Mixing Bostick 2402?

[neilh]

Ok, I've got a pocket-less wetsuit, 2 pockets and a tin of bostick 2402 with a smaller tin of it's partner... Trouble is there's no mixing instructions I can see on the tins and nothing came in the packet

So can anyone help out with an idiots guide to sticking the pockets on that includes how to mix the 2 part stuff?!

[Kirstie]

Originally Posted by neilh

Ok, I've got a pocket-less wetsuit, 2 pockets and a tin of bostick 2402 with a smaller tin of it's partner... Trouble is there's no mixing instructions I can see on the tins and nothing came in the packet

So can anyone help out with an idiots guide to sticking the pockets on that includes how to mix the 2 part stuff?!

I remember my dad doing this. He used to squeeze two equal-sized lumps (pea-sized approx) onto a bit of wood and use a matchstick to mix the two together.

Obviously, increase the size of the lumps accordingly!
xxx

[Reikimaster]

was looking at this last night think it is something like 17:1 will have a quick look

[wreckferret]

When I repair suits I use : 1 teaspoon of glue to 8 drops of hardener

I only mix a small amount each time so as not to waste it.

Ref sticking the pockets on, as long as the area has been cleaned with a mild type of thinner there shouldn`t be any problems.
Lay the suit down flat, stick pkt, put flat pce of wood over the pocket ( with a weight on it) and leave to dry.
Hey presto = new pocket.


Ps make sure you follow the instructions to the letter on the glue tin.

Have fun.

[Reikimaster]

http://www.ewetsuits.com/acatalog/bostik-2402-guide.pdf

MIXING
Add approximately 4% w/w Bostik 9101 Curing Agent
into 2402 Adhesive and stir in thoroughly for at least 2
minutes.

instructions from nothern diver
http://www.ndiver.com/site/drysuit_r...Y_drysuit.html

[neilh]

Originally Posted by wreckferret

Ps make sure you follow the instructions to the letter on the glue tin.

Thanks

[dlegros]

You get the glue already in the correct amounts 1 little bottle of hardener for 1 tin of glue.

Scale down accordingly - I found that 1/4 of a tin did one pocket (250ml tin)

Dom

[drysuit repair dave]

Exact quantities aren't too critical, but as previously stated, the small bottle does the whole tin
A couple of other points
Use a cheap (read disposable) brush, much easier than trying to clean the glue off it
Make up smallish quantities, the glue stays workable for 20 mins-1 hour depending on temp, humidity and % of hardener
Dont use small yogurt pots to mix in- they melt!
Put THIN coat of glue on pocket and suit, allow to dry, put on 2 more THIN coats, when touch dry press the pocket down well, using a small roller or similiar, leaving weights on overnight is not needed
cheers
dave
www.drysuitrepair.co.uk
www.eliossub.co.uk

[neilh]

Thanks everyone - one pocket attempted today so we'll see how it turns out

Suit is currently sitting in the garage with a large book, a twinset and a single cylinder hopefully applying even pressure!