" Flex seal" for fixing waders ?

[HarboritE]

So I got a pair of Dryft waders a couple years ago and they started leaking within the first couple months of having them. I could send them back and they will fix them but I know they won't last long. With the type of bank fishing I prefer ive came the conclusion that there is no pair of waders out there made for bushwhacking. I'm not looking for a any suggestions about which waders to buy, I want to fix and beef these up so they might take the brush a little better. I've seen advertisement s for this stuff " flex seal" that seems like it would work well to spray on the outside and inside of the waders on the areas that receive the most stress. On the knees, and inner seams. I figure it's worth a shot before I go spend too much on simms that won't last any longer. You guys ever use this stuff ? It comes in a spray can or a brush/roll paint form. These are breathable not neoprene. Any advice or opinions?

[Duckslayer89]

So I got a pair of Dryft waders a couple years ago and they started leaking within the first couple months of having them. I could send them back and they will fix them but I know they won't last long. With the type of bank fishing I prefer ive came the conclusion that there is no pair of waders out there made for bushwhacking. I'm not looking for a any suggestions about which waders to buy, I want to fix and beef these up so they might take the brush a little better. I've seen advertisement s for this stuff " flex seal" that seems like it would work well to spray on the outside and inside of the waders on the areas that receive the most stress. On the knees, and inner seams. I figure it's worth a shot before I go spend too much on simms that won't last any longer. You guys ever use this stuff ? It comes in a spray can or a brush/roll paint form. These are breathable not neoprene. Any advice or opinions?

Don't use flex seal. Use this stuff. It's amazing last forever in salt water even. Used it up in Alaska on fishing boats on our rain gear and they use it on dry suits. Same *censored* you see on the under water mining shows on their knees and elbows of their suits. It's great!!

http://m.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=21933796&KPID=16152829&cid=CAPLA:G:Shopping_-_Marine_Products_-_New&pla=pla_16152829&k_clickid=95b05909-ce3e-4936-b1e2-9fe1a7ee213d

[Special T]

So I got a pair of Dryft waders a couple years ago and they started leaking within the first couple months of having them. I could send them back and they will fix them but I know they won't last long. With the type of bank fishing I prefer ive came the conclusion that there is no pair of waders out there made for bushwhacking. I'm not looking for a any suggestions about which waders to buy, I want to fix and beef these up so they might take the brush a little better. I've seen advertisement s for this stuff " flex seal" that seems like it would work well to spray on the outside and inside of the waders on the areas that receive the most stress. On the knees, and inner seams. I figure it's worth a shot before I go spend too much on simms that won't last any longer. You guys ever use this stuff ? It comes in a spray can or a brush/roll paint form. These are breathable not neoprene. Any advice or opinions?

Don't use flex seal. Use this stuff. It's amazing last forever in salt water even. Used it up in Alaska on fishing boats on our rain gear and they use it on dry suits. Same *censored* you see on the under water mining shows on their knees and elbows of their suits. It's great!!

http://m.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=21933796&KPID=16152829&cid=CAPLA:G:Shopping_-_Marine_Products_-_New&pla=pla_16152829&k_clickid=95b05909-ce3e-4936-b1e2-9fe1a7ee213d

Does it come in grey or black? I'm gona get some for my duck hunting waders!

[Night goat]

You mean people actually buy that "as seen on tv" crap?

5200 fixes ANYTHING, also available in black

[Alchase]

You mean people actually buy that "as seen on tv" crap?

5200 fixes ANYTHING, also available in black

Yep, works great as a blackout paint on vehicles, LOL

In fact I have yet to find a place I did use it that failed.

But, I have no clue if it would work for waders.

[Rainier10]

I have heard flex seal gets brittle after a year or two.

[Stein]

I use Shoe Goo that is cheap and available everywhere.

[Squidward]

I don't know about sealing them, but you may want to get a pair of rain gear to wear over top to help bushwhacking. I used to work in a fish farm climbing in and out of concrete ponds & brush can be tough on the waders. Good Luck! Squid

[Special T]

I use Shoe Goo that is cheap and available everywhere.

This usually what I use. Not perfect but seems to work reasonably well.

[Duckslayer89]

Shoe goo doesn't compare to 5200. Try it you'll like It

[Alchase]

Is 5200 that white stuff you see all over the drysuits of those divers on Bearing Sea Gold?

[Duckslayer89]

Is 5200 that white stuff you see all over the drysuits of those divers on Bearing Sea Gold?

It is

[jasnt]

This is from Bruce


If you really want something good to fix those waders get rid of the shoe goo and get some NP1 poly urethane sealant.
I've been using it for several years and it is the best stuff. It seals permanent and stays flexible. It seems to stick to about anything no matter how slick. I have even patched holes in the soles of my boots. It just never comes unstuck.
Downside is I only have been able to get it online and it only comes in gun grade. Also it takes a couple days to cure.
If you open the tube as usual after a while the entire tube will harden. Here's a trick to avoid that. Put the tube in the gun and puncture the tube near the back of the tube. Advance it enough to get what you want, then take the tube out and wrap it with duct tape to reseal it.
I would never go back to shoe goo or aqua seal or any of the other similar products

[HarboritE]

Thanks for all the replies :tup:I might just have to get some just to try it, or maybe get the 5200 because it's tried and true. The curiosity will probably get the best of me and I'll try flex seal. I'll report back with results.

[Bullkllr]

I had a pair of some of the first really nice neoprenes that came out. Trek- they were pretty expensive- like $250- and they were the shizz. I wore them way too long. Just kept coating on more Aquaseal. Buddy's joked they were more Aquaseal than neoprene.

Not sure how it compares with the other stuff mentioned-which I would like to try- but you can coat areas with a layer of Aqua seal. It sticks and holds up well.