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Still_Searchin_
Explorer
Nov 02, 2013

Leave hairline fiberglass cracks alone or no??

We have really small hairline cracks on upper outside corners of 3x11 ft. slide. Ashamed to say I also bumped into a tree with front corner of TT and have 2 small cracks on that front side. I can see...
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wittmeba
Explorer
Nov 03, 2013
Usually hairline cracks are only in the Gelcoat surface finish. They can be fixed with Gelcoat repair but does not affect the structure - only cosmetic.

Walmart:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Evercoat-100668-Marine-Match-N-Patch-Gelcoat-Repair-Kit/21784220


Home Depot:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Aquatic-Gel-Coat-Repair-Kit-35RKWH/100177610#.UnZnRKKc4rg


As indicated if you are seeing fiberglass the problem is deeper than Gelcoat. Should have a fiberglass (boat or car) specialist take a look.

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