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how 2 repair small hole in devon poptop roof?

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i have hunted around in archives, but could do with some advice on how to repair a small hole in our fibreglass poptop roof. The hole is about 7 cm by 0.5cm.

I noticied one poster, windysurfer said he used Rigo Kit Syringe Epoxy Surfspatchel White... but cant find it anywhere.. mayb a surf shop? on boat forums so far i have found recommendations to do a full on repair with layers of fibreglass fabric & resin. is this necessary.

any thoughts much appreciated
cheers
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Re: how 2 repair small hole in devon poptop roof?

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I filled a hole in my hi top with something called gelcoat filler, which is a filler for fibreglass. Got it off ebay after reading a thread on here. Works well and sands down easily
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drive past my place and ill do it 4 free
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sorry i have been a complete slacker. tnx 2 u both for replying
tnx lloydy that looks like the stuff.

altho lance thank u thats a v kind offer.. if ur around any time in 2nd week of easter hols let me know, tho u will have to accept payment in some form, even if its beer.. being as DH & I are complete novices, so pretty much nowt to swap!
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no worries here all the time pm first though :ok

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gr8 cheers lance. will do
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