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Fibreglass repair to outside back corners [message #313728] Fri, 24 February 2017 12:15 Go to next message
Glenbrook75 is currently offline  Glenbrook75   Canada
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My 75 Glenbrook has a couple of compression fractures on the back corners where PO backed into a sign, surface is cracked thru gel coat but no hole is all the way thru but fibre is showing. On the roof are spots where surface is worn off any hints on where to get info on how to do repairs, will basic auto kits from Home Depot or auto parts store work or do we need something special due to age. Primarily concerned with sealing areas up to prevent more damage.

Terry 75 Glenbrook Dauphin, Manitoba
Re: Fibreglass repair to outside back corners [message #313731 is a reply to message #313728] Fri, 24 February 2017 12:31 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Glenbrook75 wrote on Fri, 24 February 2017 12:15
My 75 Glenbrook has a couple of compression fractures on the back corners where PO backed into a sign, surface is cracked thru gel coat but no hole is all the way thru but fibre is showing. On the roof are spots where surface is worn off any hints on where to get info on how to do repairs, will basic auto kits from Home Depot or auto parts store work or do we need something special due to age. Primarily concerned with sealing areas up to prevent more damage.


Try these:

http://hippymotorsusa.com


Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
Re: Fibreglass repair to outside back corners [message #313732 is a reply to message #313728] Fri, 24 February 2017 13:01 Go to previous message
C Boyd is currently offline  C Boyd   United States
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Yes Sir you need something special. Regular fiberglass resin won't stay long. You will need epoxy resin for Smc and some fiberglass fill cloth. All cracks need to be V 'd out then filled. Bondo for final glaze.



Glenbrook75 wrote on Fri, 24 February 2017 13:15
My 75 Glenbrook has a couple of compression fractures on the back corners where PO backed into a sign, surface is cracked thru gel coat but no hole is all the way thru but fibre is showing. On the roof are spots where surface is worn off any hints on where to get info on how to do repairs, will basic auto kits from Home Depot or auto parts store work or do we need something special due to age. Primarily concerned with sealing areas up to prevent more damage.



C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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