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levie
Reg. Jan 2009
Posted 2009-02-25 12:51 PM (#100150)
Subject: how to fix fiberglass roof


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 i am revamping a aluminum econolite with a fiberglass roof. I am trying to do all of the LQ in salvage material it is going pretty well so far. when I was doing the insilation on the inside I noticed that you could start to see wear the fiberglass was getting week spots. you could see from the sun lite wear it was thinner at. I used a spray foam that we use in the RV buisness under the coach for a water berier and also for insulation. but this just coated the inside of the roof, is their anything that I can put on the top to help the weak spots?
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levie
Reg. Jan 2009
Posted 2009-02-25 12:57 PM (#100151 - in reply to #100150)
Subject: RE: how to fix fiberglass roof


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sorry did not mean to put this as a poll, now I dont know how to change it????
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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2009-02-25 2:39 PM (#100160 - in reply to #100150)
Subject: RE: how to fix fiberglass roof


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 The sun has damaged the plastic resins in the original layup. The roof you are describing must be a single layer, and you can rebuild the thickness of the fiberglass by adding more materials.

If you added a layer of 1 1/2 oz CSM  (chopped strand mat) it would increase the thickness and rigidity of the original roof. It can be sanded smooth after it dries and painted over. A better roof can be built using multiple layers of alternating 3/4 oz CSM and 4 oz cloth.

If you're just trying to fix it for resale instead of keeping the trailer, it may not be worth the extra effort past a single application.

Gard

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levie
Reg. Jan 2009
Posted 2009-02-26 5:45 AM (#100187 - in reply to #100150)
Subject: RE: how to fix fiberglass roof


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Thank you Gard. I realy like the way this lq is turning out so I am keep going to keep this one. Do you happen to know wher I can get that stuff at?. When I am done with it I will post pictures.
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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2009-02-26 8:31 AM (#100193 - in reply to #100150)
Subject: RE: how to fix fiberglass roof


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I use both of these suppliers. Mertons has a better supply of different resins, both air inhibited and waxed. You can also obtain resins in gal and 5 gal amounts without a special order. Both have fast shipping and excellent service.

http://www.mertons.com/

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/search_category.do?categoryName=Fiberglass%20Supplies&categoryId=373&page=GRID

Let me know what you want to do and we can discuss a more detailed plan of repair.

Gard

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