area, we advise also using “Stormsure” To
support the Neo-Patch. In this case, the Neo-Patch would be applied to the
inside (the lined side) and the "Stormsure" would be used to fill the gash and
seal the outside of the suit. This procedure will give a permanent and
professional finish
CAUTION; always test the cleaning product to
make sure that it does not cause damage to the neoprene.
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Cut the Aqua-Neo-Patch with sharp scissors to cover desired area. The
Aqua-Neo-Patch material should be at least 25mm larger on all sides than damaged
area..
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Place product that is to
be repaired on a firm and secure heat-proof surface. Place patch shiny side down
over area to be repaired.
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NOTE:
Pre-heat a household iron to DRY, no steam and on Acrylic or Nylon.
NOTE: this setting may be LOW or Delicate on some irons. The temperature
range for Aqua Neo Patch and standard neoprene is 135°C to 170°C or
(275°F to 340°F). It is advisable to make a test on your neoprene at
the lower end of the temperature range using the heat shielding paper
prior to embarking on the repair proper. An iron that is too hot may
damage your neoprene. Under no circumstances allow the temperature on
your iron to exceed 170°C (340°F)
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Place the Aqua Neo Patch
over the damaged area with the heat sensitive adhesive coating (the shinny
side) against the damaged neoprene.
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Do not cut the heat shielding
paper.
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Cover the entire Aqua Neo Patch
with the full size heat shielding paper.
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Using your pre-heated household
iron, press Aqua Neo Patch down firmly for 10 seconds.
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Lift and rotate iron, press down
firmly again for approx. 15 more seconds.
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Allow a few minutes for cooling. Check to see if material is secure.
NOTE (for large area repairs you will need to repeat this process to secure
entire Aqua Neo Patch area)
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This is the completed
repair on a double lined wetsuit
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This is the completed
repair on a single lined wetsuit
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Problems..?
If the Aqua-Neo-Patch does not fully adhere to your wetsuit it is probably due
to either:
The iron not being hot enough.
- The "iron on" process was too short in time scale, remember the "iron on"
process must be done twice!
- Not enough pressure was applied to the Aqua-Neo-Patch during the "iron on"
process.
- The wetsuit has not been rinsed well enough in fresh water.
- The wetsuit was not completely dry before the application
CAUTION: Any material subjected to long
periods of extreme heat can be damaged. The times we have suggested are
averages. We suggest you try a small test piece before attempting larger
repairs.
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