xterra wetsuits repairs procedure -...
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Repairs Procedure
XTERRA Wetsuits are designed as high performance open water swimming and triathlon wetsuits. They are delicate. Fingernail and other minor tears from sharp objects are not a manufacturing defect. Minor tears like this will not affect the performance or integrity of the wetsuit whatsoever if it has been repaired correctly. INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO FIX A FINGERNAIL TEAR ON A WETSUIT
1. Purchase/ use standard wetsuit adhesive. Most swim, triathlon, or sporting goods stores carry this product; we recommend a product called Black Witch or even B&Q Multi-‐purpose glue works. Be sure to read all of the instructions that accompany the wetsuit adhesive you purchase to avoid discrepancies with the instructions provided below.
2. Lay the wetsuit on a flat surface. 3. Gently pinch open the tear in the wetsuit to expose both surfaces. Apply a thick, equal layer of adhesive to
both surfaces. Use less glue on either edge of the tear than you think to avoid the glue from seeping out onto the surface of the wetsuit.
4. Position the tear so that it is flat (sitting naturally without any bumps or folds in the tear). Apply another thin layer of adhesive to the edges of the tear (or use the excess adhesive that seeps out of the tear once the flap is flat), and smooth the adhesive at the edge of tear with a paperclip or toothpick. Do not leave any adhesive on the surface of the suit; simply rub any excess adhesive off of the suit before it dries.
5. Leave the wetsuit on a dry, flat surface for 24 hours to dry.
Note: Once dry, the repair can appear shiny and may have a raised area. This is normal, and will not affect the performance of your swim.
REPAIRING OTHER DAMAGE For repairs that can’t be glued at home, we highly recommend sending your wetsuit to SNUGG Wetsuit Repairs, Malcolm, Newquay, United Kingdom. This is the recommended company that can handle most wetsuit repairs. Their contact information is as follows: SNUGG WETSUITS, 7 Toby Way, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1NR +44 (0)1637 878488