Hard Top Repair

[GRNHORN]

lol not to break up a potential deal but mikefish has a 4 door and you have a 2 door scott so im dont think your hardtop will fit on his jeep

Well that sucks, I didn't know that. It was a good thought though, can't blame a guy for trying.

 

[branman]

How about the Dow Gaps and Cracks expandable foam, it is sandable and paintable and not as messy as fiberglass.

 

[mikefishes]

How about the Dow Gaps and Cracks expandable foam, it is sandable and paintable and not as messy as fiberglass.

I've never heard of that. I'll check it out. If anyone knows why this SHOULDN'T be an option, chime in. Thanks!

 

[branman]

If anyone knows why this SHOULDN'T be an option, chime in. Thanks!

Disclaimer: It just came to mind as a thought/possibility.

 

[OverlanderJK]

You could use that expanding foam, which I think is the same stuff, sand it down and paint. It would work.

 

[FireWire79]

Hard time top

Oddly enough, I happen to be a WAL member in northern VA, and may be interested in letting my hard top go, and for a reasonable price. I'm in the Alexandria area if you are interested in taking a look at it. This weekend is no good, Memorial Day and all, but after that would work, or Friday. PM me if you are interested.

 

[Canvas JK]

Here is a similar thread with procedures on performing fiberglass repair.

http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?10136-Hard-top-repair-question&highlight=hard+repair

R/
Will

 

[jeeeep]

get a quote from boat repair shop - I've had them do fiberglass repair cheaper than a body shop...doesn't look like a 1st timer repair project

 

[NFRs2000NYC]

At this point, consider cutting the hole out with a dremel or something, and stick in a flush mounted rigid light in there, then silicone around it. Will look clean and like you did it on purpose. I guess my point is make lemonade.
http://www.rigidindustries.com/led-lighting?f[0]=field_product_family:5&f[1]=field_mount_types:24

 

[NFRs2000NYC]

i don't think expandable foam will work as the top is just to thin and the foam won't be able to get a good grip (unless you want a fat clump of foam on the inside.) A fiberglass patch will need to be around 10" long (5" above and 5 below) so that you can keep it looking correct and not a "bump"....but I think flushmounting a light would be a far easier fix.

 

[Beyrgut]

Too bad you don't have a true blue pearl jeep, I have one hanging around in the garage that I don't want to move in July.

 

[Jiblet]

I'm a little late to the party here but FWIW the hard tops are sheet molded compound, SMC, so any repairs should be SMC compatible products.

 

[jeeeep]

I'm a little late to the party here but FWIW the hard tops are sheet molded compound, SMC, so any repairs should be SMC compatible products.

what does all this mean?

 

[NFRs2000NYC]

what does all this mean?

SMC is "sheet molding compound"....generally a method of fiberglass production where strength/chemical resistance is required (mix of polyethylene and fiberglass, plus some other agents.) It makes it more difficult to damage, but on the flipside, more difficult to fix. Just need some specialty products for the repair.

http://3mcollision.com/products/fil...mix-smc-fiberglass-repair-adhesive-08243.html