'Use short strand fiberglass patch for structural reinforcement.'

Surely no, short strand for general non stressed areas, build ups etc. BUT
matting or properly woven glass (overalyed 45/45 or 0/90) for structurally
stressed areas? Perhaps by structural you didn't quite mean stressed but
hell or high water, that's what structural means.

Regards,

Clive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Keller" <kelphoto@HIGHSPEEDPLUS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2002 5:48 PM
Subject: bumper repair for '90 Carat

> Greg,
>
> Ask a body shop supply company for Corvette Panel Adhesive, An epoxy
> material that has the same sanding characteristics as the fiberglass
> body panels and bumper covers is best for the finish.  Use short strand
> fiberglass patch for structural reinforcement.  Also use a scrap
> bumper/panel pieces to back up the crack or damaged area by 1/2"
> overlap, just glue on with the panel adhesive.  If the damaged area is
> contoured, either use a similar contour from scrap, or use the short
> strand fiberglass filler.  I cut the piece to shape with a Dremel and
> the cut off wheel.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Mark Keller