Hard top repair question

[j0114]

I was in a fender bender so to speak in my 7,
the hard top is off a YJ, it was on my plan to replace before b/c it was just ok shape , It wasnt bad but it wasnt up to par with the rest of my jeep either.
Anyways there is the spot on the back, between the rear side window and the back glass, I would call it on the rear passenger side corner post, there is a spot where a limb hit it a think, knocked some paint off and a little fiberglass is showing, its still water tight, but I wanted to slick it back up and throw a little paint over it till I found a good deal on a CJ7 hardtop.

Has anyone repaired theirs with a fiberglass kit?
I am going to try either way, Its a temp fix, and its not bad to begin with, it no where near of having a hole in the top or anything like that,
Ill get a pic and post of it, so u guys can see it.

 

[Cheepjeep85]

If its just showing fiberglass and its not a hole then cover it with bondo or other favorite body filler (I like evercoat gold), sand it, paint it, and it should be just fine.

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[j0114]

just showing fiberglass, thx for the help
Ive seen fiberglass kits at automotive supply shops is that what i need, I am a newb, i know i would need more than just a can of something, thats why i mentioned the fiberglass kits ive seen in places, im going to research your favorite, i wish others would chime in

 

[Cheepjeep85]

You can pick up bondo brand body filler at walmart, or any parts store, you can't get evercoat just anywhere. There's not really any thing wrong with bondo at all, especially for the small job you are doing. You can buy it by the pint or quart which is way more than enough, and the little tube of hardener. But you definately shouldn't need a fiberglass kit.

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[j0114]

what kind of paint would you recommend to use?

 

[yleefox]

I'm in favor of the bondo method also, for the simple reason that bondo is easier to apply, shape, sand, and file than fiberglass, plus you have no fiberglass strands to deal with, unless you use a bondo with fibers in it for reinforcement. This is assuming that the are is quite small and not very deep. Bondo has very little structual strength but is intended for filling. Fiberglass is just the opposite.

Let's see a photo of the damage.

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[Cheepjeep85]

If its black rattle can semi gloss engine paint holds up real well, even in constant direct sunlight.

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[j0114]

i can post a pic tom,
damage is slight, im going to go with the bondo, Im picking up supplies today and working on it tom