Thanks Dennis.

In hindsight, securing my mountain bike to the luggage rack may have
stressed certain points of the rack. i.e. the bike pedal pushed
against the rack. It certainly didn't help anyway. But I see your
point; this top has seen a lot of sun.

Fiberglass repair is setting on the 3 way crack as I write. (amazing
what a low wattage shop light can do to keep the work warm. It's kind
of cold out). The pop top will have to wait until warmer temps and
less rain.

My local paint shop is bringing in this paint (small pdf):

http://www.cloverdalepaint.com/info/pdf_tds_in/c30-0001.pdf

fairly soon. It looks quite "skookum" so should suffice.

Neil.

On Sun, Feb 24, 2013 at 5:46 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> This type of cracking is a sign the gel-coat has failed and UV is getting
> the best of it. Fiberglass underneath will restore some strength and repair
> the top also. Then get it painted with some good marine or other protective
> paint system. Do the other part of the top also so you don't lose that one.
>
> Dennis
>
>
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