Aquaseal +FD Flexible Durable

$18.36 ~~$24.95~~

26% off

Climate Positive
Simple Returns
Super shipping
Price Guarantee

Description

Gear Aid Aquaseal +FD is a clear urethane repair adhesive in a 21 g tube, made for gear that bends and stretches: waders, wetsuits, drysuits, rain jackets and sleeping mats. It cures into a tough, flexible rubber that moves with the fabric, so a tear you glue on the kitchen bench this week is still sealed when you are waist deep in the Thredbo River.

What it fixes

Rips, tears and holes in neoprene, rubber, nylon, canvas and vinyl.
Pinhole leaks in breathable waders and drysuits, including GORE-TEX.
Punctures in sleeping mats and other inflatables.
Weeping seams on waders and paddling gear.
High-wear spots that need a hard-wearing, abrasion-resistant skin.

Once cured, the repair handles use from -29 to 82 °C, which covers a frosty start in the Snowies and a wetsuit drying in the Queensland sun. For tent seams we'd hand you Seam Grip WP, which is thinner and brushes along stitching more easily. Aquaseal +FD is not food-grade, so keep it for gear and away from hydration bladders.

How to use it

Pull on disposable gloves. Clean the area with isopropyl alcohol and let it dry. On rubber, vinyl and other non-fabric surfaces, scuff it lightly with sandpaper first.
Hunting a leak? Spray the area with soapy water, watch for bubbles or a dark spot, mark it, then rinse and dry.
Back a hole or tear with masking tape on the inside.
Spread a thin layer over a tear, or fill a hole, taking the adhesive 13 mm past the damage on every side.
Lay the gear flat and leave it for 8 to 12 hours.

Work somewhere between 16 and 38 °C with some humidity in the air. Gear Aid Cure Accelerator brings the cure down to about 2 hours when the trip is tomorrow. For a sleeping mat, let the adhesive set for about 30 minutes, press a Tenacious Tape patch over it, then give it the full 8 to 12 hours before you inflate.

Shelf life and storage

A part-used tube keeps far longer in the cold. Push the adhesive up to the neck, wipe the thread clean, put a small piece of foil over the opening and screw the cap on over it. Seal the tube in a plastic bag and store it in the freezer until the next repair.

Specifications

Color

Clear
Material

Thermoset urethane
Type

Urethane repair adhesive
Weight

21 g (0.75 oz) tube
Compatibility

Neoprene, rubber, nylon, canvas and vinyl. Not for tent seams or hydration bladders
Length

150 mm
Height

25 mm
Width

100 mm
Temperature range

Use: -29 to 82 °C. Apply at 16 to 38 °C, above 40% relative humidity

Sizing Guide

Additional Information

Clear thermoset urethane repair adhesive, 21 g tube
Bonds neoprene, rubber, nylon, canvas and vinyl
Cures in 8 to 12 hours, or about 2 hours with Cure Accelerator
Flexible, waterproof and abrasion resistant once cured
Repairs waders, wetsuits, drysuits, jackets and sleeping mats
Apply at 16 to 38 °C; handles use from -29 to 82 °C
Store a part-used tube in a bag in the freezer
Made in USA

FAQ's

How long does Aquaseal +FD take to cure?
Aquaseal +FD cures in 8 to 12 hours. Keep the repair flat and level for that time. Mixing in Gear Aid Cure Accelerator shortens the cure to about 2 hours when you need the gear back sooner.

What materials does Aquaseal +FD stick to?
Aquaseal +FD bonds to neoprene, rubber, nylon, canvas and vinyl, and seals waterproof breathable fabrics such as GORE-TEX. That covers waders, wetsuits, drysuits, rain jackets, inflatables and sleeping mats. Scuff non-fabric surfaces lightly with sandpaper before you apply it.

Can you use Aquaseal +FD to fix a sleeping mat?
Yes. Find the hole with soapy water, clean the spot with isopropyl alcohol, apply Aquaseal +FD and leave it for about 30 minutes. Cover it with a Tenacious Tape patch, then wait 8 to 12 hours before you inflate the mat.

Can you use Aquaseal +FD to seal tent seams?
Aquaseal +FD is made for flexible gear such as waders, drysuits and sleeping mats. For tent seams, use Seam Grip WP, which is a thinner urethane sealant that brushes along stitching and under seam folds more easily.

Is Aquaseal +FD flexible once it dries?
Yes. Aquaseal +FD cures to a stretchy, clear rubber that bends with neoprene and other elastic fabrics, so the repair moves with a wetsuit or a pair of waders and resists scrapes and abrasion.

What temperature should you apply Aquaseal +FD at?
Apply Aquaseal +FD between 16 and 38 °C with relative humidity above 40%. Once it has cured, the repair handles use from -29 to 82 °C, from a cold alpine morning to a summer day on the water.

How do you store an opened tube of Aquaseal +FD?
Push the Aquaseal +FD up to the neck of the tube, wipe the thread clean, cover the opening with a small piece of foil and screw the cap on. Keep the tube in a sealed plastic bag in the freezer.

Can Aquaseal +FD repair a hydration bladder?
Aquaseal +FD is not food-grade, so it is not the repair for a hydration bladder or a water bottle. Keep Aquaseal +FD for waders, wetsuits, drysuits, jackets, inflatables and sleeping mats.