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Location: Des Moines IA | I put a rather nasty gouge in my keel this week, and have a few scrathces here and there I would like to get fixed. Anybody know of a reputible fiberglass repair shop in Iowa? Or perhaps the Twin Cities area? The Tuffy plant is a pretty good haul from here, and would rather do it locally if possible. |
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Location: Mauston, Wisconsin | Mike- You might try a shop that repairs Semi-tractors, a lot of Semi's have fiberglass parts- fenders, spoilers, etc. so they usually do pretty professinal job. Second choice would be body shop that does Corvette's - of course they are probably pretty expensive.
How deep is the gouge? Scratches you can usually live with untill the off-season. Gouge's that go through the gell coat need to be fixed ASAP to prevent water infiltration between the gell coat & the glass. When that happens you can get blistering/bubbles - not good.
Good luck!
Al |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Just google fiberglass repair in the area in which you live, there should be several body shops that can handle a simple repair like that one. |
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Location: Des Moines IA | It is definately into the glass. Can I fish this weekend with it gouged? I have a tourney I need to fish? |
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Location: Mauston, Wisconsin | Mike- I'd seal it w/ some 5 minute epoxy. The repair shop can always remove the epoxy and fix it permanently.
Good luck!
Al |
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Location: Hayward, WI | 5 Star in Mondovi, WI is very good. His work is top notch. |
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Location: Des Moines IA | I ended up going with this guy .. His work looks top notch ..... and when I pulled up the Scarabs, Bajas, and speed boats that were there proved it. He definately knows what he is doing. Best part, It'll be done by Friday .....
http://www.iowaboatrepair.com/Home_Page.php |
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Location: NW WI | Hope it comes out lookin' like new Mike! |
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Location: Des Moines IA | Dropped it off Monday, done by Thursday night. If you're in Iowa and need fiberglass boat repair. Tim Perry. Fast, Affordable, and knows what he is doing!
www.iowaboatrepair.com |
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