P-valve replacement / Aquaseal removal

base615 · April 15th, 2008, 10:36 AM

Hi,

I'm just wondering if there a way of removing Aquaseal to replace a pee valve without damaging a drysuit? Has anyone done it?

Cheers,

Craig

Marijn · April 15th, 2008, 11:17 AM

Acetone??

I think it could do the job.

But better make sure first.
I'd try it anyway.

sunnyboy · April 17th, 2008, 03:19 AM

Check the McNutts website. They have some recommendataions (I think under FAQ) which are appropriate as they make the stuff.

I beleive they recommend solvent (sparingly) and some mechanical "action"

I used Toluene and a white eraser (pencil) to gently remove quite a bit of "bad" aquaseal on my TLS350 when I was patching a cut on a seam. Worked like a charm.

Toluene is the solvent in Cotol. Be sure to work in a WELL ventilated place.

-S

joe24106 · April 17th, 2008, 08:54 AM

MEK (Methy Etyhl Ketone ) should work fine. It´s nearly the same as Aceton, but it works a lot better to remove old adhesives. You can get it at every Home Store.
Take care for the safety data sheet information!

Greets
Christian

April 15th, 2008, 10:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
base615(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 13	P-valve replacement / Aquaseal removal Hi, I'm just wondering if there a way of removing Aquaseal to replace a pee valve without damaging a drysuit? Has anyone done it? Cheers, Craig

April 15th, 2008, 11:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Marijn(Offline) Smurf #1 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Papendrecht, The Netherlands Posts: 379	Acetone?? I think it could do the job. But better make sure first. I'd try it anyway. __________________ Its a fact that the humans can't go without water for more than 3 days

April 17th, 2008, 03:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
sunnyboy(Offline) New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vancouver Island, Canada Posts: 6	Check the McNutts website. They have some recommendataions (I think under FAQ) which are appropriate as they make the stuff. I beleive they recommend solvent (sparingly) and some mechanical "action" I used Toluene and a white eraser (pencil) to gently remove quite a bit of "bad" aquaseal on my TLS350 when I was patching a cut on a seam. Worked like a charm. Toluene is the solvent in Cotol. Be sure to work in a WELL ventilated place. -S

April 17th, 2008, 08:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
joe24106(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North-Germany,Kiel Posts: 10	MEK (Methy Etyhl Ketone ) should work fine. It´s nearly the same as Aceton, but it works a lot better to remove old adhesives. You can get it at every Home Store. Take care for the safety data sheet information! Greets Christian