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Aquaseal+FD & Cure Accelerator

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Description

Gear Aid Aquaseal+FD & Cure Accelerator is the repair kit for when the leak shows up on Friday night and the trip leaves on Saturday morning. The pack holds a 21 g tube of clear Aquaseal +FD urethane adhesive and a 10 ml bottle of Cure Accelerator. On its own Aquaseal +FD needs 8 to 12 hours to cure; mix in the accelerator and the patch is ready in about 2 hours, with the adhesive going tacky in around 15 minutes.

What it fixes

  • Rips, tears and holes in waders, wetsuits and drysuits
  • Leaks in rain gear and muck boots
  • Worn, high-wear spots on boots, tents and packs that need a tough skin
  • Pinhole leaks in sleeping mats and other inflatables
  • Seams that have started to weep on waders and paddling gear

Aquaseal +FD bonds to neoprene, rubber, nylon, canvas and vinyl, and cures into a clear, flexible rubber that bends with the fabric instead of cracking off it. Once set, the repair copes with anything from -29 to 82 °C, from a frosty morning on a Snowy Mountains river to a wetsuit drying in the sun after a Gold Coast surf.

How to use it

  1. Pull on disposable gloves. On rubber or other non-fabric surfaces, scuff the area lightly with sandpaper.
  2. Wipe the area with a little Cure Accelerator or isopropyl alcohol to lift oil, wax and dirt, then let it dry. Hunting a leak first? Spray soapy water over the suspect area, watch for bubbles and mark the spot.
  3. Back a hole or tear with masking tape on the inside.
  4. In a small disposable container, mix one part Cure Accelerator with three parts Aquaseal +FD.
  5. Spread a thin, even layer over the damage, taking it 13 mm past the edge on every side.
  6. Lay the gear flat and give it at least 2 hours, then test the repair before you rely on it.

Work somewhere between 16 and 38 °C. No accelerator left? Aquaseal +FD still cures on its own, it just needs the full 8 to 12 hours.

Shelf life and storage

Cap the accelerator tightly and keep it upright. For the adhesive, push what is left up to the neck of the tube, wipe the thread clean, lay a small square of foil over the opening and screw the cap on over it. Seal the tube in a plastic bag and keep it in the freezer, and it will be ready for the next tear. Both the adhesive and the accelerator are labelled flammable with harmful vapour, and the accelerator is labelled harmful or fatal if swallowed.

Cured Aquaseal +FD peels off your fingers once dry, and soap and water clean up the rest.

Specifications
  • Color
    Clear
  • Material
    Thermoset urethane
  • Type
    Urethane repair adhesive with cure accelerator
  • Compatibility
    Neoprene, rubber, nylon, canvas and vinyl/PVC
  • Size Range
    21g
  • Temperature range
    Use: -29 to 82 °C. Apply at 16 to 38 °C

Sizing Guide

Additional Information
  • 21 g tube of clear Aquaseal +FD urethane adhesive and a 10 ml bottle of Cure Accelerator
  • Cures in about 2 hours with the accelerator, against 8 to 12 hours without
  • Mix one part accelerator to three parts adhesive
  • Bonds to neoprene, rubber, nylon, canvas and vinyl
  • Cures to a flexible, abrasion-resistant rubber
  • Repair handles -29 to 82 °C; apply between 16 and 38 °C
  • Store a part-used tube sealed in a bag in the freezer

FAQ's

How long does Aquaseal FD take to cure with Cure Accelerator?
Gear Aid Aquaseal+FD mixed with Cure Accelerator cures in about 2 hours, against 8 to 12 hours for the adhesive on its own. It goes tacky in around 15 minutes. Test the repair before you put the gear back into service.

How do you mix Cure Accelerator with Aquaseal FD?
Mix one part Gear Aid Cure Accelerator with three parts Aquaseal+FD adhesive in a small disposable container, then spread it straight away in a thin, even layer that runs 13 mm past the damage on every side.

Can you fix waders with Aquaseal FD and Cure Accelerator?
Yes. Gear Aid Aquaseal+FD & Cure Accelerator is made for rips, tears and pinhole leaks in waders, wetsuits and drysuits. Find the leak with a spray of soapy water, clean and dry the area, apply the mixed adhesive and give it 2 hours.

What materials does Aquaseal FD stick to?
Gear Aid Aquaseal+FD bonds to neoprene, rubber, nylon, canvas and vinyl, and cures into a clear, flexible rubber. That covers waders, wetsuits, drysuits, rain gear, boots and most inflatables.

How do you store an opened tube of Aquaseal FD?
Push the remaining Aquaseal+FD up to the neck of the tube, wipe the thread, cover the opening with a little foil and screw the cap on. Seal the tube in a plastic bag and keep it in the freezer. Keep the Cure Accelerator capped tightly and upright.

Can Cure Accelerator be used to clean the surface before a repair?
Yes. A wipe of Gear Aid Cure Accelerator, or isopropyl alcohol, removes oil, wax and dirt from the area before you apply Aquaseal+FD. Let the surface dry fully first; on rubber and other non-fabric surfaces, scuff it lightly with sandpaper too.

What temperature range can an Aquaseal FD repair handle?
A cured Gear Aid Aquaseal+FD repair handles -29 to 82 °C, so it suits frosty river mornings and hot summer days alike. Apply it when the air is between 16 and 38 °C for the best cure.