Different Types Of Fiberglass Repair

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  • Опубликовано: 20 сен 2024
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    This second video outlines the different types of fiberglass repairs needed to prep a surface before Awlgrip painting and applying a non-skid texture. Small holes, larger holes, chips and voids are covered in detail using West System Epoxy. Next video will cover stress cracks.
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  • @brucelance9766
    @brucelance9766 6 лет назад +4

    This is THE BEST fiberglass repair instruction on the Web!
    He quickly explains the "Where", "Why", "What" and "How". His productions have vastly improved from his first videos....this is very well done and very helpful....thanks Boatworks guy!

  • @scopex2749
    @scopex2749 5 лет назад +5

    This guy needs a show on the DISCOVERY CHANNEL!
    I have just bought a Mahogany 60,s twin engine cruiser and she has ALL this to do!
    I think MANY of us owe this guy a beer each!

  • @SoutheastBluesMan
    @SoutheastBluesMan 9 лет назад +54

    You're a true craftsman and a pleasure to watch. You have no idea what these videos mean to us DIYers. Many thanks

  • @andrewernst3884
    @andrewernst3884 3 года назад +1

    This is by far the best fiberglass repair video I have ever seen

  • @deusjevoke
    @deusjevoke 3 года назад +2

    I am taking so much notes. I am currently restauring the cutest 1964 fiberglass RV and this is so incredibly helpful.
    Not only all the steps, but the additional info about curing, heat, glass fibre... incredibly useful. Thank you so much! Love from Belgium.

  • @boatworkstoday
    @boatworkstoday  12 лет назад +21

    Here's how I compare the two:
    Bondo: Not 100% waterproof, relatively low bonding strength to it's substrate, very short working time (1-2 minutes per batch) can only be mixed in small amounts and is more porous than epoxy.
    Epoxy w/410 Filler: It's 100% waterproof, very high bonding strength, working time can be up to 30+ minutes with the appropriate hardener allowing much larger batches to be mixed, gives a non-porous finish and is able to be used in lower air temperatures.
    Hope this helps!

    • @eyesyc
      @eyesyc 2 года назад

      Absolutely helps. These videos are great and thorough. Thanks

  • @tdfbassin8067
    @tdfbassin8067 6 лет назад +3

    Bob Ross of Fiberglass right there!

  • @PaulSmithMusicMD
    @PaulSmithMusicMD 9 лет назад +96

    I love this guy! He presents not only how, but why you do what you do to repair. Very good information and plus it's presented in a logical and understandable way. Thank you for this!

  • @murraykennedy6019
    @murraykennedy6019 7 лет назад +5

    I've had problems with permanent markers bleeding through the finished paint surface months after the finished job, even after washing with lacquer thinner and acetone, I only use pencil now and have never had any issues. Having to repaint a Multi- stage pearl white job was a good lesson on not using permanent markers!

  • @jamierogers5685
    @jamierogers5685 4 года назад +1

    Great job on videos. I’ve picked up a boat for my son so we can do a project together he wanted his own boat an I know nothing about fiberglass. But now I think it’s something we can do. So thanks again from Louisiana. Keep it up buddy.

  • @MatthewHoelscher
    @MatthewHoelscher 10 лет назад +1

    Andy I watched all your videos, purchased some West Systems 105 Fiberglass repair kit and fixed the halyard cleat and pulley that pulled out of the fiberglass deck of my 1979 Sunfish. Thank you for the instruction and confidence to do it myself.

  • @1972mdc
    @1972mdc 5 лет назад +8

    Love the detail! In talking with West Systems they promote the wedding cake vs inverse wedding cake style of glass layers. Their book also recommends that and what I saw you do was the inverted cake (smallest first, then next size, until the largest is last). From a shape perspective it makes sense but they said "because if you add one too many pieces you would have to grind into your largest piece which is the strongest"

    • @amoebaart
      @amoebaart 2 года назад +1

      That is smart, but I think the approach also depends on the shape, position and size of the problem you are fixing.

