{"id":14527,"date":"2022-05-25T11:30:56","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T09:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.220triathlon.com\/?p=58432"},"modified":"2022-05-25T12:33:10","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T10:33:10","slug":"how-to-repair-a-wetsuit-tips-kits-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/220triathlon\/rss_feed\/how-to-repair-a-wetsuit-tips-kits-in-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"How to repair a wetsuit: Tips &amp; kits in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"><\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By John Wood\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Wednesday, 25 May 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p class=\"&quot;p2&quot;\"><strong>A triathlon wetsuit is an investment, and one that if treated with care, should stand the test of time. But should you find yourself with an accidental hole or scrape in your wetsuit, the best thing you can do is don\u2019t panic and act fast by patching it up before it gets any bigger and affects your swim performance in the water. Here\u2019s how to increase the longevity of your wetsuit and get your money\u2019s worth\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul><li><strong><a href=\"&quot;#LINK%20NAME%20A&quot;\">How to repair a hole in a torn wetsuit<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"&quot;#LINK%20NAME%20B&quot;\">Best wetsuit repair kits to buy<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"&quot;#LINK%20NAME%20C&quot;\">How to avoid damaging your wetsuit<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2><strong><a id=\"&quot;LINK\" name=\"\" a=\"\"\/>How to repair a hole in a torn wetsuit<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"&quot;p5&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;s2&quot;\">Inspect your wetsuit for tears after each use, as they\u2019re easier to fix when small. Small tears (up to a couple of cms) can be repaired at home (see below); tears bigger than a few inches may require professional repair services. Right, onto the fix\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ol><li class=\"&quot;p2&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;s2&quot;\"> Clean the area around the rip. Ensure there\u2019s no dirt, sand or wax around the ripped area. If the area isn\u2019t cleaned, the repair might not heal correctly. Then open up the rip to reveal both sides of the tear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"&quot;p2&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;s2&quot;\"> Apply a first coat of <a href=\"\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/McNett-Black-Neoprene-Adhesive-Other\/dp\/B01LFLBKEM\/?tag=220triath-21&amp;ascsubtag=twotwentytriathlon-0&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored&quot; noopener noreferrer\">neoprene adhesive<\/a> to both surfaces (find online). The glue can be applied with a short bristle brush. Do not press the sides together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"&quot;p2&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;s2&quot;\"> Let the glue dry for about 1-3mins (depending on room temperature and humidity), keeping the two sides apart. The glue normally looks glossy when wet and matte when dry; it should feel slightly tacky and not stick to your finger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"&quot;p2&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;s2&quot;\"> Once the first coat is dry, apply a second coat to both sides and begin to dry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"&quot;p2&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;s2&quot;\"> Firmly bring the two sides of the rip together, doing your best to keep the seam in a straight line.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"&quot;p2&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;s2&quot;\"> Use a weighted object to keep pressure on the tear while it fully dries and seals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol><p class=\"&quot;p2&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;s2&quot;\"> You should find that the seal dries within 2-3mins, but the seal will form more fully if you allow it to dry for at <\/span><span class=\"&quot;s1&quot;\">least 6hrs. The best option would be to allow it to dry overnight to allow the strongest seal possible to form.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<section class=\"&quot;highlight\"><div class=\"&quot;highlight__content\" editor-content=\"\"> <ul><li><strong><a class=\"&quot;standard-card-new__article-title&quot;\" href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.220triathlon.com\/gear\/swim\/wetsuits\/whats-the-difference-between-a-triathlon-wetsuit-and-a-surf-wetsuit\/&quot;\">What\u2019s the difference between a triathlon wetsuit and a surf wetsuit?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a class=\"&quot;standard-card-new__article-title&quot;\" href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.220triathlon.com\/gear\/swim\/wetsuits\/sleeved-versus-sleeveless-wetsuits-for-triathlon-which-is-best\/&quot;\">Sleeved versus sleeveless wetsuits for triathlon: which is best?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a class=\"&quot;standard-card-new__article-title&quot;\" href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.220triathlon.com\/gear\/swim\/wetsuits\/how-thick-should-my-tri-wetsuit-be\/&quot;\">How thick should my tri wetsuit be?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a class=\"&quot;standard-card-new__article-title&quot;\" href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.220triathlon.com\/gear\/swim\/wetsuits\/top-end-triathlon-wetsuits-4-features-to-look-for-in-a-high-quality-suit\/&quot;\">Top-end triathlon wetsuits: 4 features to look for in a high quality suit<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a class=\"&quot;standard-card-new__article-title&quot;\" href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.220triathlon.com\/gear\/swim\/wetsuits\/how-much-buoyancy-does-your-triathlon-wetsuit-need\/&quot;\">How much buoyancy does your triathlon wetsuit need?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/\/www.220triathlon.com\/gear\/swim\/wetsuits\/best-kids-wetsuits\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">The best kids wetsuits on sale<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><p> <\/p><\/div> <\/section><h2><a id=\"&quot;LINK\" name=\"\" b=\"\"\/>Best wetsuit repair kits to buy in 2022<\/h2>\n<h3>C Skins Wetsuit Repair Kit<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/220triathlon.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"220triathlon.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 809, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;809&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.amazon.co.uk\\\/C-Skins-Neoprene-Repair-Kit\\\/dp\\\/B00MY6R6M8\\\/&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;geolocation&quot;:true,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;priceRange&quot;:&quot;7-13&quot;,&quot;sid&quot;:&quot;term-twotwentytriathlon-7-pcs-txt-pos&quot;}'\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">The Black Witch glue for neoprene is one of the most popular choices for wetsuit repair. It\u2019s included in this wetsuit repair kit from C Skins, along with patches of different shapes and sizes to fasten onto your wetsuit. It also comes with a little brush to help you accurately get the glue where it\u2019s needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">The patches are helpful when making sure the newly-sealed tear remains waterproof. Small tears can be sealed by glue alone, but to be extra safe covering up the hole can be effective.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">The glue should last longer than the patches, however, so make sure you use them when they\u2019re needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Neoprene Queen Wetsuit Repair Kit<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/220triathlon.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"220triathlon.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 809, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;809&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.amazon.co.uk\\\/Stormsure-Neoprene-Wetsuit-Adhesive-Patches\\\/dp\\\/B07S825WNP\\\/&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;geolocation&quot;:true,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;priceRange&quot;:&quot;3.5-6.5&quot;,&quot;sid&quot;:&quot;term-twotwentytriathlon-7-pcs-txt-pos&quot;}'\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">Neoprene Queen offers its own Wetsuit &amp; Neoprene Adhesive that can work as a repair glue. It\u2019s a black contact cement that promises to fix tears (ideally smaller ones) in 10 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">The kit includes two 5g tubes of the black neoprene repair adhesive. It also comes with a patch of 3mm neoprene rubber, so if you have a hole that\u2019s too large to glue together, you\u2019ll be able to cover it up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">Most smaller tears should be able to be secured without any patches, however, as the glue works as a contact cement to fasten the points together.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Black Witch Wetsuit Repair Glue<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/220triathlon.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"220triathlon.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 809, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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