Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: What should I use to fix a small fender crack??

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Cushing,Mn
    --
    538

    What should I use to fix a small fender crack??

    Hey guys,will Epoxy be OK for a small crack,no missing chunks or anything like that?
    It is only about 2 inches long and it's where the fender bolt meet the fork,should I use something else?
    Thanks for the info!!!!

  2. #2
    mark38090's Avatar
    mark38090 is offline At The Back Of The Pack Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Hawthorne, Florida
    --
    354
    I saw on here somewhere that a heavy test fishing line worked well, so I drilled mine about every 5mm or so and threaded 50 pound test through it, then I took 5 minute epoxy and worked that into the weave. After it dried I sanded it smooth and painted. It's still holding up 6 months later.
    1984 Honda TRX200
    1985 Yamaha 200ERN ( two of these now)
    1985 Honda 250SX
    1991 Suzuki LT230
    2003 Honda Rancher 350ES

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jan 2005
    Location
    Orange County, CA
    --
    119
    "Shoe Goo" original formula.
    1985 ATC 250R
    1986 ATC 200X
    1986 TRX 250R

  4. #4
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Location
    St Helens, OR
    --
    611
    Quote Originally Posted by Ryah
    "Shoe Goo" original formula.
    yes

    also walmart has some stuff called "amazing goop" or something. works really well too

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    EC
    --
    1,607
    Quote Originally Posted by mark38090
    I saw on here somewhere that a heavy test fishing line worked well, so I drilled mine about every 5mm or so and threaded 50 pound test through it, then I took 5 minute epoxy and worked that into the weave. After it dried I sanded it smooth and painted. It's still holding up 6 months later.
    So the epoxy permeates the actual crack & w/ the stitching holding it together creates a bond that's THAT good, eh? I'm going to try that. Thanks! TGG...................
    Baltimore---Charm City, or Harm City? Ask Pat.....

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Location
    new hampshire
    --
    914
    drill a small hole at the end of the crack to keep it from spreading.
    1982 ATC 70
    1983 ATC 200E yard rat
    1984 ATC 200X
    1984 ATC 200S (X2)
    1985 ATC 70 (X2)
    1985 ATC 200S
    1985 ATC 250R
    1986 TRX 70
    1986 ATC 350X
    2004 kfx 700 XC
    2006 prarie 700 XC
    2009 Brute Force 750
    2020 CF Moto 600

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Cushing,Mn
    --
    538
    Thanks for all the info guys!!!!!

//ArrowChat Integreation Code //