  • @llaracuente
    @llaracuente 11 лет назад +3

    Great video, it’s very informative and you explain it so well! A small tip for when you have tight rounded edges: at 17 min into the video you can make different sized sanding blocks by winding printing paper tightly in small tubes and tape it with duct tape. Make sure you use enough paper so that it is rigid enough to sand with. You can pre-make different sizes and add them to your tool box! Thanks again!

  • @chrish2996
    @chrish2996 3 года назад

    Hi Andy. This video has over 1 million views. Cant wait to see you at work in the new shop and back to the Bertram. You are a Legend 🙌

  • @spudpud-T67
    @spudpud-T67 2 года назад +3

    6:50 You can buy a chopped fiber that is compatible with epoxy. It uses a different bonder: powder and works as well with epoxy as polyester does with the chopped mat you have in this video.

  • @johnnydeutschemark3620
    @johnnydeutschemark3620 5 лет назад

    Your information is as important as the epoxy-material itself.

  • @AdvancedTacticalHSV
    @AdvancedTacticalHSV 9 лет назад

    Excellent Video. Nice to see there are still people that actually know how to do something. Good job.

  • @WayneTheBoatGuy
    @WayneTheBoatGuy 4 года назад

    Nice seeing someone doing it right!!

  • @boatworkstoday
    @boatworkstoday  12 лет назад +2

    More than likely they are just minor stress cracks which are fairly common; yes they will most likely print through the new bottom paint. A quick Q: are the cracks somewhat grouped in a pattern or randomly scattered throughout the hull? I'd tap the areas lightly with a hammer to see if there is a sound difference. Let me know what you find out :-)

  • @benstenson3578
    @benstenson3578 4 года назад +2

    Your content is seriously amazing.. you're super informative, and you make your videos entertaining to watch. I am astonished at how well these videos are made, and how much great info is in them.

  • @billregan1981
    @billregan1981 11 лет назад +2

    Great video series! You're giving me tons of confidence (maybe too much), to tackle some soft deck spots on my 22' sailboat!

  • @karlozmalachi6964
    @karlozmalachi6964 2 года назад

    I hit the jackpot motherload when I found your channel. OMG... Great content. Great teacher.... Thank you...

  • @boatworkstoday
    @boatworkstoday  12 лет назад +1

    Good deal; the next vid is going to cover stress cracks and working with poly resin. Was hoping to have it up today, but looks like it will be closer to the end of the week (warm weather has forced my Spring rush a month early getting boats ready to launch; busy busy...) It will be up very soon :-) Thanks for the comment!

  • @boatworkstoday
    @boatworkstoday  11 лет назад +2

    The next video is called Fiberglass Repair ~ Stress Cracks
    Also, If you go to my YT homepage and click on Playlists there will be a group of videos called Fiberglass Repair and Awlgrip Paint Project.. That will contain all the videos for that project.

  • @mattyyg
    @mattyyg 9 лет назад +25

    I'd like to register a complaint, your videos are far to interesting and informative and I've learned too much today. ;-)
    Good stuff, I was actually looking for some tips on doing some small repairs on my Hobie 16 hulls and I can't believe all the useful info in your shows. Keep up the good work and thanks!

  • @abdellahboulhouda2167
    @abdellahboulhouda2167 3 года назад

    Thanks for your beautiful videos you teach as a lot. Greeting and big big warm thanks to you sire from Morocco the north of africa. I love the way that you present and the way that you try to make everyone understand simply. Thanks again and again

  • @boatworkstoday
    @boatworkstoday  11 лет назад +4

    I haven't but it's pretty straight forward. Just make sure to have everything planned out, be prepared to work very fast as the foam starts to expand very quickly and don't do large pours in enclosed cavities.
    A few small pours are better than 1 large pour :-)

  • @kelr2387
    @kelr2387 Год назад

    This guy is awesome. Great detail, easy to understand.....my go to guy for info.

