Repairing these hairline cracks are way down on my to do list, but I want to make sure I am protecting them the best way I can until I can get to them. Simple cleaning and wax work, or anyone else have any words of wisdom here
What is your band aid for spider web cracks in fiberglass?
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a friend of mine has good success with Captain Tolley's crack sealer. It does not hide the crack but I think does seal it if you have any concerns about moisture being a problem in the future.
here is the website,
http://www.captaintolley.com/
good luck, Bob
here is the website,
http://www.captaintolley.com/
good luck, Bob
I am being told the cracking is harmless. Just to keep. Oat washed and waxed and keep an eye on them???
Re: What is your band aid for spider web cracks in fiberglas
Most spider cracks I have seen over the years are mostly in curvatures or start where thru bolted/screwed, etc.... Most boats have white gel coat and it is very hard to match color.
most spider cracks are cosmetic only but if repairing, you can dremel out and fill in. If you plan to paint the repaired area, you can blend it in. What I do is look for corners/right angles,sharp curvatures, etc... Then I mask off and applied paint/gel coat. It is in the angles where the two different colors meet and most often you will never notice it.
crazy dave
Most spider cracks I have seen over the years are mostly in curvatures or start where thru bolted/screwed, etc.... Most boats have white gel coat and it is very hard to match color.
most spider cracks are cosmetic only but if repairing, you can dremel out and fill in. If you plan to paint the repaired area, you can blend it in. What I do is look for corners/right angles,sharp curvatures, etc... Then I mask off and applied paint/gel coat. It is in the angles where the two different colors meet and most often you will never notice it.
crazy dave
Ok, my first boat, so I will get experienced sailor to look at them. I thought boat was clean. I have scrubbed it up and down with brushes twice now.
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