05-02-2007, 08:05 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Unless you have Hodgman Wadelite breathable waders you should never need to use something as radical as the Plastidip. Good waders develop the occasional pinhole leak, but seldom a seam leak or multiple pinholes.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The Hodgman waders often leak right out of the box. Their breathable material often breathes water. And, almost all of them develop wear points within a short time and begin to allow "seepage". Not a problem in warm summer waters, but a trip killer in cold water.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have had a couple of pairs of those things that would ooze water from a dozen different pinholes, around the lower leg area, within a month or two of purchase. These are not punctures...just poor material. Of course they went back, but it is a pain to have to keep returning them, even if they are warrantied.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I did use the Plastidip on an old pair of Hodgmans that were virtually useless because of all the leaks. I painted a large area of the inside surface to plug all the little holes. It worked great, but the waders kept springing new leaks faster than I could find and cover them.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]As you have been advised, the Plastidip is not a good remedy for patching air bladders. Use the kits supplied by the manufacturer or Aquaseal.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The Hodgman waders often leak right out of the box. Their breathable material often breathes water. And, almost all of them develop wear points within a short time and begin to allow "seepage". Not a problem in warm summer waters, but a trip killer in cold water.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have had a couple of pairs of those things that would ooze water from a dozen different pinholes, around the lower leg area, within a month or two of purchase. These are not punctures...just poor material. Of course they went back, but it is a pain to have to keep returning them, even if they are warrantied.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I did use the Plastidip on an old pair of Hodgmans that were virtually useless because of all the leaks. I painted a large area of the inside surface to plug all the little holes. It worked great, but the waders kept springing new leaks faster than I could find and cover them.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]As you have been advised, the Plastidip is not a good remedy for patching air bladders. Use the kits supplied by the manufacturer or Aquaseal.[/#0000ff]
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