  • @eag725
    @eag725 4 года назад

    yes, this guy is excellent. Very professional and clear.

  • @boatman222345
    @boatman222345 3 года назад +2

    As always a highly detailed, thoroughly explained repair video. As they say, the devil is in the details, and so many other sites tend to leave out what this fellow puts in. Excellent info delivered in a personable easily understood style. Five thumbs up!

  • @boatworkstoday
    @boatworkstoday  11 лет назад

    Thanks @Timulator :-) My reasoning for going with epoxy / paint boils down to time (which directly effects customer cost). Doing these types of repairs in gelcoat adds a significant amount of finishing time. Key word here is REPAIR.. When building something new and being able to use molds for the non-skid and shape, poly resin and gelcoat are much more economical. But when repairing something and blending into existing surfaces not so much; there's a tradeoff between material cost and time.

  • @florinatorina1356
    @florinatorina1356 5 лет назад

    Andy, that is just what I need. 😀👍 I bought a Spirit 28 and it needs exactly every kind of fiberglas repair you explain, not many, but still a hole here and a spidercrack there.
    Your explanations are very detailed and easy to understand. Thank you 🏅🤗

  • @boatworkstoday
    @boatworkstoday  11 лет назад +1

    If you're looking to re-tap the hole, personally I would drill the hole out slightly oversized, fill with thickened epoxy and let it cure. Re-drill the proper sized hole for the screw and insert :-) Having the new screw surrounded with epoxy will also help prevent future possible issues with water absorption into the core..

  • @thomasconeys4629
    @thomasconeys4629 2 года назад

    Explained so well, takes the wystery and aprehensions out or attempting DIY

  • @JasonDouglasMedia
    @JasonDouglasMedia 12 лет назад

    this winter im going to be undertaking a small 14 foot runabout reno and all your advice is really helpful, thanks eh!

  • @patches224
    @patches224 11 лет назад

    Great video! I am Patrick Cunningham, NTL Sales MGR for CASS POLYMERS INC, the maker of the ADTECH P-14. We proud of our entire polyester line and we also make all the products that you demonstrated with the epoxy products. Our general purpose epoxy is called PROBUILD. We offer four different hardeners depending on how much working time that you want. Our polyesters are the best on the market, least moisture absorption, easy sanding. Thanks!

  • @bellissimo5671
    @bellissimo5671 4 года назад

    Thank you sir! Just venturing into the mold making/repair world and you do an excellent presentation! Godspeed!

  • @boatworkstoday
    @boatworkstoday  11 лет назад

    Hey Joseph, if the repair spots are below the waterline and not requiring gelcoat then I would just use thickened epoxy. I am doing a blister repair / prevention video now that should be of some help. I'll have that video ready sometime in Sept :-) BTW, surprised the marina does not allow sanding outside; never heard of that. Usually as long as there are tarps on the ground and a curtain hanging down from the hull to contain dust that should be good.. May want to look into that a bit more.

  • @owohgeorge2474
    @owohgeorge2474 4 года назад

    Great demonstration. Many thanks for sharing your immense talent.

  • @billgagnon4670
    @billgagnon4670 3 года назад

    Beautiful.....thanks for the vids .much better to watch resin set up then waiting for paint to dry

  • @autofanaticcars
    @autofanaticcars 2 года назад

    Excellent videos

  • @boatworkstoday
    @boatworkstoday  12 лет назад +2

    @SebastianDeBeer Hmmm. I think you'd still need to have some type of coating over the flow coat for UV protection. Paint would be my first choice, if you would be using a polyester based product for the top coat (gelcoat), then the repairs would need to be done with polyester resin and glass rather than epoxy as shown in the video. I used epoxy only because I knew I was going to be painting. Thanks for the comment!

  • @boatworkstoday
    @boatworkstoday  11 лет назад +1

    Thanks Louis! I think you just made my day :-)

  • @BariMusawwir
    @BariMusawwir 7 лет назад

    thank you so much very informative I have been watching clip after clip for an entire day and only this one quenched my thirst for the information great work

  • @ratusbagus
    @ratusbagus 2 года назад

    This is a voice from the future Andy.
    You didn't age at all!

