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sailor323
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Topic: Exterior Repair Posted: 07 Oct 2016 at 7:27am |
One of the beauties of fiberglass is that it can be repaired. Depending on the size and nature of the repair job, a varying amount of skill may be necessary.
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jdchristianson
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Location: Iowa
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Posted: 06 Oct 2016 at 12:49pm |
Thanks all,
The unit we were sort of looking at also had some other issues so we are passing. I think its had a bit of a checkered past.
Sounds a bit like a some sort of stone guard might be a good idea if folks are getting holes going down the road.
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Donnie
podders Helping podders - pHp
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Location: Deep Run NC
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Posted: 06 Oct 2016 at 8:19am |
They make small repair kits for boats repairs. They come with everything you need - fiberglass, expoxy and a tube of gell coat. I have used it on our boat with good success. Tape off all around the area, clean it, repair it, put the gell coat on. Then sand and paint.
Or, simply fill with silicone and put a bumper sticker over it!
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Donnie & Tina Hill
2016 R-Pod 180 "STAR POD" sold
2018 Ford F-150 STX
2013 Ford F-150 Eco-Boost
2020 R-Pod 192 “STAR POD 2”
2020 Coachmen Apex 265RBSS
Deep Run, NC
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ToolmanJohn
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Posted: 04 Oct 2016 at 8:00pm |
Why not use sandpaper and some fiberglass and resin to cover large holes. Then a little paint. Doesn't have to be perfect, just strong.
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2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler
2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD)
2013 VW Touareg TDI
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podrunner
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Location: Draper, UT
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Posted: 04 Oct 2016 at 7:45pm |
My pod had a hole about the size of a dime on the front when I purchased it used. I filled it with clear silicone caulk. That was 3 years ago, it still looks the same and shows no signs of water damage.
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2010 R Pod 151
2017 4runner
2006 Honda Metropolitan
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mcarter
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Location: Greenbrier, TN
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Posted: 04 Oct 2016 at 5:45pm |
I have a small puncture in outside skin at front of R-Pod, possibly from rock om highway, I would also like advice on skin repair from forum members.
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furpod
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Location: Central KY
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Posted: 04 Oct 2016 at 5:03pm |
It can be done.. just a matter of how bad and how deep and how much $$$..
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jdchristianson
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Location: Iowa
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Posted: 04 Oct 2016 at 4:11pm |
Has any had any experience repairing exterior damage. I'm looking at a unit that is for sale that has a whoops on the front. I think a backing incident. The pictures I've seen don't look terrible but I've not seen it in person yet.
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