I didn't check the pics but knowing your location and the climate there, you are probably dealing what is weirdly called "dry rot"...There are plenty of epoxy-based filler systems made that repair dry rot. These can be used by almost anyone, without special knowledge or skills, if you carefully read and follow the instructions. I use, for most all my composite repairs, the products known as WEST System Epoxy, available online from many places. They offer various base epoxies and a line of additives that you can mix, according to the task you are faced with. Done properly, an epoxy repair is normally stronger and more durable than the original structure...This stuff last for a long time, and is really handy to keep around for various repairs and glue jobs. On Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 8:26 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all. > > Hope I'm not abusing my list privileges posting so much! > > This is regarding an older staple style canvas. > > This image shows damaged filler between the wood frame and fibre glass > top. And, tapping on the wood, it's a little loose: > > > https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-h-B-fnvfjEg/UUfYA3KDR1I/AAAAAAAAHPQ/EITrsPbrYRk/s640/pop%2520top%2520RR%2520corner%2520wood%2520frame.jpg > > Would removing all the filling material and wedging shaped wood and > construction adhesive into that spot suffice? Or am I possibly dealing > with a failing frame? > > Maybe I could repair with fibre glass between wood and top? > > Repair ideas and yay or nay on the frame damage would be appreciated. > > Thanks > > Neil. > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > |
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