Evening all
Been removing the sagging interior of the high top this weekend in preparation to put in some stretch carpet. There are pieces of wood behind the sagging vinyl that would serve as clamping strips around the windows and provided a place for screws to secure a cupboard doors etc. Some of these have gone past their best and simply turn to dust. Looks like dry rot and there’s no sign of moisture
Question is I need to replace these pieces and originally they were screwed into the fibreglass itself. Although it seems to have a double wall of thickness in these parts I can’t help but think there is something out there that will be as good or better. Silka flex or tiger seal is what I first thought of. I have a chaulking tube of no more nails and wondered about spreading it on
Thanks for the advice
What’s best to bond wood to fibreglass?
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What’s best to bond wood to fibreglass?
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Re: What’s best to bond wood to fibreglass?
I use West Systems Epoxy resin. Its what is used on boats for wood to fibreglass/gelcoat fixings, also used in building trade for wood to wood where structural strength is needed.
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Re: What’s best to bond wood to fibreglass?
I had the same issue and used ‘sticks like sh*t’. Still good a year later
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Re: What’s best to bond wood to fibreglass?
I do a lot of GRP work and would recommend a Polyurethane adhesive.
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Re: What’s best to bond wood to fibreglass?
EVT MS polymer 007 hybrid adhesive.
Sounds a bit of a mouthful but I use it for a multitude of tasks. It’s absolutely fantastic. You may need to google it to find a supplier. I buy from Construction Chemicals ltd.
Sounds a bit of a mouthful but I use it for a multitude of tasks. It’s absolutely fantastic. You may need to google it to find a supplier. I buy from Construction Chemicals ltd.