metal covering front panel substitute?
#1
Posted 27 February 2013 - 05:13 AM
i've just replaced the top front panel and both sides of my 74 10'co due to excessive rot. the metal skins on the sides are in great shape , but the front panel skin is full of holes(lights,emblem, and pin holes in lines).i'm going to replace the lights with reflectors and the emblem is gone. i figured that i would seal the holes from the back with some great sealing tape i have and then cover over the front with a sealing epoxy for bathtubs, smooth out then paint.my question is -- has anyone replaced the metal skin with any different material that works better or just as good?my cover seems like a lot of holes to deal with.i've looked around for new metal ,but can't seem to find what i need.
thanks,wes
#2
Posted 27 February 2013 - 06:58 AM
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#3
Posted 28 February 2013 - 03:21 AM
thanks,wes
#4
Posted 04 March 2013 - 06:10 PM
hi all,
i've just replaced the top front panel and both sides of my 74 10'co due to excessive rot. the metal skins on the sides are in great shape , but the front panel skin is full of holes(lights,emblem, and pin holes in lines).i'm going to replace the lights with reflectors and the emblem is gone. i figured that i would seal the holes from the back with some great sealing tape i have and then cover over the front with a sealing epoxy for bathtubs, smooth out then paint.my question is -- has anyone replaced the metal skin with any different material that works better or just as good?my cover seems like a lot of holes to deal with.i've looked around for new metal ,but can't seem to find what i need.
thanks,wes
I've had good luck using this to fill holes:
USC All-Metal Body filler
For bigger holes, I used an adhesive aluminum mesh on the back side then filled with All-Metal. Once dried, I'd fill, and smooth it on the front. Can't tell there's a hole any more, and it's semi flexible.
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