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Mom Dunn
Newbie Joined: 29 Jul 2020 Location: Lexington,KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 15 |
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Topic: Spider crack Posted: 02 Jun 2022 at 4:29pm |
I have a spider crack probably from a rock underneath the front window. What is the best way to deal with this? I can’t figure out how to upload a picture of it. Thanks in advance 😉.
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jato
Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3252 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 02 Jun 2022 at 5:38pm |
Is it still under warranty? If not there is a product sold at auto parts stores that will stop the crack in its tracks if you get to it before it gets large.
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'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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Mom Dunn
Newbie Joined: 29 Jul 2020 Location: Lexington,KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 15 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jun 2022 at 6:31am |
It’s not under warranty, we bought in July2020. But thanks for the tip. Will go check the auto store.
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jun 2022 at 11:03am |
To clarify, this is in the gel coat below the window, correct?
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Mom Dunn
Newbie Joined: 29 Jul 2020 Location: Lexington,KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 15 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jun 2022 at 1:41pm |
this is a picture of it.
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StephenH
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jun 2022 at 1:44pm |
You will need the advice of someone who has worked with fiberglass repairs to fill, sand, and re-paint with gel-coat. Then there is sanding and buffing to get it to blend in.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Mom Dunn
Newbie Joined: 29 Jul 2020 Location: Lexington,KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 15 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jun 2022 at 1:56pm |
Like a boat place? We have lots of those here.
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StephenH
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jun 2022 at 2:48pm |
That would likely be one of the best places.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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pedwards2932
Senior Member Joined: 21 Sep 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 333 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jun 2022 at 5:31pm |
If Forrest River carries the gel coat that matches that would help. You have to grind the cracks out then fill with gel coat. It is difficult to spray gel coat because it is very thick. You also have to add a wax to the mix for it to dry. Gel coat is designed to be sprayed into a mold then the fiberglass is sprayed over top so the gel dries in an air free environment. A boat shop could do the repair but again it would help if you got matching gel coat for it.
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StephenH
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jun 2022 at 10:18pm |
Correction: A catalyst is mixed with the gel coat. For that, a coating is sprayed over the top of the repair to seal it. Later, the coating is removed and the gel coat is sanded to make it level, then buffed until it matches the existing finish. I used to work for Uniflite (now defunct) that built cabin cruisers. That is how the flaws in the gel coat finish were repaired.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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