Adding a Pocket - Adhesive Issues

[ontdiver]

I attempted to attach an XS Scuba pocket with a neoprene backing to my neoprene wet suit using Mcnett "Urethane Repair Adhesive & Sealant". I placed sufficient weight over the pocket and waited approximately 24 hours. Unfortunately, because I had not taken into consideration the overall design of the pocket, the sealant was not able to bond properly.

I was able to remove the pocket and am now wondering about Plan B. Does anyone known whether it is possible to use Mcnett "Seal Cement" on top of the urethane sealant, and if so, what should I do to prepare the surfaces that have dried urethane sealant on them? (I have asked McNett for advice on this but have not received any feedback.) Thanks

 

[WarrenZ]

I would scrape and peel the urethane off the the pocket and re glue using proper adhesive. I had good luck with aquaseal I used the big tube and a butter knife to spread about 3-4 ozs of it on when I did mine.

 

[ontdiver]

Much appreciated, WarrenZ

 

[lucca brassi]

fill your neoprene suit hard with some small pillow to get a dress real full form and then glue on a pocket !

I have fixed then pocket with a few belts around single leg

 

[eelpout]

Ok, I have put Halcyon (3x)and Dive rite pockets (once) on my wetsuits. All I ever used was wetsuit glue (Mcnett seal cement). There is a reason why I use wetsuit glue. I reuse my pockets. I have two sets of Halcyon pockets that have been on two different wetsuits. The wetsuit glue holds just as long as you prep the suit. How do you prep the suit? Here is a link to step by step process: thedecostop.com/forums/showthread.php?46483-How-to-install-bellows-pockets-on-your-3mm-wetsuit-or-any-wetsuit-for-that-matter&highlight=install+pockets