Date:         Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:28:52 -0800
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
Comments: To: Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com>
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Thanks for that suggestion Don.

Went with the Brightside. Speaking of "forgiving".....

Aesthetically speaking, am really happy my fibreglass repair is
looking ok. I rarely work with fibreglass so am happy it worked out.
The repair is also strong it seems. Image:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-lXLBiFtWLoM/US7Agctg31I/AAAAAAAAG_o/pgXSPcpoTFE/s640/Luggage%2520rack%2520crack.jpg

Neil.

On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 5:33 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote:

> You  could also use gel coat.  That would give you the same finish you have
> from the factory.  Gelcoat is more forgiving, too and will fill scratches
> and cracks if worked correctly.   Cheaper than painting with good marine
> paint, and less likely to  come loose if your prep isn't 100%.  Easier to
> touch up scrapes, too.   That's difficult with L.P. yacht paint.
>
> On Feb 25, 2013 4:35 PM, "neil n" <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:


>>... Buying a
>> gallon would put me into restoring these tops full time!     ;)
>>
>> I'd rather pay the extra for quality. Besides; my local Cloverdale
>> hasn't got stock of the other stuff.


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Neil n

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