[Shop-talk] Patching fiberglass

[pethier at comcast.net]

Rough up the edges well when prepping the holes.  Ripping them up with a hacksaw blade worked for me.

Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
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----- Original Message -----

> From: "Brad Kahler" <brad.kahler at 141.com>
> To: "Shop Talk List" <shop-talk at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 8:12:13 AM
> Subject: [Shop-talk] Patching fiberglass
> 
> 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
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