I crushed a bit of fiberglass on the rear of my hard top. What is the best way to go Bout repairing/containing the damage? Any tried and tested products or write ups anyone could refer me to? Thanks!
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Option 1
rough sand the area.
then take a small 1/8 or 3/16 drill bit and make 3-5 shallow holes making sure you do not go all the way through the top.
cut some fine fiber glass mat to the size of the damage with about a 1/16 lip.
Test fit all pieces before mixing resin.
Thoroughly clean are with the recommended chemical (MEK*, Acetone*, Alphatic Naptha*, etc) as outlined on the 2 part fiberglass resin.
Mix resin as specified on the can. trust me if you mix it to hot you will have a big sticky mess
Apply resin then fiber glass matting apply resin
Put a piece of wax paper on the repair area with a minimum of 3 inches of over hang
using a non-matalic spatula work any excess resin out making sure to follow the contour of the top, specifically the rounded edge
Let resin sit for required time before removing wax paper. Should peel right off
Scuff sand with 220 working up to 320
apply textured paint
Option 2
sand and paint with textured paint.
if you use bondo do drill some shallow holes so the bondo has something to hold on too.
* Note: When using these chemical proper Personal Protective Equipment is strongly encouraged. Respirator and gloves in an open area. Garage use a fan to circulate the air.
R/
Will