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Leaky waders are no fun. Patching them yourself is not only easy, but will give you more bragging rights than your last fish tale. Follow these easy instructions for a simple, near-invisible patch for your waders.
If you know where your waders are leaking, skip down to the Patching a Hole section.
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Set up a ladder in a level place outside that you don't mind getting wet.
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Turn the waders inside out.
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Clip the waders to the ladder.
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Put the hose into the waders.
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Slide the hose into one leg of the waders.
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Turn on the hose and begin to fill the waders.
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Watch for leaks. When you find a leak, mark it with a permanent marker.
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Repeat this process for the other leg, marking all the leaks you find.
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Dump the water out and allow the waders to dry completely before you continue.
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Wipe your marked areas down with an alcohol wipe to clean them.
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Wait for the area to completely dry before continuing.
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Add a drop of Seam Grip to the marked area.
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Use the paintbrush to spread the Seam Grip thinly and evenly over the area.
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Rotate your brush 90 degrees and spread the glue evenly over the area.
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Apply the thin film (included in your wader repair kit) on top of the Seam Grip.
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Smooth out the film with your finger, pushing out any air bubbles.
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Allow the waders to sit undisturbed for 12 hours.
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Peel the thin film off of the waders.
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You should now have an invisible, but watertight patch. Repeat this for all of the leaks you marked.
You should now have an invisible, but watertight patch. Repeat this for all of the leaks you marked.
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Ho riparato i wader seguendo le indicazioni, ed e stato un trionfo, lavoro perfettamente riuscito. Ora devo provare la tenuta andando a pescare.
Unico problema e il pennarello, che bagnandosi con l’acqua sbava e tende a cancellarsi pur essendo indelebile…. Quando si i Wader si asciugano si rischia di non vedere bene i buchi da riparare se sono di piccola entità.
Ciao Loris, puoi utilizzare un Markal B Paint Stick per contrassegnare le perdite. Puoi acquistarli su Amazon.
My waders have a nice, round hole about 1/4" in diameter, an inch above the top of the gravel guard. Since Seam Grip can't be applied where there isn't any fabric, a patch is evidently needed, but what to use? LDPE? Tenacious Tape? Other? This is a recent pair of Swiftcurrent waders.
Hi AMG, you can actually fix a hole using Seam Grip by either using LDPE on one side or a TPU patch before applying Seam Grip. Because of the location it would be easier to use a TPU patch, the adhesive would keep it in place while applying Seam Grip. Next apply seam grip to the other side liberally, extending past the hole by a 1/2" in all directions. Cover that with either another TPU patch or LDPE film with a flat weighted object to flatten out the repair while it cures. I hope that helps with future DIY endeavors.
How about the seam in the crotch of the waders?
