Crack Repair
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Le Mans Master
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Crack Repair
According to what I have read, my 77 Vette is molded with the SMC fiberglass method. I have several cracks to repair in the car, two of them in the battery / jack compartments and one under the windshield area. My question is what to use to repair. I see that Ecklers and Zip sell a specific resin for SMC fiberglass resin. Can I use this resin along with standard fiberglass mat or cloth to make the repair?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Surrey British Columbia
In a word, yes. Regular fiberglass cloth and batting work very well with SMC resin. When I repair cracks, I grind away some of the material and fill with batting and resin. I like the batting because it cured, it provides strength in all directions. I use cloth when backing up a joint or seam.
