Fiberglass repair

crash2 · Oct 25, 2007

Ok its been many years (like 18) since I did any fiberglass work.

We got a new top for the wifes rig and it needs a couple small spots fixed (really small).

Now I can't remember what I got last time but do any of the automotive parts places have little kits? And its not going to need anything but a little resin its just edges that need fixed...

skrause · Oct 25, 2007

West Marine or any other "marine supply" place. The crap epoxy at the auto store is, well, crap.

crash2 · Oct 25, 2007

skrause said:
West Marine or any other "marine supply" place. The crap epoxy at the auto store is, well, crap.

Well all I need it for is some filler... Nothing structural...

blackcj71 · Oct 25, 2007

Go to wesco they'll hook ya up

Eric · Oct 25, 2007

so you are just looking for some epoxy?

you can buy mini tubes of 2 part epoxy

crash2 · Oct 25, 2007

blackcj7 said:
Go to wesco they'll hook ya up

Thats in the big city--I don't go to the big city anymore :redneck:

Eric said:
so you are just looking for some epoxy?

you can buy mini tubes of 2 part epoxy

Some thing that is sandable and bonds to fiberglass

Eric · Oct 25, 2007

crash said:
Some thing that is sandable and bonds to fiberglass

Epoxy will bond, but you cant put gel coat over it, but you can paint it.

If its anything big use some cloth to help with strength

skrause · Oct 25, 2007

Eric said:
Epoxy will bond, but you cant put gel coat over it, but you can paint it.

If its anything big use some cloth to help with strength

If it's small ask for a bag of filler such as "microspheres", it'll make it lighter and easier to sand. They sell the stuff at hobby stores too.

blackcj71 · Oct 25, 2007

crash said:
Thats in the big city--I don't go to the big city anymore :redneck:

Then napa:kissmybutt:

skrause · Oct 25, 2007

crash said:
Well all I need it for is some filler... Nothing structural...

I know, but the top is more likely built with a poly resin not epoxy. Ideally you want to match the base material as close as possible. The stuff you find at the parts or hardware store is also not as agressive in it's bond. Look for a thinner resin, typically they have a longer pot time. Use a glass filler such as microbeads or microspheres to make a slightly runny peanut butter consistency paste.