Fixing fairings

dave996 · 16-May-2005, 16:09

First off a big THANX to Tim for the fairing.

Anyone got any sound advice, problems/solutions/experiences to fixing pannels.

Cheers

Carbon749 · 16-May-2005, 21:23

Are we talking, plastic, glass fibre or carbon. What is the damage and are you planning on painting it afterwards?

dave996 · 16-May-2005, 22:34

Its glass fibre, photos will follow shortly and damage wise we are talking a hole and a few cracks, and it will be painted afterwards.

Cheers

Dave

Carbon749 · 16-May-2005, 23:13

Two ways that I know of.

Most car shops will now sell glass fibre matting and cold cure two part resin. Wet lay the glass fibre matting on the back of the crack / damage and make sure there is plenty of overlap so as to reinforce the damaged area. On the front side use the resin to fill the damage and sand it back, if the crack is too large then fill with normal car filler. All ready for painting.

Alternative is to find a local manufacturer of glass fibre components, not necessarily fairings, and offer them some beer money to sort it out for you.

Lily · 16-May-2005, 23:19

send it to me i am a whizz at fixing bodywork....

as long as you dont want it looking pretty mind

dave996 · 17-May-2005, 11:04

On the back of the pannel it has been painted, does that require roughing up or will the new glass fibre bond to it still?

dave996 · 17-May-2005, 18:30

Quote:

Originally posted by Lily
send it to me i am a whizz at fixing bodywork....

as long as you dont want it looking pretty mind

Cheers for the offer Lil, but I'm going to give it a go myself. Can't wait to get plasered in glass fibers

JPM · 17-May-2005, 18:40

I'd be tempted to get some fairly low grade sandpaper on the inside just to give it a good key to grab hold of as such. Think most of the process has been covered by the sounds of it above.

Carbon749 · 17-May-2005, 19:51

Yep, abrade the surface to give the new glass and resin a good key ..... basically sand the surface back to remove any shine, silicone etc just as you would if you were painting the surface. After sanding wipe the surface with a cloth and thinners to degrease the surface prior to applying the glass and resin.

dave996 · 17-May-2005, 20:07

Cheers for all the sound advice ladies and gents, will let you know how I get on.

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16-May-2005, 16:09	#1
dave996 Registered Forum User 888 at Last !!! Posts: 952 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Carterton Mood: Fed up... Fixing fairings First off a big THANX to Tim for the fairing. Anyone got any sound advice, problems/solutions/experiences to fixing pannels. Cheers Reply

16-May-2005, 21:23	#2
Carbon749 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,956 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Normally in my own little world Mood: I own a flame thrower Are we talking, plastic, glass fibre or carbon. What is the damage and are you planning on painting it afterwards? Reply

16-May-2005, 22:34	#3
dave996 Registered Forum User 888 at Last !!! Posts: 952 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Carterton Mood: Fed up... Its glass fibre, photos will follow shortly and damage wise we are talking a hole and a few cracks, and it will be painted afterwards. Cheers Dave Reply

16-May-2005, 23:19	#5
Lily Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,527 Join Date: Apr 2003 Mood: stiff and tired send it to me i am a whizz at fixing bodywork.... as long as you dont want it looking pretty mind Reply

17-May-2005, 11:04	#6
dave996 Registered Forum User 888 at Last !!! Posts: 952 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Carterton Mood: Fed up... On the back of the pannel it has been painted, does that require roughing up or will the new glass fibre bond to it still? Reply

17-May-2005, 18:40	#8
JPM Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,682 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NW England Mood: Soon my pet, soon I'd be tempted to get some fairly low grade sandpaper on the inside just to give it a good key to grab hold of as such. Think most of the process has been covered by the sounds of it above. Reply

17-May-2005, 20:07	#10
dave996 Registered Forum User 888 at Last !!! Posts: 952 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Carterton Mood: Fed up... Cheers for all the sound advice ladies and gents, will let you know how I get on. Reply