Repair or Replace?

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  1. Corbin Johnson

    Corbin Johnson Member

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    My 70 Grabber has some damage to the rear spoiler. What should I do? Repair, or replace?
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    it looks fixable
     
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    well... a decent one used is a c-note or so... before you trash this one, try your hand at fiberglass repair...nuthin ventured, nuthin gained.
     
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    It's made out of fiberglass...so it can be repaired. Kind of like a corvette.
     
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    I'm with the other guys, Corbin. I was scared to death of repairing fiberglass until I saw a buddy of mine do it like it was nothing to it.

    Good luck!
     
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    Mine was worse, it was easy to fix.
     
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    The fiberglassing is easier than bondo in my opinion. Just be darn sure when grinding and sanding that stuff ya wear a protective mask since fiberglass, when inhaled , does not come out!
     
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    fix it. and you will learn some too. fiberglass is real easy to work with. But it is a bear to sand. keep us posted
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    go for it!!! we (you) can do it...frank...:bananaman :bananaman
     
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    Thanks guys! I'll give it a shot, but just wanted opinions first. Where should I get a kit to do this, or what exactly do I need? Thanks.
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    wall*mart has them
     
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