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Old 06-06-2010, 11:09 AM
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i just bought a 1997 f3! wohooo! i was going to repaint the fairings but i noticed some cracks. so i was wondering if you guys had any good ideas of fixing these. cheapest but not bad quality version?
 
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net patch and fiber glass resin
 
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Old 06-07-2010, 06:10 AM
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net patch and fiber glass resin

Iceman is right! Works great, and is easy to work with. Smells like h..l
 
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worked good for me. cept i just used jb weld...



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVpTI...eature=related


different product, same method....



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4RECGjEOnE
 

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I just used a bunch of mesh and epoxy on mine. Dog stepped on tail fairing when I was changing the oil last year...Son of a!!!
 
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i used a 2 part epoxy called plastic-weld. worked sweet and only about 3 bucks
 
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Old 06-07-2010, 11:27 PM
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wooww thanks guys! love this forum, you will be seeing more of mee
 
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no problem. good luck!!
 
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