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Old 11-09-2010, 01:49 PM   #16
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Re: DIY Camo wetsuit for Cali

That's amazing, great work and thanks for the write-up!
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Old 11-09-2010, 01:56 PM   #17
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Really cool. Glad it worked. I want to make one covered in Garibaldi, urchin and Zebra perch.
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Old 11-09-2010, 02:26 PM   #18
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It is hard to paint a black wetsuit. I think may have to paint a lighter color such as white first under design. I am going to order the aquaseal and solvent to try out.
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Old 11-09-2010, 03:14 PM   #19
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Re: DIY Camo wetsuit for Cali

did the paint and Aquaseal effect the flexibility of the suit, does the paint crack where it stretches?
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Old 11-09-2010, 03:58 PM   #20
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It can crack if you don't go thin on the layer's. It's not stiff at all im still testing it out i don't know how the UV's will effect it.
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Old 11-09-2010, 05:05 PM   #21
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Re: DIY Camo wetsuit for Cali

There is a type of acrylic paint for fabrics or an additive that is added to acrylic paint so it can be painted on fabrics. It normally specifies heat to set it after painting though. Available at Michaels, Walmart, craft stores etc.
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Old 11-09-2010, 05:18 PM   #22
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I use simple Acrylic paint. I don't know if that type of paint with will effect it DIFFERENTLY.
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Old 11-09-2010, 05:28 PM   #23
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Suit looks good. Although I don't believe camo makes a difference, after having used both camo and non-camo. It does make for better pictures though.
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Old 11-09-2010, 05:38 PM   #24
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Re: DIY Camo wetsuit for Cali

It's all about style.
Look good, Feel Good and have a good time on the water.
Fish will try to use the kelp suit for cover.
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Old 11-09-2010, 05:53 PM   #25
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Are you taking orders you may of just found your self a side bussiness.
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Old 11-09-2010, 05:56 PM   #26
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What was the total cost of materials on average to do this?
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Old 11-09-2010, 06:01 PM   #27
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Your ABSOLUTELY right.
I don't know about the rest of you but if i look good in the water, I feel good in the water.

Confidence..... Its the bottom line for getting fish for me.
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Old 11-09-2010, 06:08 PM   #28
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20 to 30$$for Cotol 240 and Aquaseal at the most. Don't go to west marine they will rob you.
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Old 11-09-2010, 06:38 PM   #29
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How much would you charge to do this?
What he said.
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Old 11-09-2010, 07:40 PM   #30
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That suit is a work of art. I wonder what fish think when they see it?
Fish 1,.. "why'd that dude paint his suit to look like kelp leaves?"
Fish 2,.. "who knows, throw him a bone and swim out in the open."
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