Both sides to mimic a large plastic ring

[Plasticlids]

It is necessary to have some kind of exposure Needle Roller Bearing protection when the temperature is as low as 15 degrees Celsius.

Water is kept from entering the body of a drysuit through built in seals located at the ankles, wrist and neck area. Over time, the seals may crack or tear as the rubber ages, making the drysuit useless for its intended purpose.

The seals may be repaired, however, by following these steps.

Remove the old seals - Expose the interior of the suit where the seals are located by turning it inside out. Carefully cut the seal, leaving the bonded parts intact.

Keep the cut straight and avoid uneven edges. Sand the edges of the suit to roughen them. This will allow the glue to hold more securely. Thoroughly clean the rough edges with alcohol and let it dry.

Prepare the suit to receive a new seal - Get a plastic container (flower pot, traffic cone, or a bucket) that fits into the opening of the seal (wrist, ankle and neck) and wrap it with a piece of waxed paper, secured with tape.

Insert the wax-wrapped container in the seal opening to create a fixed gasket opening and put a rubber band around it to prevent it from sliding out. Get another plastic container and slice off both sides to mimic a large plastic ring.

These pieces will help hold the new seal in the right position.

Mix the glue for the seal and apply to the mating surfaces - Put on latex gloves and mix an equal portion of Metal Bellows Seal Cotol and Aquaseal on a dry plastic tray.
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