Correct glue/sealant for DUI dry suits?

[Curious_George]

Regarding seams, aquaseal thinned with cotol is the way to go for seam repair.

I would agree with that. Although because cotol is quite expensive, I just use acetone to speed up curing. Just enough to make the aquaseal a little runny and it will brush on and dry in 30-45 minutes.

Regarding the aquaseal on valves, I’ve never seen it in probably 10 or so I’ve taken off of suits. Not a big sampling but adds to what has been stated above. Most were between 2000-2010. I usually do find varying amounts of silicone.

 

[undrwater]

Be sure to clean the area thoroughly prior with acetone or similar.

 

[Tracy]

DUI has always used RTV silicone on their valves unless something has changed recently or perhaps they need to re-train new people at the factory. My last 4 DUI drysuits and my wife's were glued on with RTV silicone, as well as all the DUI drysuits I have helped people work on. These were TLS350, FLX and CLX suits. It's actually been a while since I have had a CF200 so I dont know if they use aquaseal there.

They explain why they do it here. I hate that they do it and prefer suits with rubber gaskets.

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Regarding seams, aquaseal thinned with cotol is the way to go for seam repair.

As an FYI, when you order a new suit, you can request rubber gaskets instead of RTV. It is an option.

 

[macado]

As an FYI, when you order a new suit, you can request rubber gaskets instead of RTV. It is an option.

That is fantastic. I didn't know that was an option. I recently bought my first non-DUI drysuit in 10 years but depending on how this experiment goes I will definitely do that if I order another DUI suit.