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Cracked upper body 2012 rxtx 260
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What kind of coverage do you have?
I'd see if BRP would step up and fix it as it is so new.
I'd see if BRP would step up and fix it as it is so new.
Jlroofing1
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It's still under warranty ,approx a year left. I've spoke with seadoo dealer who's going to contact brp with images,they sound confident they would change it as its cracked from rivet ,hope so just wanted to know if anyone else has had the same problem
Sportster-2001-951C-Stock
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I think I'd drill a 1/4" hole at both ends of the crack, and use an epoxy to make the repair.
"How to repair cracks or gouges in fiberglass:
-Product: Marine-Tex Epoxy Putty 'The Mighty Repair Kit' White
-Materials: Solvent for cleaning (acetone or lacquer thinner work well), 80-100 grit sandpaper, clean mixing board, two mixing sticks and a trowel
-Conditions: Minimum 60˚F temperature, 48 hours to fully cure at 60˚F, 24 hours to fully cure at 70˚F
-Read instructions on product packaging. Prepare surface for bonding by checking fibers of glass for any deterioration. Dig out any weak material until solid fibers are reached. (If dealing with a hair-line crack, use a Drimmel tool to 'V' the crack. This will increase surface contact of the epoxy to the repair, creating a more secure application.) Tape off the areas around the crack or gouge, leaving open a perimeter of at least 1/4" around the entire repair for the epoxy to overlap. Clean the entire area with a wipe of solvent and lightly sand the perimeter area, clean again. Mix Marine-Tex White in the proper proportions (5:1 ratio by volume) and apply to the surface. Be sure to overlap the epoxy on to the perimeter area so that a water tight repair is created. Water or a piece of plastic wrap can be used to smooth the epoxy. This will save time in sanding later. Allow epoxy to fully cure. Remove plastic and/or tape from the surrounding areas. Clean and sand the Marine Tex if applying a coat of paint to the surface. (Marine-Tex does not require a coating for UV or waterproofing capabilities. Any coating would be for cosmetic reasons only.) Follow specific 'gelcoat' directions if applying a polyester gelcoat to the surface of Marine Tex."
"How to repair cracks or gouges in fiberglass:
-Product: Marine-Tex Epoxy Putty 'The Mighty Repair Kit' White
-Materials: Solvent for cleaning (acetone or lacquer thinner work well), 80-100 grit sandpaper, clean mixing board, two mixing sticks and a trowel
-Conditions: Minimum 60˚F temperature, 48 hours to fully cure at 60˚F, 24 hours to fully cure at 70˚F
-Read instructions on product packaging. Prepare surface for bonding by checking fibers of glass for any deterioration. Dig out any weak material until solid fibers are reached. (If dealing with a hair-line crack, use a Drimmel tool to 'V' the crack. This will increase surface contact of the epoxy to the repair, creating a more secure application.) Tape off the areas around the crack or gouge, leaving open a perimeter of at least 1/4" around the entire repair for the epoxy to overlap. Clean the entire area with a wipe of solvent and lightly sand the perimeter area, clean again. Mix Marine-Tex White in the proper proportions (5:1 ratio by volume) and apply to the surface. Be sure to overlap the epoxy on to the perimeter area so that a water tight repair is created. Water or a piece of plastic wrap can be used to smooth the epoxy. This will save time in sanding later. Allow epoxy to fully cure. Remove plastic and/or tape from the surrounding areas. Clean and sand the Marine Tex if applying a coat of paint to the surface. (Marine-Tex does not require a coating for UV or waterproofing capabilities. Any coating would be for cosmetic reasons only.) Follow specific 'gelcoat' directions if applying a polyester gelcoat to the surface of Marine Tex."
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