-12 C and snow today so I thought it was a good time to tackle the cracked side fairing of my 2015 N8V. I’ve used JB Weld with some success in repairing broken tabs but the crack in the side panel, where it attaches to the tank, is in a position where there is a bit a flex so I didn’t think JBW would be the best solution.
Enter Shoe Goo. That and fibreglass cloth. I also used just a hint of JBW, applied from the back, before the SG app, to fill the crack and provide a sanding surface on the front side for painting.
Very pleased with results. We will see how it stands up over time. The SG and cloth is very firm but with a hint of flexibility and the JBW sands down nicely for a paint surface.
The second issue was to rebuild one of the tabs that broke. JBW to reattach the tab and thin aluminum, attached with SG to reinforce the repair. Again, we’ll see how it lasts but it does look promising.
Finally, the issue of all the broken pins between the panel sections. I believe a good solution will be to use some flexible black silicone gasket sealer between the panels beside the broken pins. The silicone will provide enough strength to hold the two panels together but be flexible.
Enter Shoe Goo. That and fibreglass cloth. I also used just a hint of JBW, applied from the back, before the SG app, to fill the crack and provide a sanding surface on the front side for painting.
Very pleased with results. We will see how it stands up over time. The SG and cloth is very firm but with a hint of flexibility and the JBW sands down nicely for a paint surface.
The second issue was to rebuild one of the tabs that broke. JBW to reattach the tab and thin aluminum, attached with SG to reinforce the repair. Again, we’ll see how it lasts but it does look promising.
Finally, the issue of all the broken pins between the panel sections. I believe a good solution will be to use some flexible black silicone gasket sealer between the panels beside the broken pins. The silicone will provide enough strength to hold the two panels together but be flexible.
