2006-11-14 00:42:35 · 6 answers · asked by marimac2us 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I would think it would depend on the leak. You could use a silicone sealant if it's small.
2006-11-14 00:49:19 · answer #1 · answered by AmlZ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly, you might have to use something like epoxy or something like that to patch the hole. Or if you can find some kind of a liquid rubber that hardens into a flexible rubber-like patch.
A patch is probably the best way though because your rubber boots flex whenever you step and without having a sufficient area to place adhesive to prevent leaking, the crack will probably re-crack back open.
2006-11-14 08:48:01 · answer #2 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
STEP 1: Inspect your boot for obvious holes. If the stitching is giving out or there are holes in the leather, go to a shoe repair shop for an expert's opinion.
STEP 2: Coat leather boots with a thick layer of a wax-based sealant such as SnoSeal. This seals small holes and increases overall water resistance. Be careful with dress shoes, as most sealants alter the leather color.
STEP 3: For rubber boots, small holes can be covered with a silicon-based glue such as Shoe Goo. Locate the hole and rough up the area with sandpaper. Place a small dab of the sealant over the hole.
Let the boots dry for 24 hours.
Tips
If you don't find an obvious hole in a boot, they may need to be resoled. Over time, the stitching around the sole can weaken, allowing water to get in.
Consult a shoe repair shop.
2006-11-14 09:07:37 · answer #3 · answered by sugar candy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most sporting goods stores sell a silicon patch kit for rubber waders for fishermen, but I would just use a good quality 20-30 year rubber clear silicon and clean the area,
or a bike tire patch kit,
2006-11-14 09:17:35 · answer #4 · answered by rich2481 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tuck Tape, This tape is found in hardware stores. Not to be confused with Duct Tape. It is dark pink/redish, extremely sticky and adhears to everything it is put on. It can be cut and worked quite easily. I keep it in my tool box for in the house and also in my vehicle. It's high adhesive qualities could easily keep water from entering past it's edges.
2006-11-14 11:55:34 · answer #5 · answered by Sandy J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try silicone. You can buy it in any craft store or hardware store. It should take a good 24 hours to cure.
2006-11-14 09:07:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