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Offline Dadbear

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how to repair leaky waders
« on: November 13, 2008, 12:16:46 PM »
Lets hear your best tips for stopping leaks in both neoprene and breathable wading boots.

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Re: how to repair leaky waders
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2008, 12:29:26 PM »
i have always used rubber cement on my leaks with breathables. never any patches or anything like that. just plain rubber cement, and have never had a problem. same goes for seam leaks aswell.

also after a couple years of wearing the same breathables and not taking care of them properly. you can take some spray on waterproofing and give the waders a couple good coats of the spray and let them sit for a couple days. they will be like new. *note* at least mine were like new  :chuckle:

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Re: how to repair leaky waders
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2008, 01:00:55 PM »
auqa seal.... thin it w/ cotol-240

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Re: how to repair leaky waders
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2008, 01:24:03 PM »
Thanks for the help. Nothin' worse than freezin' feet in the winter.

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Re: how to repair leaky waders
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2008, 09:20:03 PM »
i have used goop and aquaseal, also simmseal...the best repair i have come up with so far is a new pair of waders.
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Re: how to repair leaky waders
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2008, 09:27:13 PM »
Best I have used is "shoe goo" and place a small piece of the neoprene fabric on the inside and outside of the hole, just don't be shy with the goo smooth out the edges then let it dry !!!

I have repaired a 2 inch "L" shaped gash this way and it still don't leak !!
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Re: how to repair leaky waders
« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2008, 09:48:16 PM »
Wader patch kit? !  :rolleyes:

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Re: how to repair leaky waders
« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2008, 10:00:16 PM »
Hot glue. The type for fixing fishing rods.




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Re: how to repair leaky waders
« Reply #8 on: November 20, 2008, 07:13:53 AM »
A new pair :chuckle: You can hang them outside and fill the inside w/ water, then just mark the moist spots w/marker or something.  Let dry. then apply some repair glue.  i like to use a fair amount because i like to put a patch on it aswell, some don't.
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