Author Topic: Best way to fix waders??? (Read 12767 times)

Black Plague · « **on:** November 02, 2011, 12:04:48 PM »

Never had a rip in my waders before....so not sure what to do, buying a new pair is not in the budget right now so I need to repair them ... I was wading and trippied on some basalt rocks and hit my shin...so the tear is 3 inches above the rubber boot part...its a u shaped cut a little smaller than a dime... I have heard of people using shoe-goo or similar products, I just am not certain on what the best procedure is... any help is greatly appreciated so that i can get back out there with more than just gorilla tape on there... nothin worse than a wet sock...(well there is...but you know what I mean) ....Thanx

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 02, 2011, 12:06:27 PM »

I use raft patches you can get at wholesale sports or the like.

jackelope · « **Reply #2 on:** November 02, 2011, 12:08:51 PM »

Shoe-Goo works well. There's a product called Aquaseal(I think) that works good too.

Are they neoprene or breathables?

SeaRun1 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 02, 2011, 12:11:09 PM »

Try Plasti-Dip. The kind you dip tool handles in. Turn your waders inside out and paint it on and let it dry. This works really well on breathables that are starting to get older and the seams are starting to open up. Paint the seams with Plasti-Dip and they are good to go for another season.

I have only done this to cheaper Hodgmans. They started to leak on season three so I did this fix. I made it two more years without leaking. Give it a try.

SeaRun1

GregFowler23 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 02, 2011, 12:14:26 PM »

Cheap inexpensive fix, just use shoe-goo stuff works great

Black Plague · « **Reply #5 on:** November 02, 2011, 12:24:22 PM »

Quote from: jackelope on November 02, 2011, 12:08:51 PM

Shoe-Goo works well. There's a product called Aquaseal(I think) that works good too.

Are they neoprene or breathables?

yeah they are neoprene ...5mm redhead brand ..... if I use the shoo-goo type stuff do I just smear it on the cut edges and then like an inch around the hole on the inside and on the outside??? I dont need like a piece of fabric or anything right???

jackelope · « **Reply #6 on:** November 02, 2011, 12:26:55 PM »

Quote from: Black Plague on November 02, 2011, 12:24:22 PM

Quote from: jackelope on November 02, 2011, 12:08:51 PM
Shoe-Goo works well. There's a product called Aquaseal(I think) that works good too.

Are they neoprene or breathables?

yeah they are neoprene ...5mm redhead brand ..... if I use the shoo-goo type stuff do I just smear it on the cut edges and then like an inch around the hole on the inside and on the outside??? I dont need like a piece of fabric or anything right???

Yes.

bow4elk · « **Reply #7 on:** November 02, 2011, 12:33:24 PM »

another yes...

Black Plague · « **Reply #8 on:** November 02, 2011, 12:41:47 PM »

hmm....well I got nothin to lose right now lol...I will have to give it a go...thanx for the help guys

Fishnclifff · « **Reply #9 on:** November 02, 2011, 12:43:52 PM »

shoe goo and duct tape.
All of the above

Cleve · « **Reply #10 on:** November 02, 2011, 12:47:21 PM »

Aqua Seal

ollie · « **Reply #11 on:** November 02, 2011, 01:36:10 PM »

aqua seal or seal cement brand. my dry suit at work looks like its made out of the stuff!

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 02, 2011, 01:40:02 PM »

Quote from: ollie on November 02, 2011, 01:36:10 PM

aqua seal or seal cement brand. my dry suit at work looks like its made out of the stuff!

What do you do for work?

STIKNSTRINGBOW · « **Reply #13 on:** November 02, 2011, 01:44:15 PM »

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/mens/mens-workshop/quick-fix/69185.aspx
This stuff is AWESOME !! tents, tarps, whatever...

gasman · « **Reply #14 on:** November 02, 2011, 03:10:00 PM »

Used a patch repair kit on mine last year, peeled it off and used shoe goop. Works awsome

FC · « **Reply #15 on:** November 02, 2011, 03:14:54 PM »

Ultra-black silicone sealer.

GregFowler23 · « **Reply #16 on:** November 02, 2011, 04:03:02 PM »

Quote from: gasman on November 02, 2011, 03:10:00 PM

Used a patch repair kit on mine last year, peeled it off and used shoe goop. Works awsome

ctwiggs1 · « **Reply #17 on:** November 03, 2011, 08:17:18 AM »

what if it's on the boots? that's what I'm dealing with now on my 5mm waders

Skagit_Hunter · « **Reply #18 on:** November 03, 2011, 08:25:42 AM »

with neos just squirt some shoe goo on the inside push outside down on it. let it kick then aply it to the outside just along tear. Let it dry. then put another layer over that that covers it on both sides, and kinda rub it in the the outside layer. It is ugly but wont leak'

breathables.... Aqua seal is the only way to go

BigGoonTuna · « **Reply #19 on:** November 03, 2011, 08:38:35 AM »

aquaseal works great for all kinds of wader repair(including holes in the rubber boots).

i have heard good things about plasti-dip but never tried it. supposedly it makes a great quick fix if you don't have the time to let aquaseal or shoe goo cure.

ollie · « **Reply #20 on:** November 03, 2011, 10:48:07 AM »

@ pianoman- global diving out of seattle.

TheHunt · « **Reply #21 on:** November 03, 2011, 11:09:02 AM »

Totally agree with the above. BUT!!!

If you are stressing the rip you might want to run some thread (Sew it) with 3 to 5 stiches but make sure you have glue between the neoprene then do as the folks have stated. The stiches will help keep it together under stress

gasman · « **Reply #22 on:** November 03, 2011, 02:38:31 PM »

Quote from: TheHunt on November 03, 2011, 11:09:02 AM

Totally agree with the above. BUT!!!

If you are stressing the rip you might want to run some thread (Sew it) with 3 to 5 stiches but make sure you have glue between the neoprene then do as the folks have stated. The stiches will help keep it together under stress

Good idea

sticknstringman · « **Reply #23 on:** November 04, 2011, 01:28:52 PM »

i had a dime sized hole in my boot last year and got a boat patch kit. i filled the hole as best i could with shoe goo then added the patch to the outside. let it dry and did the same for the inside. i coated both outside and inside edges with shoe goo as well (might have been over kill but i hate wet feet) only problem was it was baby blue but that didnt matter to me

Black Plague · « **Reply #24 on:** November 17, 2011, 11:03:18 AM »

good news...the shoe goo held like a charm, i filled the gap from the inside, spread it out and then put a piece of fabric saturated with goo on it and then smeared some on the front side in concentric circles and let it dry... went hunting on Saturday in the crazy wind and we got 4 limits of ducks, mostly divers but it held up great in the water thus far....thanx for the help guys

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