is this true? (re: leaky waders)

[C&R]

Got this from another site:

If you have Simms Gore-Tex waders you can turn them inside-out and spray rubbing alcohol on the suspected areas. You will get a dark blue dot where you have holes. Then put a dab of AquaSeal on them and let it cure overnight.

 

[bkill]

Yes it is true..This is 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.

 

[Harry]

Works on others as well. A shop owner in SLC showed me how 2 years ago. Just happens to be a Simms dealer.

 

[Andre]

Works on others as well. A shop owner in SLC showed me how 2 years ago. Just happens to be a Simms dealer.

Harry do you what brands it works on? My guess only Gore Tex.

 

[Harry]

Andre:
We used that method on my sons Hodgeman breathables. I dont think they are gortex, but probably are a material of simular structure..

 

[C&R]

Got me a spray bottle over the weekend and couldn't believe my eyes when I sprayed the inside of the waders. It was like swiss cheese. Most of the pinholes were concentrated in certain areas, but there were a whole bunch of randomly located ones. After doing a super sloppy job with the aquaseal I tested them out on Sunday. Apparently didn't do a good job and still got leaks. Ordered a new pair of LL Bean Wicked Toughs last night. I just don't have the patience for that big of a repair job. Lesson learned: check for leaks periodically, not every four years.

 

[Eagle Claw]

If you try to repair Simms waders yourself and it does not work, you void the warrantee. Regarding the Simms warrantee, you may have to fight with them anyway, I had to and would not buy another pair because of the bs they gave me on the warrantee and I did not try to fix them myself. I had to direct them to this site to see all the negative publicity they were getting before I got action.

 

[C&R]

If you try to repair Simms waders yourself and it does not work, you void the warrantee. Regarding the Simms warrantee, you may have to fight with them anyway, I had to and would not buy another pair because of the bs they gave me on the warrantee and I did not try to fix them myself. I had to direct them to this site to see all the negative publicity they were getting before I got action.

The only Simms product I carry now is the backsaver wading belt. I've had it with the boots and waders. They are just too overpriced.