wilson Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 So Ive done something stupid ...again. I'm now lookin for ideas to fill a 1/2" hole in my roof. I have no access to a welder. bondo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismojunky Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 fiberglass patch and bondo would be ur best bet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 You could possibly get away with something as simple as a 1/2 grommet or plug (rubber or plastic) and some quality RTV. Is it a clean hole and where is it located? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 and thats why we don't give kids hole saws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson Posted December 19, 2010 Author Share Posted December 19, 2010 its a clean hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSlowReliable Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I'm partial to bondo-glass...to "bridge the gap" so to speak, and some light bondo to smooth it over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson Posted December 19, 2010 Author Share Posted December 19, 2010 I'm partial to bondo-glass...to "bridge the gap" so to speak, and some light bondo to smooth it over you know of any good source that show how to do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der_Vier Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Duct tape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpathy Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Standard exterior silicon sealant from the hardware store (same stuff you use to seal around windows). You can buy it many different colors (my hardware store has like 30-40 colors) and is easy to apply. Is also easy to remove later on if you want to professionally fix the hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSlowReliable Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 you know of any good source that show how to do this? I kinda watched a vid or two on youtube, but it really wasn't too difficult (I used some when cutting up my 1/4 panel) mix it, spread it over the area in a rough estimation of the desired shape, let it cure, sand it down a bit, clean, apply a thin skim of the smooth stuff over a slightly larger area to "feather" it into the shape, let it cure, sand it smooth, paint, done but reconsidering it, unless you have a good way to paint it to match, you might as well do a quick fix, i.e. a rubber stopper or silicon.....its basically a question of how thorough do you wish to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XSrcing Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Time to spill the beans. Why is there a 1/2" hole in your roof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewebster Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Passenger snorkel for the really deep stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 JB Weld a quarter to the bottom side and bondo fill the top to smooth it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 If you havent ever played with fiberglass/bondo and you've watched video's on how to you're not gonna be great at it at first...I've done a decent amount of fiberglassing at my old job and it's one of those things you learn from experience. I like the rubber grommet idea...but i'd still want to see a pic of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I like he grommet idea or the glue a coin idea (I'd leave the coin see-able though to screw with people ) simple and effective and the grommet can be popped out incase you change your mind and go back to whatever you were originally doeing. My guess is roof mounts and it was gonna be a wire hole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreus009 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Use a cork....easy to remove if you ever need to equalize the pressure in the cabin. (sorry..couldn't help the smart a$$ answer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 (edited) CB antenna? something like this maybe: I think the outer part is made of a conduit material,pvc ?? Edited December 20, 2010 by ahardb0dy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson Posted December 20, 2010 Author Share Posted December 20, 2010 (edited) mounted a roof rack using well-nuts.so In reality I have (8) 1/2 in ch holes in the roof!!! hilarious. now I'm not sure I like this solution. I think the rubber areas will wear through over time with any serious weight up there on a bumpy road. I really just want to reduce the size if the holes, so Ican just put some smaller bolts through it. ahardbody where can I get that thing? it is exactly what I'm looking for! Edited December 20, 2010 by wilson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 (edited) can't remember where I saw those, but I just found these: http://www.automationdirect.com/adc/Search/Search?searchquery=hw-fghp&cmd=Search&fctype=adc.falcon.search.SearchFormCtrl&TxnNumber=-1 you can just search google for hole plug or pvc hole plug and they will come up, check your local hardware store in the bath section also. just found this site but they are on the expensive side: http://www.alliedelec.com/search/productdetail.aspx?SKU=8062205 Edited December 24, 2010 by ahardb0dy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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