wetsuit safe paint?
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kylie posted 30 weeks ago.
I'm always a bit curious about that. Wetsuits (the really good ones) have a very special coating on the outside -- I wouldn't want to mess with that by covering it with something that wouldn't be as smooth through the water.
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kylie posted 30 weeks ago.
Oh and for mix up IDs I have my name and phone number written on the inside with a sharpie. My suit had a big easy to see white box for just that reason.
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jwillia852 posted 30 weeks ago.
I would imagine screenprinting would be the way to go, especially considering that is probably how the factory applies logos etc.... it may cost a little bit more, but it would look great and be quite effective.
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deepbluex posted 30 weeks ago.
What kind of paint would be safe to use on the neoprene surface without harming the rubber surface? I'd prefer no guessing because I know it's easy to dissolve rubber with the wrong chemical.
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fastdog5 posted 30 weeks ago.
kylie wrote:
I'm always a bit curious about that. Wetsuits (the really good ones) have a very special coating on the outside -- I wouldn't want to mess with that by covering it with something that wouldn't be as smooth through the water.
Yeah, that might cost you what, 3 or 4 minutes in an Olympic distance swim? :)
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brittda posted 30 weeks ago.
fastdog5 wrote:
kylie wrote:I'm always a bit curious about that. Wetsuits (the really good ones) have a very special coating on the outside -- I wouldn't want to mess with that by covering it with something that wouldn't be as smooth through the water.Yeah, that might cost you what, 3 or 4 minutes in an Olympic distance swim? :)
Ok a wetsuit doesn't even help me 3 or 4 min in a IM distance--I only wear it to stay warm. I am probably the exception than the rule though.
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kylie posted 30 weeks ago.
fastdog5 wrote:
kylie wrote:I'm always a bit curious about that. Wetsuits (the really good ones) have a very special coating on the outside -- I wouldn't want to mess with that by covering it with something that wouldn't be as smooth through the water.Yeah, that might cost you what, 3 or 4 minutes in an Olympic distance swim? :)
I just figure if we are paying extra for that technology why not use it? And anything that makes the swim easier is awesome for me! ;)
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Iron Dan posted 30 weeks ago.
I would suggest asking a wetsuit manufacturer what they use and what is safe on wetsuits. Personally I would email Desoto. I have always had great customer support and response with them and they have always been helpful. Their email is contact@desotosport.com
I've noticed some organizations such as Team in Training have their logos painted on wetsuits of various brands. What kind of paint is used? I would like to mark my wetsuit so I can ID it more easily in case of a mixup. I want to make sure I don't harm the delicate surface.