

| Subject: | Re: Fiberglass Patch |
| From: | Todd Last |
| Date: | Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:27:27 +0000 |
Take a look for a book (or Google) Fiberglass repair or boat repair. There are lots of good resources. If you live in an area that has a TAP Plastics store, they are a good resource for supplies. The 'kits' are just small prepackaged fiberglass patch kits - pretty generic. I think the one thing is that you want to use an epoxy-based resin for strength. If I recall correctly, you want to cut out the crack rather than try to patch over it. What I have done is: Cut out the crack with an angle grinder or dremel. Patch one side with mat. (top) Fill the gap with cut fibers or "chop" Place a second mat over the chop on the other side. (back) Sand and prep for painting. Its pretty fun, actually - make sure to wear gloves and a mask to avoid breathing fiberglass shards.
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