A while ago (year or more) someone posted info about some product, maybe a roofing product that they used to patch leaky boots... This weather is no time to spring a leak...

Anyone remember what that product was, I think they said it was available at lowes or home depot???... Other suggestions welcome... Commercial strength needed of course

Hags,if the boots are rubber, I have holes patched at the tire shop.,,,Rickey

Go to NAPA, Walmart, or anyplace that sells Permatex gasket sealer. Get the RED HIGH TEMP. stuff. It is great for patching holes in waders.

Some people mentioned aqua seal also, anybody know where I can get that in small quantities?

They are rubber bottoms with canvas uppers...

http://www.lacrossefootwear.com/product/hunting+boots/waders/canvas+3-+ply+hip+wader.do

how about freezing temp Gary...lol

Will that bond to both materials? (canvas/rubber)

amazing goop works wonders on waders! my boots are covered with it.


tm

Is it the rubber or the canvas that is leaking?,,,Rickey

Red Permatex will work on either rubber or canvas. Smear it on liberally (inside and outside) and let it dry. It works...

I think it is at the seam... All I know is... Boot filled, foot went numb... finally made it back and boots were an icicle...lol... can't tell right now where it's at but I suspect the seam

Found what I was looking for... NP1...
http://www.trapperman.com/forum/ubbthrea...=true#Post29749

Now I just need to find it local... If I can't I will try either Gary's recommendation or that amazing goop stuff... Thanks!!!

two words, Duct tape

Hot-glue-gun!

My waders wear in between my knees where they rub together. Shoe-goo works good, and is tough stuff. I've used the red and blue automotive silicones in the past, and they work well, but I didn't care for the multi-colored spots on the camo.

Your waders have to be CLEAN and COMPLETELY DRY before you start, or it will peel up. Smear your sealer over the holes and surrounding area, and rub into the canvas well. I like to leave it a little thick over the holes, and feather it out a couple inches around the holes. I've got two pairs that need fixed myself, but haven't taken the time to do it yet.

Has anyone tried spray silicone on rubber waders? My hip waders are starting to crack, and was thinking about giving it a try before I buy a new set. I don't use them that often, but sometimes they're handy.

While I love duct tape... it will not hold for this use and these conditions...


tried it before and the glue is not flexible enough to hold... It breaks away from the repair site... Is there a different glue you use out of your glue gun?

Thanks waspshooter... I will give them a thorough cleaning... !!!

Gorilla tape works better than duct tape. And holds up alot better too. I have ripped the ankle out on a new pair of boots last yr. I patched it with gorilla tape inside and out. It's still holdin to this day!!! If ya can find them, Hot patches work great too.

Get the good stuff =
lacrosse boot repair, at sterling fur trap supply
goop, at Minn Trap Products
aqua seal, at Northern sports co.
They are all eurathane glue.very good stuff
They can all be found in the T&PC. RD

Buy new boots LOl

hags,
Dry waders and fill leaky boot with water to find your leak. It doesn't pay to guess where it is leaking. Btw...Noone else mentioned it...just thought I would! Sometimes leaks are obvious othertimes they are tough to find. Defintitely add a covering of whatever you use to wear spots!

Anybody ever use 'shoe and boot patch reapair' by Kiwi? Great preventative measure on wear areas suchs stitching on anything. I use it on my climbing gear wearever threads rub out of stitching due to friction. Makes my gear last MUCH longer!

I put a hole in my brand new hundred dollar waders in the first week of season so I put shoo-goo on them and they work great now.