A second call.
Here in Miami, there are loads of shops that repair acrylic tubs in an array
of matched and custom colors. I have faith that if anyone can manage to
send me a bad scrap piece of panel that has NOT, repeat NOT been painted, I
can start to go around and see what can be done. To date we have 3
options, either live with cracks, re-body in fiberglass, or repaint and
wait for cracks to re-appear unless we pamper our car.
To do a re-body in fiberglass is very expensive and time consuming, then
painting it, and then, etc. etc....and in the end, it's still just
fiberglass. I'm not saying this is a bad choice, just not one many may
prefer if there were another option.
I've seen these resurfacing jobs and they are impressive. They withstand
the weight, stress, and flex, along with temperature extremes far greater
than that of a typical car body. The resurfaced tubs resemble the original
finish perfectly. And there's no reason to think in cannot be done with
the panels ON the car. I've watched these repairs on tubs, and in many
ways, it's simpler to complete than a fine finish of good paint! And I've
never known resurfacing not to last, even over cracked and stained tubs.
All We need is some scrap pieces and shops willing to give it a try.
With what is at stake, it certainly seems worth the effort.
stephan #2821
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