Description:
The go-to adhesive for fixing dry suits, wetsuits and gaskets. Gear Aid Aquaseal FD Flexible Durable Repair Adhesive (NRS item 35001.02), previously sold simply as Aquaseal, seals holes and tears in dry bags, wetsuits, paddling apparel and latex gaskets. Rescue teams and guides use it to replace gaskets and to add an abrasion-resistant layer on boats and gear. Browse more dry suit care and repair products.
Features
- Flexible urethane repair: dries to an elastic, clear urethane rubber that waterproofs, seals and resists abrasion.
- Bonds to many materials: hypalon, neoprene, latex, nylon, vinyl (PVC), GORE-TEX and other trilaminates, many fabrics, foams, composites and many plastics.
- Gasket replacement: a standard adhesive for installing new latex gaskets on dry suits and dry tops.
- Self-leveling: flows into a smooth, even repair.
- Abrasion layer: add a protective coat to high-wear spots on boats and boating gear.
- Faster cure option: mix with Gear Aid Aquaseal FD Cure Accelerator and Cleaner (previously Cotol) to shorten cure time; it also preps surfaces.
Specifications
- Category: glues and adhesives
- Dries to elastic, clear urethane rubber
- Uses: gasket replacement, repairing small holes and tears
- Adheres to: neoprene, vinyl, fiberglass, latex, many fabrics, foams, composites and plastics
Sizes & options
Size: 3/4 oz or 8 oz. The 3/4 oz tube suits a field repair kit; the 8 oz size suits a team that maintains a fleet of suits and boats.
Questions about the Aquaseal FD Repair Adhesive
What materials does Aquaseal FD bond to?
Hypalon, neoprene, latex, nylon, vinyl (PVC), GORE-TEX and other trilaminates, many fabrics, foams, composites and many plastics.
Can I use it to replace dry suit gaskets?
Yes. Gear Aid lists gasket replacement as a primary use, and it works well for installing new latex gaskets.
How can I make it cure faster?
Mix it with Gear Aid Aquaseal FD Cure Accelerator and Cleaner, previously known as Cotol. That product also cleans and preps surfaces before a repair.
What does it look like when it dries?
It dries clear and flexible, as an elastic urethane rubber, and it is self-leveling.
Is the Aquaseal FD adhesive rated for fire or high heat?
No. It is water rescue support gear, not flame resistant and not rated for fire or high-heat use.
Where can I buy the Gear Aid Aquaseal FD Flexible Durable Repair Adhesive?
Right here. The Public Safety Store is an authorized Gear Aid dealer. Outfitting a rescue team or need help with sizing? Contact us. Every order is covered by our price match guarantee and easy 30-day returns.
California Proposition 65 warning: This product can expose you to Toluene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
