Glass work.

BumbleBuggy · Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 9:07 pm Post subject: Glass work.

I want to get some glass work done this week. I have to fill in some holes, fix cracks, and reinforce a couple spots. Any links/advise for a complete idiot like me? Never done any fiberglass work before. Brick wall

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Yellermanx · Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 9:34 pm Post subject:

I think the site below is good. Also search fiberglass or boat repair forums. There's a lot out there.

http://www.fibreglast.com/contentpages-Learning-Center-286.html[/list]

lostinbaja · Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 6:07 am Post subject:

Here is a link to pics of some fiberglass repairs I made on a buggy hood. It also shows how not to do it Shocked

http://www.manxgallery.org/gallery/album189

Jerry...

jspbtown · Samba Member Joined: January 27, 2004 Posts: 5157

Here is a link to a thread that hopefully helps;

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=172795&highlight=fiberglass+repairs

Genom · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 7:37 am Post subject:

There is a product I highly recommend for small holes and general filling on fiberglass called Marine-Tex. If you're not familiar with it, it is a two part epoxy which is impervious to nearly every solvent and chemical, plus it can be sanded, drilled, machined, tapped, painted, etc... Its a little expensive though, and usually only found in boat supply stores.

I've been using the stuff forever for all manner of repairs and fabrication.

bim55 · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 2:24 pm Post subject: fiberglass repair

I'm not an expert, but after 30 years of working with fiberglass, it's no longer a stranger. Here's a link to some recent photos and info from my latest buggy project.

http://new.photos.yahoo.com/bim55_01747/album/576460762315772330#page1

Hope it helps? Gather as much information as you can find, then just get messy.

Boston Bob E.

Yellermanx · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 3:03 pm Post subject:

Tip #1. Box of laytex of equivalent exam gloves.

Second verse, same as the first.


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