fixing fiberglass
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fixing fiberglass
whats the best way to fix fiber glass that isnt going to cost a fortune and is quick and somewhat easy to do. b/c on my 78 where the antenna is at the guy that i bought it off of switched it to the other side so now theres a hole where the antenna used to be. and on the front it looks like the fiberglass started to peel up. any suggestions?
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Glass is easy to fix, but scary...
You gotta feather the edges of the hole so it's nice and big this it so the glass mat has something to bond to, then fill the hole with fiberglass mat ( use the non woven stuff ) , build it up till it's almost level with the body.
Use short strand filler to finish it up, then prime sand and paint as usual
Keith
You gotta feather the edges of the hole so it's nice and big this it so the glass mat has something to bond to, then fill the hole with fiberglass mat ( use the non woven stuff ) , build it up till it's almost level with the body.
Use short strand filler to finish it up, then prime sand and paint as usual
Keith
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Correct the location
my suggestion is to put the antenna back in the right place while you're doing your repairs and patch the other hole that the previous owner drilled.
How do you best "feather the edges of the hole", 427V8? Is there a tool (rasp) that is best to use?
How do you best "feather the edges of the hole", 427V8? Is there a tool (rasp) that is best to use?
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whats the best way to fix fiber glass that isnt going to cost a fortune and is quick and somewhat easy to do. b/c on my 78 where the antenna is at the guy that i bought it off of switched it to the other side so now theres a hole where the antenna used to be. and on the front it looks like the fiberglass started to peel up. any suggestions?
thanks
thanks
