Any tips on repairing leaky waders?
Oct 11, 2021 16:08:08 #
My waders are leaking at the knees, with no visible holes. I think just from wear and tear I’ve rubbed off the water proof coating on the inside. Is there a spray or adhesive I can use to recoat the inside?
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by lost_in_sauy
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by lost_in_sauy
Oct 11, 2021 16:22:11 #
Oct 11, 2021 17:18:13 #
Jeremy wrote:
Yeah.
Buy new ones.
Buy new ones.
Yeah, and pay more than $20 for your next pair
Oct 11, 2021 18:40:44 #
Sinker Rig wrote:
Yeah, and pay more than $20 for your next pair
Loan the leaky ones to your best ( NOT) buddy.
😂
Oct 11, 2021 22:06:05 #
Oct 12, 2021 01:19:31 #
Mr.Wood-E wrote:
Flex seal.
Just hope it’s dry before put them on again or may need it on something else
Oct 12, 2021 07:30:30 #
Mr.Wood-E wrote:
Flex seal.
I have a few buddies that have tried the Flex Seal.. results have gone both ways.. up to you whether it's worth the $12.99 to try.
Oct 12, 2021 12:37:03 #
Oct 12, 2021 15:08:34 #
FS Digest wrote:
My waders are leaking at the knees, with no visible holes. I think just from wear and tear I’ve rubbed off the water proof coating on the inside. Is there a spray or adhesive I can use to recoat the inside?
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by lost_in_sauy
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by lost_in_sauy
flex spray works awesome!
Oct 12, 2021 15:46:32 #
Big dog
Loc: Bayshore, Long Island, New York
FS Digest wrote:
My waders are leaking at the knees, with no visible holes. I think just from wear and tear I’ve rubbed off the water proof coating on the inside. Is there a spray or adhesive I can use to recoat the inside?
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by lost_in_sauy
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by lost_in_sauy
Wear contractors garbage bags, one on each leg, then get into the waders
Oct 12, 2021 16:33:35 #
Oct 12, 2021 18:58:21 #
Get a brite flashlight or spot and shine it from the inside out in the dark. Try stretching it a little if they're neoprene to find the leaks. Neoprene wears out (breaks down) and gets very small holes not necessary in the seams. This usually takes years if you take care of them by hanging them when storing. If this is whats happening probably time for new ones but the flex seal does sound like it may work. Maybe try it if its only leaking in one area.
Oct 12, 2021 21:51:15 #
Use “Goop”. Can’t tell you how many things that I have fixed with this product through the years. Doesn’t seem to matter which kind of Goop I use.
Oct 13, 2021 11:46:41 #
harleypiker
Loc: WA
JimPGM wrote:
Use “Goop”. Can’t tell you how many things that I have fixed with this product through the years. Doesn’t seem to matter which kind of Goop I use.
Not flexseal. It cracks Use Shoe Goo. I never leave home without it. Very adhesive and mildly flexible
Oct 13, 2021 16:23:30 #
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