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Old 11-09-2010, 12:16 AM   #1
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DIY Camo wetsuit for Cali

I painted kelp leave’s on a wetsuit that will not wash off. All I used was
Cotol-240, Aquaseal and acrylic paint. You can even do it on black wetsuit's. I have used this suit on about 25 dives and the paint has not come off or damaged the neoprene.

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Old 11-09-2010, 12:18 AM   #2
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If that actually works that opens up all kinds of possibilities.
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Old 11-09-2010, 01:20 AM   #3
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I looked and looked - where is the wetsuit in the pic??
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Old 11-09-2010, 01:39 AM   #4
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Awesome job!
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Old 11-09-2010, 01:41 AM   #5
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What's the step by step?
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Old 11-09-2010, 02:56 AM   #6
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You're an artist! Looks great.
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Old 11-09-2010, 03:44 AM   #7
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that looks awsome great job
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Old 11-09-2010, 11:03 AM   #8
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Re: DIY Camo wetsuit for Cali

HOW to paint a wetsuit.

The foam-like thickness of neoprene provides protection and insulation. Wet suits, mouse pads and protective cases benefit from neoprene's thermal protection and water resistance. Since neoprene consists of synthetic rubber cells, it must be treated for bonding agents and coatings to adhere to the surface of the material. Similarly, certain solvents and cleaning solutions may dissolve or weaken the synthetic material. Coatings include paint and decorations, which can flake as the materials stretches, unless covered by a protective coating. Cotol-240 and Aquaseal are commercially available at marine supply stores, hardware stores and dive shops for use on neoprene.


•Cover your work surface with paper towels or a newspaper and place your neoprene project or fabric on top.

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Prepare the surface of the neoprene for painting by applying a thin layer of Cotol to the surface with a small paint brush. ( Important use a sharpie to trace the out line of your painting. so you can put a thin layer of cotol to prep the area.)

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Wipe the treated surface with a clean cloth to dry.

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Paint the desired pattern or design on the neoprene. If desired, place a stencil on the fabric and apply paint to the open areas of the stencil. Carefully remove the stencil and avoid smearing the paint.

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Set the neoprene aside in a well-ventilated area to dry. Drying time depends on the type of paint and amount of paint applied.

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Touch a painted area gently and carefully to see whether the paint has completely dried or if it feels tacky, meaning that additional time to dry is needed.

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Apply a second coat of paint, if the dried paint appears light or if you want to build a thicker layer of your design.

Add a Protective Coating
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Dispense about a 1/2-inch line of Aquaseal from the tube onto a plastic plate and add 20 drops of Cotol. Mix thoroughly with a plastic spatula.

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Apply a layer of the Aquaseal over the dried painted area using the glue brush. Be careful to apply a thin layer without smearing the painted design.

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Apply a clear frame or outline of Aquaseal around the outer edges of your painted design and if desired, apply a coating of Aquaseal to non-painted gaps inside the design.

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Set aside and allow to cure in a well-ventilated area overnight.
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Old 11-09-2010, 11:07 AM   #9
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Re: DIY Camo wetsuit for Cali

That suit is a work of art. I wonder what fish think when they see it?
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Old 11-09-2010, 11:11 AM   #10
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That suit is a work of art. I wonder what fish think when they see it?

They won't
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Old 11-09-2010, 11:23 AM   #11
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very cool!
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Old 11-09-2010, 11:31 AM   #12
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Re: DIY Camo wetsuit for Cali

That's a fantastic pattern! Thanks for the 'how-to'.

I've always wanted an olive suit with a huge yellow dot on the butt cheeks. Now it can be made
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Old 11-09-2010, 11:32 AM   #13
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Most fish are colorblind, despite the opinion of many sportfishermen. Fish can see color shadings, reflected light, shape, and movement, which probably accounts for the acceptance or rejection of artificial lures used by fishermen.
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Old 11-09-2010, 11:43 AM   #14
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How much would you charge to do this?
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Old 11-09-2010, 11:59 AM   #15
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Awesome job!
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