  • @FarmageddonRecordsOfficial
    @FarmageddonRecordsOfficial 5 лет назад

    Thank you so much for all of this information Andy, it's helping me get my 1963 Sears Runabout back to life. Whoever is disliking your videos needs a swift kick in their junk.

  • @SailingvesselLuxor
    @SailingvesselLuxor 3 года назад

    The repair with the dimples that you used filler to smooth out, if you needed to could you put csm on top of that if trying to make it level? I have an uneven surface i am trying to level out before glassing. Your thoughts appreciated and by the way i really love and enjoy your videos. You have given me the courage to try this on my own. Thank you!!

  • @MrMcw56
    @MrMcw56 10 лет назад

    Very good videos, like the detailed information. I am restoring a thirty one year old bass boat and you are a big help!
    Keep up the good work...

  • @rcmoot
    @rcmoot Год назад

    I would like for you to do a segment on repairing blisters on bottoms.

  • @boatworkstoday
    @boatworkstoday  12 лет назад +1

    Thank you! Right now I don't know of any good vids to show how core replacement is done, but if you are able to send me some pics and more info I can help walk you through the process :-)

  • @TheDesertSailor
    @TheDesertSailor 5 лет назад

    You are the only person I can watch on youtube how to videos that I am with you through the whole thing! Love your videos. Sooo helpful.

  • @akkemik
    @akkemik 4 года назад

    it is a masterpiece video about fiberglass repair ever seen... well done!

  • @davidbradley3074
    @davidbradley3074 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for producing this training episode, you the man!

  • @nancysmith9487
    @nancysmith9487 4 года назад

    Thank yous for sharing....
    Very informative guidelines for the day. And tutorials on what you prefer on different types of damages. Like your painting and filling strokes. Hello tree...
    Appreciate your time and effort plus teaching someone that may pass it on one day to there kids or grandkids,or friend

  • @SebastianDeBeer
    @SebastianDeBeer 12 лет назад

    @boatworkstoday Thanks - will do. Going down to the boat tomorrow so will take some photos the. Cheers Sebastian

  • @chuckdilmore2040
    @chuckdilmore2040 10 лет назад +9

    you are The Master. (and a great Teacher!)

  • @amoebaart
    @amoebaart 2 года назад

    I love this video so much. THANK YOU.

  • @the_real_randall
    @the_real_randall 4 года назад

    Thanks for putting together all these videos. I bought your Ebook as well.

  • @notwaitingtolive
    @notwaitingtolive 6 лет назад

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience!

  • @boatworkstoday
    @boatworkstoday  11 лет назад +1

    Thanks Bill! Good luck with your projects :-)

  • @boatworkstoday
    @boatworkstoday  12 лет назад

    Gotta say a 24' build is pretty ambitious! I'm hoping to have time to do a 12-14' this Summer but we'll see; still gotta pay the bills :-( I guess I need to answer a question with another question; what kind of design are you building? Typically the types of glass that I use 95% of the time are 1.5oz CSM and 1708 biaxial. For this size boat I'd say this more of what you should be looking at. But, there are different types of glass recommended for particular applications. A lot of consider.

  • @louisdomonte7227
    @louisdomonte7227 11 лет назад

    I agree. Very informative and expertly done. You ought to put on a show on PBS called this old boat. YOur that good!

  • @LadyTSurvival
    @LadyTSurvival 4 года назад

    i have learned a lot from your videos so... thank you for your explanations. i will have two or three 14 in x 14 in holes in the top of a fiberglass van top to fill in. the top has three vents coming through, only really need 1. so i have been soaking up knowledge on how to fix fiberglass so that i do not mess it up too badly. the only thing i am worried about is the gel coat. getting it smooth enough. will cross that bridge when i get to it. may have to recoat the whole top depending on if the patches can be seen from the ground.

