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Camper shell

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 1GenTaco, Sep 13, 2017.

  1. Sep 13, 2017 at 9:31 AM
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    1GenTaco

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    What is the best way to get stress cracks out of a camper shell ? There on the corners of the shell and I can't seem to find an answer anywhere . thanks
     
  2. Sep 13, 2017 at 10:30 AM
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    otis24

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    Take a look at how people fix surfboards. You can get repair kits with sun cure and fiber glass. You'd have to sand it after and paint over if you want it to look decent.

    How bad are the cracks?
     
  3. Sep 13, 2017 at 11:33 AM
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  4. Sep 13, 2017 at 11:34 AM
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    Ouch, yeah, I'd watch a few hours of youtube videos before getting into that one.
     
  5. Sep 13, 2017 at 2:38 PM
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    Thanks you for your help otis24
     
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    I would just go to an auto body/paint supply store and ask for filler putty designed to fill fine scratches. It's a thinner putty compared to the can of Bondo you can get to fill body panels. The thinner putty will get down into those cracks. Then wet sand and seal.
     
  7. Sep 14, 2017 at 6:24 PM
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    It's not as simple as just filling with putty. Each must be "cleaned" out. Dremel is easiest. Just Google boat stress crack repair.
     

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