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I powerwashed fiberglass, WHOOPS, how do I fix it


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powerwashed the inside of my fiberglass leer topper. Not thoroughly but for a good 3-5 min before I noticed it getting damaged




I believe I stripped off the gel coating and now there are loose fibers everywhere. Id like to sweep it out and reapply more coating

I asked if I could spray paint it to seal the fibers and Someone mentioned polyurethane and/or gel coating but the and/or part was never clarafied. i do have a polyurethane in a spray can, though.

All the internet sources speak on boat repair and I don't think it will see the same stresses as the hull of a boat.
 


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And the best way to sweep it out? Strap it to the bed upside down and drive on the freeway against the wind??

I suppose it is also a good time to change those dead window gaskets, anyone know where to disconnect them? I could take pics and post
 

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I would be inclined to set it on the ground upside down and apply some fiberglass epoxy with a brush. No fiberglass, just the epoxy.
 

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Planter boxes get fuzzy with age as weather wears off the resin but leaves the fibers. They itch and stick to clothing.

We just hit them with clear coat in a rattle can, works great.
 

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It is not good practice to use a pressure washer that develops 3000 or more psi near a paint job unless you want to remove it.
 

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