How Do You Repair Fiberglass Finishings On Boats, Cars And Other Objects?
• Measure your damaged area. If it is larger than a quarter, you will use epoxy resin for this repair, otherwise, use polyester resin. Slower-curing composites will have a greater strength. Unless UV Cured coatings are used. • Note: Resin cures best above 65° Fahrenheit and in moderate humidity. • Note: Polyester resin is porous and may not be suitable for use in areas which will be frequently underwater. • Select your glass reinforcement. If your damaged area is extensive or is in a structural area of the object you are repairing, you will need to use some form of glass in the repair itself. Smaller repairs that require strength reinforcement may use fiberglass filler, otherwise use fiberglass cloth. • Clear loose pieces from the damaged area and clean the area with alcohol. • Tape off the area to be repaired with masking tape. • Mix resin and hardener, in the proportion recommended on the packaging, for a total volume twice that of the area to be repaired. Use the cup and stirring ut
• Measure your damaged area. If it is larger than a quarter, you will use epoxy resin for this repair, otherwise, use polyester resin. Slower-curing composites will have a greater strength. Unless UV Cured coatings are used. • Note: Resin cures best above 18 degree celsius (65 F) and in moderate humidity. • Note: Polyester resin is porous and may not be suitable for use in areas which will be frequently underwater. • Select your glass reinforcement. If your damaged area is extensive or is in a structural area of the object you are repairing, you will need to use some form of glass in the repair itself. Smaller repairs that require strength reinforcement may use fiberglass filler, otherwise use fiberglass cloth. • Clear loose pieces from the damaged area and clean the area with acetone. • Tape off the area to be repaired with masking tape. • Mix resin and hardener, in the proportion recommended on the packaging, for a total volume twice that of the area to be repaired. Use the cup and s
