Re-attaching fiberglass

[dasbrick]

I found a windshield visor on the side of the highway (no kidding!) and grabbed it. It looks like it's about 1-2" too wide on each side, but otherwise fits on angle and such. Is their a way to reattach the fiberglass pieces if I cut the 1" out of it on each side between the outside and inside marker lights? Thanks

[Automan2164]

Ah. Well, the best way to put fiberglass together is just that, fiberglass. You should be able to pick up some cloth and the resin you need at a body supply store, or even a marina.

 

Rob L.

[jimoshel]

If it's smooth all the way across take the cut out of the middle. Only one patch that way. If it has ridges then cut alongside them. Help hide the cut. If it's smooth you have 2 options.

1, sand down about 1/8 of an inch.2" on both sides of cut. This will make the patch even.

2. Deliberately build up the patch, making a peak or crown.

Number one caution. Make sure surface is CLEAN before applying any resin.

Good Luck. Jim

[MJ is dead]

What jim said, but I would also sand about 3" out from the splice too, just to provide better adhesion. 80 grit should do it, then 180 after the patch is done, and then 320 it all before priming it

[dakal]

x2 to you all

[64 Cheyenne]

Pics Right??? :clapping:

[dasbrick]

I will try and post pics of yhis insanity