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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 10:09 AM
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Default Under body repair

Would like to get some advice on this

I hit something on the road and scraped up the underside body panel pretty good (underneath the door). You can't see it unless you stick your head under the car. I can see white fiberglass, so part of it's pretty deep. The entire damaged area is about 3 inches in diameter. Looks like a very small crack, too.

I would like to 'glue' the crack if possilbe) patch the scuff and seal it. Since you can't see it at all, I don't mind doing it myself. I've done a little body work before (on metal) so I have a little experience. I've never worked fiberglass. What is a good strategy?

Thanks for any advice!

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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 10:19 AM
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Default Re: Under body repair (CarlG)

It seems to me that automotive body filler putty (Bondo) would do the trick and be very easy, or just the epoxy glue from a fiberglass repair kit.
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