Michael Daly wrote > "Shawn W. Baker" wrote: > > > I'd recommend Cordura. It's almost totally waterproof, but if you cover > > the entire back surface of the patch with Aquaseal to glue it to the > > suit, it will be waterproof. > snip > Also, why not stitch it around the edge? This will be more reliable than glue. > You'll have to waterproof the stiching, but that's not too bad. I can't remember > if yours is GoreTex or coated nylon. If the former, you'll need a special > waterproofing tape (available with difficulty from outdoor sewing shops) or > use a glue type sealant. Coated nylon is easy, since regular waterproof seam > sealing tape can be used (more easily available from outdoor sewing shops) or > the glue like stuff. > Why not just spread Aquaseal - thinly - over the abraded area. In my experience, Aquaseal is pretty tough once it cures, and should help reinforce the surface of the drysuit against further abrasion. The key is to spread it thinly enough so that there is no stress riser between uncoated and coated fabric. This can be done by putting a small dab of Aquaseal on the abraded area, and then using a popsicle stick (or something similar) to spread it *thinly* over the abraded area, being especially careful to thin it out to almost nothingness at the edges. This would make the adding of any patching material unnecessary. Sewing a patch through a drysuit that isn't leaking amounts to creating a potential problem where none (yet) exists. Of course, it would still be good to check with the manufacturer of the drysuit to see what they recommend for repairing an abrasion. Regards, Erik Sprenne *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Jan 18 2000 - 20:34:16 PST
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