Fibreglass repair

Started by phillmore, July 28, 2013, 09:30:00 PM

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phillmore

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Can anyone advise on the strongest way to repair fibreglass - the main tub is cracked and the wing needs bridging. A previous repair had been attempted but I cannot say what system was used but can see that there had been no preparation of the damaged areas or the removal of a black paint coating. The consequence being that the wing was able to flex more than normal and the repair literally was able to be pulled away.

So - would you repair using a polyester resin or epoxy resin? Is chopped strand up to the task or should there be some woven glass applies to the area? I could use Kevlar to bridge the damaged area but is this unnecessary if the repair is carried out well in chopped strand?

Your experiences please.

Area to repair, but from the underside first.

Regards

Phillmore


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roo1

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ask fibrecraft on here he made  my tub and fibre glass is his trade . ;-)up

phillmore

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Thanks - I will look for his details and ask.
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Pm sent, gimme a bell chap,can see the mistakes that were made in the pics
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