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Old 25th October 2009 | 21:31
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SNS3Guppy
 
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Try getting a repair done on a compound curve metal surface, vs. one on fiberglass, then determine which one is easier.

Fiberglass is far more tolerant of a sloppy repair, and in many cases easier to do, and easier to do with a good finish. Glass offers many advantages. It's also got disadvantages.

One of the chief inspection methods on many glass and substrate surfaces still remains the coin tap test.
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