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Jimski Member Since: 21 Jan 2013 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 649 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Would the two part fibreglass kits be of any benefit? Just wondering what kind of stress would be on the glue from the split? Whether filling, reforming the edge with a small patch kit would be better? I repaired two windsurfing boards with the two part tin kits, obviously was then waterproof and sanding smooth to a new edge.
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20092 ![]() ![]() |
Thought about using fibreglass resin and hardener and injecting it in with a syringe
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RichP Member Since: 21 Sep 2014 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 1369 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Gorilla glue would do it I would have thought. You would need to get moisture in there as it cures in the presense of moisture and clamp it as it will expand a bit. Just be careful as it is a |
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20092 ![]() ![]() |
i have read a few coats of car wax, then a few costs of PVA can help as a release agent, so might give that a go Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis |
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IDL Member Since: 25 Apr 2014 Location: Hampshire Posts: 155 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Getting the inside dry will be the biggest challenge. Next challenge is getting sufficient bond area.
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Jimski Member Since: 21 Jan 2013 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 649 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
How about Gorilla glue then Sugru?! I've fixed all sorts of random stuff with that, including hardwearing edges, cables etc etc you get my point! 2013 FL2 - Black Edition Auto
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20092 ![]() ![]() |
Never heard of sugru, but I gave it a google and it's on the list |
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Jimski Member Since: 21 Jan 2013 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 649 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I can pop you a sachet in the post if you wanted one to try?! Saves buying the 3-pack? I've only got black or white |
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20092 ![]() ![]() |
That would be great |
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Jimski Member Since: 21 Jan 2013 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 649 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
No probs, got your PM, on route! 2013 FL2 - Black Edition Auto
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Dartman the one Member Since: 04 Apr 2013 Location: Seville, Spain Posts: 1692 ![]() ![]() |
There are only two methods, using styrene (fibreglass resin) and hardener or an epoxy system West or SP Systems. Blake 2 part epoxy paint will also work but that is coloured. As said you will need to protect the area around repair to save yourself a lot of work removing over spill, releasing agent is pretty cheap. Best to arrange for a clamping system with plywood to ensure the gap will close before injection, you need a big hypodermic syringe with a largish bore needle due to the high viscosity of styrene. Know any vets? |
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20092 ![]() ![]() |
I have never used fibreglass resin, but read that you can add 3-7% more resin than hardener to allow more spreadable resin, i was pondering if this would then make it more injectable and penetrate further in
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westville Member Since: 12 Jun 2015 Location: Dunston Posts: 1096 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Whatever you use to bond the crack - make sure the two face do meet properly before injecting/applying - you may find it useful to use a long thin sharp blade (like those snap off ones) to just clean out the shards and debris to ensure a clean join. Take your time and use a magnifying glass to check progress.
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20092 ![]() ![]() |
just ordered some syringes and needles to inject some resin/glue as fair in as possible
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