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As supplied to the British
Olympic Windsurfing Team 2004 |
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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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Please read all 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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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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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).
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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:
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The iron not being hot enough.
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The
"iron on" process was too short in time scale,
remember the "iron on" process must be done twice!
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Not enough
pressure was applied to the Aqua-Neo-Patch during the
"iron on" process.
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The wetsuit has not been rinsed well enough in fresh
water.
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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.
More board and sail repair tips can be found here
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Aqua Pro Products are now available in
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Ireland |
Germany |
Greece |
France |
Sweden |
Spain |
Italy |
Poland |
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Aqua-Pro
UK
info@aquaprouk.com
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Mistakes and errors are possible. |
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