*I was having a hard time finding a knowledgeable*
*source of advice and material on fiberglass repair*
*until I stumbled onto the boat repair people . .They have an amazing
variety of materials and experience and they're looking for off season work.
*
*Some of the marine products have flexibility capabilities that solve the
"stress crack" problem.*
*We did a Lotus 51 formula Ford body a couple of years back and it's looking
good after many races.*
*Tony in Texas*
On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 11:16 AM, Obaa <obaa996@yahoo.com> wrote:
> 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
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