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Wijames
Explorer
Apr 07, 2015

Patching fibreglass siding?

I'm sure I'm not the first and probably not the last but today I backed into a mailbox. Didn't hurt the mailbox much but I did some damage to the back of my older fibreglass RV. Now I have about a 4"x6" section to repair. Any suggestions on how to go about it? I googled it but didn't find much about siding repair other than aluminum and was really surprised that I wasn't able to find small repair panels either.
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  • DaHose's avatar
    DaHose
    Explorer
    Apr 08, 2015
    I like that option, Terry. Maybe you could a decorative metal plate (brand name badge or some art work) over it and seal it well.

    Jose
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Apr 08, 2015
    ScottG wrote:
    Terryallan wrote:
    Best bet. Take it to a Glass man that knows what he is doing. Glass work is not real hard, but if you don't know how to do it. You can really mess it up.


    X2.
    Making a ugly DIY repair looks worse than the original damage itself.


    x3
    it's one thing to fill knicks, etc., with white bondo type material, but to repair a flat panel by slapping fiberglass cloth on it, your patch job will look like a patch job.
    bumpy
  • Terryallan's avatar
    Terryallan
    Explorer II
    Apr 08, 2015
    Of course there is always the "Put a dummy vent over it" Could be more trouble than fixing the cracked area.
  • Cobra21's avatar
    Cobra21
    Explorer
    Apr 08, 2015
    If it's the flat wall the repair will be fairly simple. It's the painting or blending in that will be the problem. Body shop would be the best look.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Apr 08, 2015
    Terryallan wrote:
    Best bet. Take it to a Glass man that knows what he is doing. Glass work is not real hard, but if you don't know how to do it. You can really mess it up.


    X2.
    Making a ugly DIY repair looks worse than the original damage itself.
  • Oldme's avatar
    Oldme
    Explorer
    Apr 07, 2015
    The procedure would be the same for a repair on a fiberglass car like a Corvette or a boat. A boat repair center would be a great bet as there are many in your area.

    There is a lot of information on the web about fiberglass boat repair.
    That will show you what is needed. It is not difficult with the right materials, tools and time.
  • Terryallan's avatar
    Terryallan
    Explorer II
    Apr 07, 2015
    Best bet. Take it to a Glass man that knows what he is doing. Glass work is not real hard, but if you don't know how to do it. You can really mess it up.

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