Wader boots leak - any sealants work?

[huntntrap]

Auquaseal works good

 

[Smashdn]

3m 4000

 

[cbhunter]

If you wouldn't mind giving a update after season I'd appreciate it. I been looking at them since last year but haven't bought them because I don't know anybody with them lol. I'll probably go ahead and get some for next year but would like to know if they're good or junk.

They had a killer sale a few weeks ago when I ordered. @RUGER and his son loves theirs. I think Dylan's started leaking after a few years but ain't that the story with all waders these days?

Not sure if sale is still on

 

[Ed B]

try 5200 quick cure
Its for below water applications in the marine indusrty ! Turn em inside out and do all the seams and holes . Cures in 24 hrs
You will thank me later

I'm trying this route, will let you know how it works out.

 

[Ed B]

I've got some of those as well. Don't leave them out all season, they will fade bad. We put a couple in our spread and left them last season, just to see how they held up. they're great for throw decoys, or something you're gonna put out for 3-4 days and pick up, but 60 days in the sun, they look very noticeably lighter than they do straight outta the box.

Thanks for the heads up, could easily see the fading issue. Luckily we keep them to toss out as needed and pick up after every use.

 

[WilcoKen]

3m 4000

I just tried the Fast Cure 5200. It seems like it will work great. Very flexible and tough. Will find out this weekend.

 

[Chickenrig]

I just tried the Fast Cure 5200. It seems like it will work great. Very flexible and tough. Will find out this weekend.

I think you will be happy with it
That is some tuff stuff

 

[UpperTully]

I've used a bunch of different products and always resort to mixing together paint thinner and clear silicon.

Mix it thin if you want to spray it with a sprayer or mix it thicker if you want to brush it on. I usually brush the seams, then spray the rest. Of course prep work is everything too.

The mixture will soak in and will dry leaving a layer of very pliable bonded silicon.

Works great on worn out breathable waders, water proofing tents or anything else needing water proofed.

 

[Crosshairy]

Aqua Seal is the best.

I have had really good success with AquaSeal as well. I think I've got one pair of waders that lasted 7 years due to annual patches of little holes in my Cabelas neoprene set.

 

[CBU93]

After almost 30 years of duck hunting some folks of the nastiest bar pits, sloughs, pit blinds, and timber holes in the MS delta the best remedy I have found so far I s to buy new waders…in fact keep several good ones available throughout the year.

 

[Chaneylake]

After almost 30 years of duck hunting some folks of the nastiest bar pits, sloughs, pit blinds, and timber holes in the MS delta the best remedy I have found so far I s to buy new waders…in fact keep several good ones available throughout the year.

Bingo, we have a winner

 

[Andy S.]

I've used shoe goo with success. Prep work is key. I clean all dirt and mud off and then wipe with acetone. I then run a little sand paper over the area and wipe again with acetone before applying the shoe goo.

Ditto. Apply inside and out, and allow proper time to dry/cure.

 

[GUNNERX2]

After almost 30 years of duck hunting some folks of the nastiest bar pits, sloughs, pit blinds, and timber holes in the MS delta the best remedy I have found so far I s to buy new waders…in fact keep several good ones available throughout the year.

Looking online, Wing Supply has a line of waders on sale, that I'm not familiar with, that's pretty durn cheap. Guess they'd do in a pinch.

 

[Ed B]

Outside got a nice smooth bead of sealant, inside got the kitchen sink. Just hoping to get through the weekend, after additional research the 5200 won out.

I've done shoe goo in the past and it gets brittle over time. First impression, Aqua seal doesn't appear to come close to 5200. Time will tell, will report back.