Wader Repair Suggestions

Old406Kid

Old406Kid

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While I've gotten a lot of use out of my waist highs that fateful day has finally come.
On my last day out I had a damp spot from my ankle and above. I haven't done any testing yet but there appears to be a little separation at the point where the neoprene bootie is glued to the breathable fabric. Any suggestions on the best product to use to reglue it appreciated.
 
Not really a glue, but UV Aquaseal would be an option. A tube of it came with my new waders I just bought. I’ve used it in the past and it worked great for patching leaks.
SF
 
I have been a fan of aqua seal for a long time It sticks to everything and stays pliable for years. Just dont get it on your clothes or fingers. it also has other uses that i have found.. .......those cables that you use to recharge your electronic devices such as cell phones where the coating has broken can be repaired where the wire goes into a plug and the repair will be stronger than the original assembly.
 
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Have the Simms Flyweight waders just sent off for repairs. Only used them on 3 trips all in boats and a bit of wading. Both legs leaked so bad my R/L booties were full of water after 3 hours in the watermaster. Has to be a design failure

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I ordered an Aquaseal and Cotol 240 kit but further inspection shows that the seam tape on the neoprene foot is getting thin at the heel. I'm seeing some iron on seam tape and wondering if that's the right direction to go to extend the life of my waders? :unsure:
If so, any recommendations on a brand?
 
Old406Kid said:
I ordered an Aquaseal and Cotol 240 kit but further inspection shows that the seam tape on the neoprene foot is getting thin at the heel. I'm seeing some iron on seam tape and wondering if that's the right direction to go to extend the life of my waders? :unsure:
If so, any recommendations on a brand?
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I’d personally just cover the thinning area on the tape with Aquaseal.
SF
 
Stonedfish said:
I’d personally just cover the thinning area on the tape with Aquaseal.
SF
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I've had very good success doing that. I've also had good results from applying Aquaseal to an area on the outside of the bootie heel, where the cloth facing had worn down to the neoprene. The culprit was a rough spot inside my wading boot heel.

I've repaired my original Simms Guide waders so much with Aquaseal, over the 20 years I've had them. The insides are peppered with old dabs of Aquaseal that sealed pinhole leaks. The secret is to apply the stuff super thin, so there's no lumps. One thin coat is all that's needed.

I did send the waders back to Simms once, about 8 or so years ago, to have new shoulder straps installed. They not only replaced those straps, but also installed new seam tape inside, on areas where I suppose the original tape was on its last legs. Oh, and they also installed new booties. I think the total bill to me was about $40. I can't remember if that was the repair charge, or the shipping, or both. In any case, great service!
 
I have original G3 waist highs, I sent them to Simms for new booties, was told I really needed a new set. There must be 4 small tubes of aquaseal on them and a large patch in the azz. I still use them weekly
 
If you want to get more information on waders and wader repair, watch Joel Strickland of Surviving Duck Season on YouTube. Nobody puts more abuse on their waders than Duck hunters. Except shellfish harvesters. Check out his preferred repair adhesive from 3M.
 
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