JP Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 I've got a few surface cracks in my std black fibreglass rear wings and nose cose that I fancy trying to repair rather than replace. Replacing all three will be around £600.I've seen lots of guides online on how to do this on marine gelcoat and it looks bit fiddly, but not too complicated. However, what are the results like on coloured gelcoat? Has anyone got any experience to share on this? Was it worthwhile or did you end up replacing anyway? I can imagine that its easier to fix white marine gelcoat with a good result than it will to blend in even standard colours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Kay Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 I suggest including wrapping in your options.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 Oh yes, that's an idea...but I guess I'd still need to deal with the cracks or the wrapping finish might be adversely affected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagler Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 I painted roof rubber sealant under wings to stop stone chips crazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 Thank you #4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Lowe Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 REPLY #4I did the same, bit messy but does the job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 Isoflex here too, ISTR Westfield offered gelcoat repair kits which were very good, not sure what colour your looking for..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted May 15, 2023 Author Share Posted May 15, 2023 #7. My wings and nose cone are just the standard Caterham black gelcoat finish - it's a bare ally car with gelcoat coloured plastic bits. But they are 20 years old - does Gelcoat fade like paint? If so, can it be polished back up to original condition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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