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Thread: Front cap repair or replacement
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11-24-2019, 05:11 PM #11
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Any body shop should be able to repair that. They work on fiberglass cars (Corvettes, etc) all the time. They could also match the paint! I would go there first before an RV shop.
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11-24-2019, 05:43 PM #12
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11-25-2019, 04:00 AM #13
Any MARINE FIBERGLASS REPAIR usually mobile will come to you if your in a boating area .
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11-25-2019, 04:10 PM #14
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I agree.. either fiberglass repair shop or just slap a few pieces of eternabond over it.
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11-25-2019, 05:38 PM #15
Easy fix it you ask me. Might not look perfect but will keep out water,,
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11-25-2019, 07:09 PM #16
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Does anyone have experience with uv cured fiberglass patches such as quickpatch.
Short term I'm concerned about longevity and water tightness. Long term, I'm concerned about resale value.
So far I've received 3 repair estimates from Marine and RV body shops. Prices range from 4-6k!! Yikes. That includes repainting the entire cap and replacing the decals.
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11-26-2019, 06:38 AM #17
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11-30-2019, 02:35 PM #18
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11-30-2019, 02:45 PM #19
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Just to give everybody a quick update. I picked up the trailer today. As a temporary fix I put white Flex Seal tape on the damaged area.
I have an appointment next week with a local RV / Bus Repair Shop to get an estimate. They specialize in fiberglass repair.
Looking forward to many trips in our new home away from home.
Thank you everybody for the advice.
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12-03-2019, 07:06 PM #20
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I have repaired fiberglass before - with the proper patch kit and some patience, you can easily repair that. You would apply the patch, sand, fill in any indentations, sand, sand, sand, and then prime and paint, then buff. Since it is so high and a rounded area, you would not notice imperfections as much. If the front cap does not leak I would not want someone replacing it and risk developing issues later.
I owned a 5th wheel that had a rock put through a storage door. I repaired it and then placed a US map over the area where we filled in each state we camped in. My paint job was good but the color was not matched, so the map was a good solution. Cost me maybe $30 to repair it with no more issues ever. Rock was thrown by a commercial mower.
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