EdB Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Met a guy at the river the other day and we got to talking about my leaky waders. He said he sprays isopropanal on his and it turns black where they are leaking. From the water maybe. Has anyone heard of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Yep - worked perfect on my Simms. Use a spray bottle set to fine mist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonefisher Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 this might be a dumb question but do the waders need to (or can the waders) be dry for this to work..... I got a pair of simms that have gotten pretty leaky of late and I can't seem to find the spot..... they are bone dry and packed away and replaced but I would really like to get em back workin as a backup pair...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 this might be a dumb question but do the waders need to (or can the waders) be dry for this to work..... I got a pair of simms that have gotten pretty leaky of late and I can't seem to find the spot..... they are bone dry and packed away and replaced but I would really like to get em back workin as a backup pair...... carefully fill em up with water inside, you will see where the leaks are on the outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdB Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 ya..that is a good question. Do you do it wet or dry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdB Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 also read something on google that said to turn them inside out....anybody? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Turn the waders inside out. Mine have been dry when I did it. Just lightly spray the alcohol on and the leaks will darken right up. A bit of Aquaseal and you're off to the races. Easy peasy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker1 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 From what I understand this method with the iso, or rubbing alcohol only works if the material is goretex. I could be wrong, but this is what I have been told. I have owned Simms goretex waders for 6 years now(second pair) and I can say it works. The only area of concern sometimes is seams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonefisher Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 just got off the water and have now discovered my brand new waders are already leaking as well..... definately gonna have to get all stoned up on aquaseal and have a patch party....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesG Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 just got off the water and have now discovered my brand new waders are already leaking as well..... definately gonna have to get all stoned up on aquaseal and have a patch party....... How brand new are we talking here? to hell with fixing them, take them back!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonefisher Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 brand brand new bought em at TF about a month ago not sure what the store policy is but I am sure simms would take em back and send me new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castuserraticus Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 My old neoprenes developed the first leaks at the heals due to chafing from walking. To the inside of the heel, I applied a layer of urethane glue, a layer of denim, and another layer of urethane. This worked real well. It looks like I'll have to do the same to my newish Simms as there's seepage and the beginnings of a hole in the right heel. I tend to walk a lot when I'm out. Taken from the Simms website. Repairing Your Simms GORE-TEX® Waders Tears, punctures and pinholes do happen. Luckily, GORE-TEX® waders are easy to repair. 1) Turn waders inside out. 2) Apply rubbing alcohol to suspect area. Leaks will show as dark gray spots. 3) Immediately apply AquaSeal® to the area and cure for six hours. Please note: this method will not work on seam leaks. If you think you have a seam leak, call 406-585-3557 for information on returning your waders for repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÜberFly Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 http://www.peninsulaflyfishers.org/Tackle/...der_repair.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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