  • @splash5974
    @splash5974 6 лет назад +1

    Love your vids!
    I have to fix some damage on a large truck with fiberglass hood. The hood was smacked with a piece of equipment. Its all intact still, but lots of cracks. I realize you are a pro with marine stuff, but fiberglass work can be applied to so many things...
    I have good access to both sides of the hood, so i will taper back both sides and use CSM to do my repairs. I would like your opinion on whether or not to use poly resin or epoxy resin. I already have poly resin on hand, but do you think id have a better repair with epoxy?
    I will do final repair on finished side of the hood with body filler, primer, and paint.
    Thank you kindly, hope your enjoying your Friday!

  • @nassosfili6737
    @nassosfili6737 4 года назад

    Thank you for your videos ! They have helped me alot !

  • @Sprucegrove123
    @Sprucegrove123 7 лет назад

    Great video Andy such as great presentation as always

  • @airtimedesign
    @airtimedesign 11 лет назад +1

    Really enjoy watching your videos. I'm trying to learn how to work with fiberglass on my own project boat and you are a great teacher. Production is clean too. Camera and audio look and sound good. Nice job. Please keep the info coming. Trying to find a rattle between inner and outer liner on a 23' Seacraft. Thinking about cutting an access hole and filling with foam. Have you done a demo on using foam?

  • @MrFruitstick
    @MrFruitstick 6 лет назад

    Great vid! Now I feel a lot more confident to repair my boat for the first time! 😁

  • @kirkknight5590
    @kirkknight5590 3 года назад

    I am going to try to install a fiberglass bulkhead on my Alden open water scull to beef it up and maybe make it float better. Thank you for the info!

  • @CaptnB05
    @CaptnB05 12 лет назад

    Love what you are doing! Keep up the great work!

  • @boatworkstoday
    @boatworkstoday  11 лет назад +3

    Something that size you'll need to remove parts of the interior for access; I would not recommend patching something that big from one side only.. Just remove the damage and grind back your tapers. It would be helpful to use a thin plastic board or ply sealed with plastic to press against the hull to maintain shape for the first couple layers of glass. Once the shape is established you can then move onto laying up the bulk of the material and final fairing.
    Any repair area needs to be dry

  • @joedraggerman5735
    @joedraggerman5735 6 лет назад

    Your the best man I’m using all my acquired knowledge rebuilding my pilot house back wall and a side rail. A lot of work but satisfying when done.

  • @kevinhenry61
    @kevinhenry61 3 года назад

    Very informative and well presented. I'm finding a lot of useful information in your videos for repairing a 17ft. Fibreglass/gelcoat Boler trailer. Thank you for posting. I have subscribed. Very good job.

  • @paulgains4516
    @paulgains4516 8 лет назад

    oh mate it is so good to see a fellow boat builder showing how to do a job the right way. so sick of seeing others stuffing up rebuilds for floor and transom repairs, standard rule of thumb what you take out you put back in, you need to mention they need to take note of how thick the work surface is to how much glass they need to use on the repair.

  • @pingutales1206
    @pingutales1206 3 года назад

    Hello Andy! I love your videos. Do you have any videos on how to repair cracks and damages on top of anti skid mats, without messing up its look and function? My old sailboat has a lot of them, and I would love to fix them with solid repairs. Greetings from Norway.

  • @MrTtmich
    @MrTtmich 6 лет назад

    High quality instructional video!

  • @gurnamdulku3729
    @gurnamdulku3729 3 года назад

    You are a great inspiration brother. Appreciate it

  • @SebastianDeBeer
    @SebastianDeBeer 12 лет назад

    Your timing as always is just right - need to do just this kind of work on my boat over the next couple of months. Instead of painting could you coat these repairs with flow coat?

  • @jeffgilmore8901
    @jeffgilmore8901 8 лет назад

    Very helpful, I am repairing molds used to pour concrete umbrella anchors. Thanks!

