After removing the screws holding the instrument panel in several times, the fiberglass behind the panel has worn out to point where the screws will not get tight. Any ideas on a fiberglass repair to the area so a new hole can be started?
Fiberglass behind instrument panel repair?
- Thread starter hack4alivin
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Short of re-glassing it, Marine-Tex or PC-11 (just a little easier to use than MT) will do the job. Put some tape on the backside of the hole to keep the goo in place till it dries. But let the tape a little loose so it squishes out a bit on the backside for more surface contact. Feather it out on the front side.
Drill your pilot hole when it's cured and you're good to go.
Unless you just want to stick a toothpick in the hole:smt001
Drill your pilot hole when it's cured and you're good to go.
Unless you just want to stick a toothpick in the hole:smt001
Thanks!
firecadet613
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- May 10, 2007
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Sweet. I need to do this also. It seems like if you take the gauge panel out once or twice, the holes are shot.
OH! This reminds me of another CSR suggestion for the list:
"Plastic drywall screw anchors are a good repair for stripped screws in fiberglass"
Thanks!
"Plastic drywall screw anchors are a good repair for stripped screws in fiberglass"
Thanks!
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Cut some PVC parts 1/2" x 1" X 3/8" Thick. Scuff up the PVC ( 3/8 ) side to be bonded. Make sure the dash area is free of oil / grease dirt. Bond the part to the inside of the dash behind the stripped hole. Bond with w/ Plexus MA300 or Lord Versalok 403/19. Once the bond is cured pre-drill a pilot hole. The screw will cut a new thread in place. The PVC and adhesive can be purchased from "McMaster Carr" on line. I wish they did this at the factory on multiple access areas. I have done this to the hard top access holes too.
Aquarius
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Break off a golf tee or other small diameter piece of wood in the hole. Tudah....it will now hold a screw.
This works great on interior doors too if those little screws get wallored out!
This works great on interior doors too if those little screws get wallored out!
tobnpr
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Epoxy and re-drill to do it the "right" way.
I've been known to use the toothpick method, but since I've got a box full of wire ties on the boat...
Bend it in half, stick it in the hole. Insert screw. Cut off excess with a utility knife.
I've been known to use the toothpick method, but since I've got a box full of wire ties on the boat...
Bend it in half, stick it in the hole. Insert screw. Cut off excess with a utility knife.
That's what I plan on doing. I will fiberglass first and let it set for a couple of days, then place the panel back in to line up the holes and drill small pilot holes. I'm not in a hurry and I want it right so this sounds like the best plan to me.... Thanks guys for the tips!
