Bullseye dent in fiberglass rv

[Mickeyfan0805]

While washing our rig yesterday, I discovered a small dent in the fiberglass. The center of the dent is quite small, with concentric rings, like that of a 'bullseye' formation, extending out to about the size of a nickel. If it were up front or on the side I'd expect a small stone. Being on the rear, I'm not sure what happened. It honestly looks as though it was shot with a BB-gun.

It is not especially apparent, but I'm a bit concerned about water intrusion leading to delamination. Anything I can do to try to repair, or at least secure, this dent so that it doesn't cause increased damage?

[garyhaupt]

Those that suggest a sticker...anyone that has bought RV's, especially a used one, knows this, about that...a sticker is hiding something.

Gary

[garyhaupt]

Retired JSO wrote:

garyhaupt wrote:
Take a look at this product. I have a tube for a repair that I have yet to do. Called Magic Easy..from Australia..I bought mine in eastern Canada. The address I have included is your US connection.

https://www.ab-marine.com/magicezy/


Gary Haupt

Amazon $24.99 ships free.

Yes..the problem with Amazon is that the seller doesn't always have the full color catalogue. Was the case with me, anyway.

Gary

[Gjac]

If your rear cap is white gel coat outer surface I would clean out any loose pieces of cracked material. Bring them to a marine supply store and they can match the color perfectly. There are many different shades of white. Sand area wipe with acetone and screed gel coat in dinged area. After it dries sand lightly and clear coat if rear cap is clear coated if not leave it alone, you won't know the area was dinged.

[FlatBroke]

Put a bullet hole decal on it, then make up a great story.

[midnightsadie]

I see your from wis, you should know thats a mosquito bite. smooth with a sealer put a sticker on it.

[Grit_dog]

Bumpyroad wrote:
white bondo and spray paint
bumpy

Nooooo
That’s like bondo ing a door ding...

[dodge_guy]

Order a nice heavy duty vinyl sticker of your choice and cover it!

[johnhicks]

It may have been caused by somethine poking outward rather than an external impact, so check that. As mentioned, if it's not too obvious I'd hit it with some clear coat. To do it right...sanding, applying a bit of gelcoat, sanding again and again and painting to match is a royal pain and likely to just look like a patched spot.

[Super_Dave]

Color matching caulking.

[Bumpyroad]

white bondo and spray paint
bumpy

[Lynnmor]

You should look at how your wall is built, calling most of these smooth side trailers “fiberglass” is not accurate, most are very thin plywood with a paper thin coating that resembles fiberglass. Check a cutout where there may be an edge exposed. I mention this because you are making more of a wood repair rather than a repair like one would do on a boat. The product mentioned above shows broken wood, so it might be OK, just do your homework before proceeding.

[Retired_JSO]

garyhaupt wrote:
Take a look at this product. I have a tube for a repair that I have yet to do. Called Magic Easy..from Australia..I bought mine in eastern Canada. The address I have included is your US connection.

https://www.ab-marine.com/magicezy/


Gary Haupt

Amazon $24.99 ships free.

[garyhaupt]

Take a look at this product. I have a tube for a repair that I have yet to do. Called Magic Easy..from Australia..I bought mine in eastern Canada. The address I have included is your US connection.

https://www.ab-marine.com/magicezy/


Gary Haupt

[Lwiddis]

"buy a spray can of clear coat and put on several layers and call it good"

Very good suggestion.