  • @cwmaxfield2000
    @cwmaxfield2000 Год назад

    Exactly what I need to know as I need it. Thanks.

  • @boatworkstoday
    @boatworkstoday  12 лет назад

    Take a look at the West System site and follow this menu list (products -> 105 System -> Resins / Hardeners -> Hardeners).. Unfortunately I can't include links in RUclips comments.. It really depends on the temperature that you'll be working in. The warmer it is, the faster the epoxy will set up and cure. I would do some small tests to get a feel before you start laying the bulk of the material up :-) Good luck!

  • @islandbyfilm
    @islandbyfilm 4 года назад

    Super informative. Thanks so much for sharing this awesome video

  • @rcmoot
    @rcmoot Год назад

    I have used a cut piece of acetate or mylar and cover my filler . Then squeegee all around to outside edges, to really make it flat . Super flat ,smooth and easy sanding .

  • @augiemattheiss
    @augiemattheiss 5 лет назад

    Excellent presentation, maybe I can take on that hole in my RV now!

  • @sarawentupuniol2987
    @sarawentupuniol2987 9 лет назад

    is in it beautiful when you add some sense of humor to the clip? BEAUTIFUL!!

  • @TheJimsock
    @TheJimsock 12 лет назад

    Yep, this is the one I've been waiting for. Thanks.

  • @yeoldepirate783
    @yeoldepirate783 4 года назад

    Andy please do a video on what you do for dust control, without the high end tools with vacuum systems, Thanks

  • @kkutube1972
    @kkutube1972 Год назад

    Would you please redo the video with the current product and your current knowledge? Love this video, just wondering if you would pick different product/material.

  • @PatrickInCayman
    @PatrickInCayman 12 лет назад +1

    Great videos and extremely informative. I learned more in two of your videos than I did in two weeks searching the internet. Will definitely watch the rest. Got a 32 Ericson sloop that I'm refurbishing. Got some deep deck cracks going into the core and about 4-5 inches long. Just stemming from to the hull. The area of the core seems to have some amount of dry rot. Could you point me to a video that deals with a similar situation?

  • @davidbanahan7708
    @davidbanahan7708 6 лет назад

    Great presentation, good pace, solid instruction. Can I send a picture of a fiberglass aircraft fairing with a missing piece from the manufacturer?

  • @apaulothegreat1581
    @apaulothegreat1581 5 лет назад

    You're very good on conveying great video my friend keep up the good work we all appreciate you

  • @ehubbard13
    @ehubbard13 12 лет назад

    All right, thanks again for all of your help!

  • @ainstaink8312
    @ainstaink8312 7 лет назад

    Thank you for this great video! Very detailed!!!

  • @davidfusco6600
    @davidfusco6600 4 года назад

    Excellent communicator!

  • @rdzhang
    @rdzhang 7 лет назад

    Excellent work! Thanks for sharing.

  • @jamukas1
    @jamukas1 7 лет назад +3

    Great video very well presented and awesome handy information, thank you!

  • @boatworkstoday
    @boatworkstoday  11 лет назад

    Hi Greg, I am not able to include links in this comment section but if you go to my showpage (click Boatworks Today bottom left corner of the video) you'll see a list of all my videos starting with the most recent. The next one you'll be looking for is about stress cracks. Hope this helps!

  • @nathanmartin1208
    @nathanmartin1208 2 года назад

    Love your videos. What would I do if I cut the deck of my Kenner center console to put in a hatch to protect the exposed core? Do have a video for that?

  • @LJ-gn2un
    @LJ-gn2un 5 лет назад

    Very informative, thank you for that. I was about to pay someone to do some minor repairs in my fiberglass but now I think I can do it myself!

  • @melbockholt4007
    @melbockholt4007 2 года назад

    Love watching your channel, I haved learned a lot..I haven'tseen you show how to extend the base of like a fiberglass console. Lucky you asked!! yes, I have a console that I will need to make a foot taller. Not sure how to extend it with fiberglass on it sucurely..