Roof repair

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fleck

New Member
I came across (drove past a pile of trash and this was in it) an 80" limo cart top that that is in good shape other than a few cracks. I would like to repair it but I'm not sure of what to use on it because I don't know what it is made of. I has the same design as the one on my Marathon and think that it is plastic. I would like to coat the top and bottom with something to reinforce it against further cracks. Anyone ever do this? any input is appreciated. Thanks Jim
 
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hitmanharleyk

New Member
How about a rubberized under coating like they spray under cars ? You can get it in 24 oz. cans and I just treated some old vehicle ramps I have and I'm thinking of doing the expanded metal floor in my utility trailer.

The stuff I used can be painted, the main reason I chose it was I'm a rep for the company and I get product samples fairly cheap.
 
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matt75

New Member
Im no expert but Id go with a thin coat of fiberglass about as thick as the plastic top. Scuffing the top so the resin sticks is the key. I used to do this building custom car and truck interiors and if you didnt prep the plastic the resin would peel right off. Maybe someone else can give a better idea or improve mine.
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matt75

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VERY VERY good idea, there is a name for that but I cant remember. they do it on aircraft aluminum to stop the crack from growing. I went to A&P school for a while until the bottom fell out.
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OlBoy

OlBoy

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My buddy fixed his top with that bumper repair stuff you can buy at most auto parts stores. It held up good but he did a shotty job and it looks pretty bad.
 
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Cheesy

New Member
I'd suggest having it plastic welded. I have used the bumper epoxy with excellent luck as well. Or you could try your luck with Plastix, should be available at any motorcycle shop.
 
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