Neoprene repair

Does your neoprene have a tear in the crotch or a seam coming apart on the sleeve? Don't despair, ask Surfari! We have put together a short description of how to use the M2 neoprene adhesive in the video below.

With the following instructions and the M2 repair kit you can carry out durable, flexible, permanent repairs on wet, semi-dry and dry suits, gloves, boots, hoods and accessories made of neoprene. Areas subject to heavy wear can be permanently and resiliently repaired using the repair fabric. The instructions work for both smooth skin neoprene and laminated neoprene. The neoprene must be clean and completely dry for the repair. If the tear/hole goes through the entire material, first repair the hot melt fabric from one side, then glue the area with the neoprene adhesive and then apply hot melt fabric to the other side. If the tear is only visible from one side, you first tape the area shut and then apply the fabric.

Glue neoprene correctly

For deeper or continuous cracks in the neoprene, apply the glue sparingly with a spatula or brush to both edges of the crack and pull the crack apart until the solvent in the glue has dried (approx. 3-5 minutes). Then briefly press the edges together firmly. If there are scratches or abrasions, the adhesive can be applied directly to the neoprene to compensate for any missing material. Allow the adhesive to dry for at least an hour before applying the hot melt fabric.

Repair with hot melt fabric

Preheat the iron to the acrylic setting or lowest setting. Don't use steam. If the iron overheats, the neoprene could be damaged.

Use one of the included patches. If necessary, use scissors to cut it to the size needed. The damaged area should be generously overlapped. Carefully place the cut patch, coating side down, onto the damaged area on the side where the damage is less severe.

Place the damaged material on a smooth surface. Press the tip of the preheated iron onto the patch for 10 seconds. Then lift it briefly and move it in a circular motion on the patch for another 10 seconds.

Test the fabric for adhesion. If sufficient adhesion has not been achieved, the area may need to be treated with more heat and/or pressure.