fixing crack in fiberglass

azn370z · 10-16-2011, 02:08 PM

So anyone know how to fix a crack in fiberglass? I want to seal it before water gets in it and freezes. Is there a glue I can use?

SPOHN · 10-16-2011, 02:16 PM

That's going to require body work with more fiberglass and resin Then sand down, premier, and paint.

MattP725 · 10-16-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

That's going to require body work with more fiberglass and resin Then sand down, premier, and paint.

Doable but it is a multi step process... I'd probably have a pro do it.

kenchan · 10-16-2011, 02:56 PM

Epoxy maybe?

azn370z · 10-16-2011, 02:56 PM

It's a half inch crack. How about a glue?

djpathfinder · 10-16-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Epoxy maybe?

For a very quick and dirty fix, I agree - 2-part epoxy. You'll might still be able to see the damage though, and it may recrack if it's near 32 degrees and part gets a decent tap. For proper, fix refer to other comments above. Depends on what you need and how much hassle you want.

What part broke, BTW?

azn370z · 10-16-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

For a very quick and dirty fix, I agree - 2-part epoxy. You'll might still be able to see the damage though, and it may recrack if it's near 32 degrees and part gets a decent tap. For proper, fix refer to other comments above. Depends on what you need and how much hassle you want.

What part broke, BTW?

It's a small line near the edge. I just want to seal it so water doesn't get in it and freeze. I'm not trying to hide the crack. Looking for something simple like a glue.

djpathfinder · 10-16-2011, 04:28 PM

Epoxy = glue

azn370z · 10-16-2011, 05:31 PM

Ok... Perhaps a specific brand? Maybe gorilla?

djpathfinder · 10-16-2011, 05:45 PM

I don't think brand matters. How about AquaMend Epoxy stick? Good for wood, fiberglass, metal....If good for marine applications, it should fine for areas exposed to moisture on your car.

http://www.jdindustrialsupply.com/aq7epst.html

MattP725 · 10-16-2011, 06:31 PM

I was going to say silicone if you were just worried about water getting in. It is pliable so that if it bends it won't break (but it won't help with the appearance at all). You can get it in all different kinds of colors.

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azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	fixing crack in fiberglass So anyone know how to fix a crack in fiberglass? I want to seal it before water gets in it and freezes. Is there a glue I can use? __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	It's a half inch crack. How about a glue? __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	Ok... Perhaps a specific brand? Maybe gorilla? __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Epoxy maybe?

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djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	I don't think brand matters. How about AquaMend Epoxy stick? Good for wood, fiberglass, metal....If good for marine applications, it should fine for areas exposed to moisture on your car. http://www.jdindustrialsupply.com/aq7epst.html __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

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MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 16	I was going to say silicone if you were just worried about water getting in. It is pliable so that if it bends it won't break (but it won't help with the appearance at all). You can get it in all different kinds of colors.

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