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For big holes, such as repairing the usual turn-signal-punched-a-hole-in-the-fairing, You may want to do some additional reinforcement. Cut a template.
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For big holes, such as repairing the usual turn-signal-punched-a-hole-in-the-fairing, cut a template.


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Use something like aluminum for reinforcement.
Aluminum is too heavy/bulky, 


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so use cardboard. That has the added advantage of soaking up the epoxy.


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A: The aluminum was too heavy/bulky, so I switched to cardboard (which worked very well as it soaked up the epoxy as well)


Q: And do you work the Plastic Weld through from both sides?
Q: And do you work the Plastic Weld through from both sides?


A: Not necessary, though using a plastic spreader to push the epoxy through the fiberglass so it's Completely saturated is essential.
Work the Plastic Weld into the fiberglass from the back side. Use a [http://www.wholesalemarine.com/p/F-E-381/Fiberglass+Repair+Plastic+Spreaders.html plastic spreader] (should be available at an auto parts store) to push the epoxy through the fiberglass so it's ''completely'' saturated.  
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I always do it from the inside, but then again I don't like repainting.


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Q: What do you use to apply the Plastic Weld? I had in mind using your hands (guess that would be a little messy, but I generally don't think about such things until I'm in the middle of them), but the Sport Rider article shows a small paintbrush, which I guess would be better. Or maybe a putty knife?...
Q: What do you use to apply the Plastic Weld? I had in mind using your hands (guess that would be a little messy, but I generally don't think about such things until I'm in the middle of them), but the Sport Rider article shows a small paintbrush, which I guess would be better. Or maybe a putty knife?...


A: lol, jumping the gun...here's a link to what I use (they clean very nicely so I've been reusing this Exact same kit for over a decade) http://www.wholesalemarine.com/p/F-E-381/Fiberglass+Repair+Plastic+Spreaders.html  Bought it at a local autoparts store.
A: lol, jumping the gun...here's a link to what I use (they clean very nicely so I've been reusing this Exact same kit for over a decade) http://www.wholesalemarine.com/p/F-E-381/Fiberglass+Repair+Plastic+Spreaders.html   
 
 
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