[Shop-talk] Patching fiberglass

[Obaa]

Bevel out the cracks, and be sure to drill out the ends of any cracks/splits
so 
they don't spread any further.

>I have a Cushman Truckster with a
fiberglass cab that is in need of patching.  
>It has various holes drilled
>in it ranging from 1/4" to about 1/2" in 
>diameter.  There are also a couple
of good cracks and splits as >well.  The 
>fiberglass appears to be about
3/16" to 1/4" thick throughout.
> 
>I've not worked that much with fiberglass
and would like to know the best way to 
>fill the holes.  I was >thinking
about grinding away some of the surface 
>material to allow some fiberglass
mat to lay below the >surface and then apply 
>the gel.  Same with the cracks.
> 
>Any suggestions?
> 
>Thanks,
> 
>Brad