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amo

07-04-2007 15:51:17




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What is the best way to repair a fiber glass hood that has a hole punched in it? Fiberglass or bondo?
The hole is where it can probably be pushed back from the bottom side. Thanks in advance.




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cj3b_jeep

07-05-2007 06:07:32




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 Re: broken hood in reply to amo, 07-04-2007 15:51:17  
If you can put the patch back into place, they make a special adhesive for it. I've seen it used on corvettes. Try a body supply store.



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mjbrown

07-05-2007 06:07:21




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 Re: broken hood in reply to amo, 07-04-2007 15:51:17  
I work with the stuff for a living. Here is how if break it down.
1. structural repairs, use glass cloth and epoxy resin. Try to do the repair on the back side out of sight. Also won't leave a bulge that has to be faired in to look good on the outside.
2. Cosmetic repairs. Us bondo or make similar by mixing talc with epoxy resin to the desired thickness. Fill and sand, prime and paint.
Bondo is only a cosmetic filler.

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Lanse

07-04-2007 17:28:48




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 Re: broken hood in reply to amo, 07-04-2007 15:51:17  
Hole in it-did you try to fix the tractor or something?



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wddave

07-04-2007 17:04:03




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 Re: broken hood in reply to amo, 07-04-2007 15:51:17  
There is a product called Fibertech that is used for fiberglass repair. It is reinforced with kevlar and other fibers. Hardener is used with it.



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Katharine

07-04-2007 16:05:39




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 Re: broken hood in reply to amo, 07-04-2007 15:51:17  
Fiberglass is a real pain to work with....All of the lil fibers in the sheet will make you itch like there is no tomorrow! Bondo is easier in that sense, but you do have to get the ratio of hardner to bondo just right. Too much and it will harden before you get it smoothed out, too lil and it won't harden properly at all and you can get bubbles in there too... Do you have the right tools for body work? Bondo board, spatula, cheese grater, air sander is easiest or you can use electric one, different grits of paper and a sanding block to name a few.

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msb

07-04-2007 18:51:44




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 Re: broken hood in reply to Katharine, 07-04-2007 16:05:39  
Use fiberglass cloth instead of mat. It is a WHOLOE lot easier to work with when patching a hole.Its fun to use.I actually think it is easier to work with than bondo.



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amo

07-04-2007 16:48:07




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 Re: broken hood in reply to Katharine, 07-04-2007 16:05:39  
Thanks for the info, i was thinking the same as you, I have a friend who has all of the tools and knowledge. Thanks again.



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Katharine

07-04-2007 16:59:51




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 Re: broken hood in reply to amo, 07-04-2007 16:48:07  
Your'e welcome, no problem, and if you have a buddy with the equip and know-how, buy him a 6 pack and/or a dinner and he'll be happy.



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