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alexlula
12-10-2014, 03:36 PM
I bought a hardtop recently and i notidced that i had few chips on the bottom of the HT and i know its made out of SMC but i dont know what to use to fill that up !

The Driver
12-10-2014, 04:59 PM
If I had to guess, it would be fiberglass.

kung fu jesus
12-10-2014, 05:47 PM
how big are the chips? pictures with a coin next to them for reference would be helpful.

freedomgli
12-10-2014, 08:41 PM
Been there, done that. SMC can be repaired using typical fiberglass repair methods. Depending on the size and shape of the chips, I like using some epoxy resin mixed with some Thixotropic Silica and 1/16 inch Milled Glass Fibers. It can be a real pain to sand smooth so careful application is a must.

alexlula
12-12-2014, 01:01 PM
thank you!!! and also the side on the passenger of to top is coming off like if the smc shell is coming off the metal inside :O what can I use to stick it back !

Phatmiata
12-12-2014, 03:41 PM
If the inner shell is coming apart from the outer shell then I would use a low viscosity epoxy to mend them back again.

jawolf518
12-15-2014, 05:54 PM
3M filler glaze or any high end body glaze from Napa will do.