wader leak repair - Aquaseal or E6000?

[mazzgolf]

tl;dr What do people use to repair leaks in waders? Aquaseal+FD, E6000, or something else?

I have a pair of neoprene waders that last year had started leaking in the crotch in the seams. There wasn't a tear (can't see any holes) - just the seams must have separated a bit

I bought a tube of Aquaseal+FD and lathered that stuff over the inside seams where the leaks were and that seemed to do a good job.

But just this past week they started leaking again - different area of the seams I think. Even though I stored the Aquaseal in the freezer, it was still hard and I lost about a third of the tube. And that stuff is expensive at $12/oz.

Rather than order more, I already had a tube of this E6000 that I used in the past to repair rubber boots (and to repair leaks in the boots of these same waders). I lathered that E6000 on the inside seams of these waders and I'll see how that goes. Looks good so far but I haven't been in water with them yet.

I'm curious what people use to repair leaks in their waders?

Aquaseal - at $12/oz and hardens very easily even when left in the freezer - is expensive - https://www.amazon.com/Gear-Aid-Aquaseal-Flexible-Adhesive/dp/B001XUMBIA

E6000 - at $2/oz and doesn't harden even when left out - seems pretty good. I've had this tube for years and use it for all kinds of repairs. I'm hoping it does good on neoprene waders. - https://www.homedepot.com/p/E6000-2-oz-Clear-Adhesive-237032/203279322

[MGHunter66]

Aquaseal is great for neoprene when used correctly. For rubber areas like boot foot waders Amazing Goop is my go to

[Greybeard]

3 minutes ago, MGHunter66 said:

Aquaseal is great for neoprene when used correctly. For rubber areas like boot foot waders Amazing Goop is my go to

Amazing goop worked good on a pair of rubber boots that were ripped across the toes .  It's still holding that big tear together.  Napa had it.

[Bucksnbows]

AquaSeal always. Never buy the larger sizes for the reason you listed. Buy as small a tube as you need for the repair and don’t expect to use the remains later.  I know for a fact that several wader manufacturers use AquaSeal to make repairs. 

[Bucndoe]

AquaSeal. Wipe the top and cap well and add  a touch of Vaseline around top and inside cap, then keep it in the freezer. After it thaws for next use, wipe off the Vaseline before use and repeat when done. I have a large tube for 3 years now

Edited October 29, 2023 by Bucndoe

[Yobuck293]

I just used aqua seal on one of my new rubber boots I accidentally tore a hole into. So far so good. Seems pretty solid.