PropellantHead
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Ok, here's an oddball question. One of the fiberglass tub/shower inserts in our home has developed a 6-7 inch long crack in the bottom and, having done some rocketry related fiberglassing once or twice, I feel 100% qualified to attempt a half-ass repair myself in hopes of avoiding spending lots of $$$$$ to replace the thing. As such, I'm hoping somebody here has had some experience with similar fiberglass repairs.
A handyman guy that we've used (a.k.a. - my brother in law) suggested just getting a fiberglass repair kit and using that. But in looking at those online, I'm left with a feeling that the "resins" these kits come with are probably not as strong as my trusty Aeropoxy or USC 150 brands.
Should I substitute some of my own epoxy? Or are the properties/usages different enough that the kit resins are better for this application? Anyone here have any experience with these repair kits at all?
A handyman guy that we've used (a.k.a. - my brother in law) suggested just getting a fiberglass repair kit and using that. But in looking at those online, I'm left with a feeling that the "resins" these kits come with are probably not as strong as my trusty Aeropoxy or USC 150 brands.
Should I substitute some of my own epoxy? Or are the properties/usages different enough that the kit resins are better for this application? Anyone here have any experience with these repair kits at all?