How to Repair a Wetsuit Tear with Glue: Easy DIY Fix for Small Rips and Cuts (Step-by-Step)

Got a small tear or rip in your wetsuit? In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to repair a wetsuit with glue, so you can fix small cuts quickly, extend the life of your wetsuit, and stop minor damage from turning into a bigger problem.

⏱️Chapters:
0:20 Prep your workspace
0:45 Materials you need
1:25 Prep your wetsuit
1:54 Protect the inside lining
2:19 Applying the glue
3:44 Let the glue get tacky
4:08 Press the edges together
4:46 Curing time and final tips

🛠️ What you need:
– Glue
– Brush or small paintbrush
– Scissors to trim loose fibers
– Cardboard or wood to place inside the suit
– Paper towels and gloves (optional)

👀 Pro tips:
– Prepping is key – clean your workspace and your wetsuit before
– Don’t use too much glue. Excess glue takes much longer to dry and can drip through, leaving a hard spot you can feel on the inside.
– Don’t let the edges of the rip touch before the glue is tacky, because they bond on contact.

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