Repair Cracked Fiberglass Cowl ARF
12-10-2004, 01:39 PM
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Repair Cracked Fiberglass Cowl ARF
I have a Carl Golberg Sukhoi ARF and the fiberglass cowl has several crack on the side of cowl. The painted surface has cracked and lifted from f/g cloth underneath. What would be a good way to make a repair? Do I just apply epoxy to cracked area then sand & paint? Any suggestions for repair will greatly be appreciated! Thanks!!
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RE: Repair Cracked Fiberglass Cowl ARF
I would apply epoxy and then press it down to let it dry.
Once dryed, I would then sand it smooth and go from there.
Once dryed, I would then sand it smooth and go from there.
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RE: Repair Cracked Fiberglass Cowl ARF
I've used this technique when doing these kinds of repairs. Get one of your wife's or girlfriends used dryer sheets. Cut a square of it.
Then, thin your epoxy a little with either acetone or rubbing alcohol (the 90% stuff is the best). Add your epoxy, then cover with the square of dryer sheet and then add the epoxy mix to the sheet thus coating it on there. The dryer sheet will add strength to the crack that your trying to fix.
Dave...
Then, thin your epoxy a little with either acetone or rubbing alcohol (the 90% stuff is the best). Add your epoxy, then cover with the square of dryer sheet and then add the epoxy mix to the sheet thus coating it on there. The dryer sheet will add strength to the crack that your trying to fix.
Dave...
