Fiberglass Sheet Metal Repair

After slicing the patches out with a cutoff wheel next came the bending hammer and dolly session until the patches matched the holes and fit snug and flush into the flanged seat.

Fiberglass sheet metal repair.

I used a piece of pvc pipe a vice mount miniature metal break and body hammer kit. Grind the area of the metal that will be getting fiberglass applied to it using an air grinder. Fiberglass rust repairs are easily available at all local auto body supply store. Once the fiberglass is layed up it should immediately be rolled out with a fin or bubble roller to remove any air trapped in between layers or part.

I then used the templates to trace out the patch panels on some sheet metal. Air bubbles reduce bond and will expand with heat causing future problems. Fiberglass is a non corrosive material that can be used as reinforcement or as a repair patch on almost all surfaces including metal plastic and wood. Power fiber body filler for repair and reconstruction of fiberglass smc sheet moulding compunds parts metal sheet and wood integrating adhesion promoters plasticizers polimeric elements short strand fiberglass and micro fiberglass.