Filling holes in fiberglass
04-29-2005, 09:17 PM
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Filling holes in fiberglass
I was wonder what the best thing to do to fill small screw holes in a fiberglass boat? Will need to paint it afterward as well so not sure what is the best material or procedure. Thanks.
04-30-2005, 08:50 AM
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RE: Filling holes in fiberglass
marine tex, epoxy filler, bondo. Marine tex is your best bet because it's made for filling holes in real boats. However the other suggestions will work also.
04-30-2005, 08:08 PM
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RE: Filling holes in fiberglass
Thanks all. I'm not sure what marine tex is or where to purchase it. One other thing I have some decals and stickers on the boat now. What is the best way to clean/prep the boat for painting once I remove everything?
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RE: Filling holes in fiberglass
Hit the old paint where the stickers ( to remove the old glue residue ) were with some BRAKE CLEANER ... then sand ..... 
04-30-2005, 08:23 PM
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RE: Filling holes in fiberglass
For some reason the guy doing the painting said not to sand it. Should i use the brake cleaner in those spots and then just wash the boat down with some sort of detergent?
