Subject: Re: Restoring Wixom bags
Author: David Otis
Date: Nov 24, 2000, 3:17 PM
Post ID: 1704124248
If I were to restore fiberglass bags, i would first worry about the
strength of the bag, if there are any tears or holes, or serious cracks, i
would want to strengthen and repair them from inside, use fiberglass cloth
and messy resin and hardner to patch them inside, (I also use Gorrilla hair
which works very nice, a fiberglass that contains fibers, and makes a real
strong repair and is not so messy) if done nicely you can sand and shape it
so it is bearly detectable. after that is done, fill the holes or cracks on
the outside, use fiberglass as much as possible and finish with body
filler, prime and paint. The big secret here is to make it strong first, if
you just were to repair it with body filler, it would flex and crack and
ruin your beautifull paint job. If you need a hand, let me know.
Hi All, Can anyone offer some advice as to restoring an old set of Wixom bags for my Ambo? I was going to attempt the job myself but I just don't have the time (or the skills really) to get it done. The set is the small (curved) ones that went on the Loopframes. The fiberglass is pretty good but needs to be patched and painted. The locks could be replaced too. Anyone had theirs done and can offer recommendations. What should I be looking at as far as cost. Thanks for the bandwidth.....Ian Adkins --- Support our Sponsor ------------------------------------ Imagine a credit card with a 0% introductory APR on purchases (for complete pricing information and important terms and conditions, please click on the link below). Apply now for an Aria Visa! http://click.topica.com/aaaaIjb1dfltb1mKaNc/Aria ------------------------------------------------------------ ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C Ahttp://www.topica.com/t/17 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics |
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