Wanted: wetsuit repairer - Perth

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GPA
GPA
WA
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GPA GPA
WA, 2529 posts
11 Oct 2012 6:08pm
Howdy... I 'popped' the seam above the knee on a 1yr+ old short arm Billabong 202 steamer today - the panel join was one of the un-stitched 'rubber weld' joins (it just popped open like a chip packet for about 12-15cm).

Hoping a Breezer can point me in the direction of someone who repairs wetties in Perth - pref North of the river.

Thanks in advance.
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23684 posts
WA, 23684 posts
11 Oct 2012 6:12pm
Not NOR sorry ...... but West in O'connor will take any brands I think, else Scirocco wetsuits in Freo

BUT some brands have long warranty on seams, I know my West has unlimited warranty on seams, and I am sure my Ripcurl was at least 5 yrs or so..... so have you tried the warranty path?

sn
sn
WA
2775 posts
sn sn
WA, 2775 posts
11 Oct 2012 7:28pm
if all else fails.......superglue works!


fond memories of working at a big beachside hotel/resort in perth.

having to superglue a rather buxom young lass into a latexy catsuit thing.
her suit had torn itself down the seam next to the zipper when she tried doing it up.

she had to try and hold her boobs together so I could (in my most professional manner) glue the suit together without glueing myself to her boobs at the same time

we were both giggling like schoolkids at the time!

hope her hubby appreciated my efforts!

stephen.
dirtyharry
dirtyharry
WA
444 posts
WA, 444 posts
11 Oct 2012 7:50pm
sn said...
if all else fails.......superglue works!


fond memories of working at a big beachside hotel/resort in perth.

having to superglue a rather buxom young lass into a latexy catsuit thing.
her suit had torn itself down the seam next to the zipper when she tried doing it up.

she had to try and hold her boobs together so I could (in my most professional manner) glue the suit together without glueing myself to her boobs at the same time

we were both giggling like schoolkids at the time!

hope her hubby appreciated my efforts!

stephen.


Am I having de ja vu (dayzshayvoo or however it's spelt), or have you told that one before stephen?
sn
sn
WA
2775 posts
sn sn
WA, 2775 posts
11 Oct 2012 7:59pm
wouldnt be surprised if I bragged about that particular job before, kinda hard to forget the good ones, and helps me forget the more common crappy stuff I had to put up with.
CRUZIN
CRUZIN
WA
55 posts
WA, 55 posts
11 Oct 2012 9:39pm
Jam wetsuits in greenwood
Do repairs and make new wetsuits
Sorry don't have there number
saltiest1
saltiest1
NSW
2575 posts
NSW, 2575 posts
12 Oct 2012 12:41am
dental floss and contact adhesive if you are keen.
GPA
GPA
WA
2529 posts
GPA GPA
WA, 2529 posts
12 Oct 2012 8:13am
Thanks guys... Greenwood is right next door, so will google the number for Jam...

And the dental floss / contact adhesive is a good one... I've got some super tough black nylon thread and windscreen sealer that I have used a number of times before - but on older wetties, and not on such a long split (in an area that will be under constant pressure).

Thanks again - much appreciated.
GPA
GPA
WA
2529 posts
GPA GPA
WA, 2529 posts
12 Oct 2012 12:09pm
JAM wetsuit products (including Repairs and Alterations) in Greenwood.

9448 6584

Dropped off the wetty at 10:30am - ready by 4:00pm - $30 for two big seam splits... gotta be happy with that.

Cheers for the tip Cruzin!
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