TM 9-2330-267-14&P
5-2. WATER TANK BODY REPAIR (FIBERGLASS) (Con’t).
b.
REPAIR OF CRACKS OR WRINKLES
1.
Cut a piece of fiberglass cloth that will overlap the damaged area at least ½ in. (12.7 mm).
WARNING
Resin and hardener contained in epoxy repair kit may cause Irritation to skin. Protect
skin with plastic gloves and by keeping sleeves rolled down. If materials come in
contact with skin, wash with soap and water.
Resin and hardener can give off harmful fumes when mixed. Use in a well-ventilated
area and wear air filter respirator for protection. Failure to follow this warning may
cause fumes that may seriously Injure or cause death to personnel.
2.
Brush resin into fiberglass cloth until all air bubbles (white areas) are eliminated and fiberglass cloth is
saturated.
3.
Place fiberglass cloth over damaged area and add thick coating of resin (this coat is outer gel coat). Allow three
hours to cure.
4.
Sand to a smooth contour using body filler compound if necessary to feather edges.
c.
REPAIR OF HOLES OR PUNCTURES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Cut five pieces of fiberglass cloth (4). The first
piece should overlap the damaged area by ½ in.
(12.7 mm). Remaining pieces must be ½ in.
(12.7 mm) larger than preceding pieces. This will
allow the final piece to overlap damaged area by
2½ in. (6.4 cm).
Brush resin into the smallest piece fiberglass cloth
(4) until all air bubbles (white areas) are eliminated
and fiberglass cloth is saturated.
Center the smallest piece of fiberglass cloth (4),
with a ½ in. (12.7 mm) overlap, over damaged
area. Smooth out fiberglass cloth with brush and
resin until all air bubbles are removed.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for remaining pieces of
fiberglass cloth (4).
Brush on final thick layer of resin (this coat is the outer gel coat).
CAUTION
Avoid sanding down to fiberglass cloth layers when sanding outer gel coat to contour.
Allow to cure at least three hours before sanding to smooth contour. Use resin if necessary to feather edges.
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