CA_Traveler
May 09, 2016Explorer III
A/C Shroud Repair vs Replacement
A very large tree limb fell flat on the roof and fortunately did no major damage. It made a 5" and 2" hole in the A/C shroud which I covered with Gorilla tape on the inside and outside.
9 months later after summer travel and considering several replacement options I decided to repair it. Sanded the inside and outside areas, placed wax paper on the top and then Gorilla tape. Then on the inside applied fiberglass cloth and resin. When cured sanded and spray painted. Then removed wax paper and fiberglassed the top. Added a little more resin to the low spots, sanded and painted.
It took less than a day with 2 hour drying periods.
Note: If you carry duct tape replace it with the highly superior Gorilla tape.
9 months later after summer travel and considering several replacement options I decided to repair it. Sanded the inside and outside areas, placed wax paper on the top and then Gorilla tape. Then on the inside applied fiberglass cloth and resin. When cured sanded and spray painted. Then removed wax paper and fiberglassed the top. Added a little more resin to the low spots, sanded and painted.
It took less than a day with 2 hour drying periods.
Note: If you carry duct tape replace it with the highly superior Gorilla tape.