Repairing a Fibreglass Crack doesn’t have to be daunting. We’ve put together an easy to follow guide specifically aimed at those new to fibreglass!
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Step 1: Familiarise yourself with any MSDS or TDS sheets prior to purchasing or using the fibreglass materials. These products are hazardous and have a strong odour so great care should be taken on how and where you use them.
Step 2: Inspect the area to be repaired. In this case we are using an old fibreglass lid. Sand the inside of the product using 80 grade sandpaper.
Step 3: Take a clean cloth and wipe down the sanded area with Acetone.
Step 4: Weigh out 0.5kg of resin. Add catalyst at a rate of 2% e.g. 20ml for every 1kg and mix well. 2% applies for room temperatures.
Step 5: Brush on the resin and apply the pre-cut mat to suit your area to be repaired. Apply more resin and roll in with a paddle roller. Repeat this process until three layers have been applied.
Step 6: Leave to cure at room temperature for 3-4 hours.
Step 7: When the resin has fully cured, sand the area with 80 grade sandpaper and clean the dust with Acetone.
Step 8: Sand the cracked area on the outside of the product using 80 grade sandpaper.
Step 9: Using a cloth and Acetone, clean the dust from the sanded area.
Step 10: Mix 0.1kg (100g) of Gelcoat, adding catalyst at a rate of 2% – again using room temperatures. Mix thoroughly.
Step 11: Using a mixing stick, apply Gelcoat to the cracked area.
Step 12: Carefully apply masking tape, lifting back to ensure that no air pockets have been trapped in the Gelcoat.
Step 13: Leave to dry for 3-4 hours at room temperature.
Step 14: Remove masking tape and clean down with Acetone.
Step 15: Sand the cured Gelcoat starting with 180 grade sandpaper and finish with 1000 grade. Wet the sandpaper with water first.
Step 16: Apply Farecla compound to shine and finish the repair!
