I already bought my easy ABS repair and I'm about to do this on my Thule cargo box to fix a couple of cracks. My box has a silver exterior paint and the cracks are very fine and not that noticable. I am mainly concerned with long-term strength (prevent cracks from spreading) and waterproofing so I was hoping to do this all from the inside to avoid repainting or need for decals. Can I apply that v-groove 60% technique to the inside only and does it need to be adjusted for an inside only approach? Also what Dremel bit would be recommended for this? I am new to Dremels and recently got one. Thinking that bit looks perhaps like a 117?
The repair can be done from the inside I use a #115 dremel bit but almost any of their carving bits will work. Because it is on the inside you do not have to V groove the crack just make sure there is nothing (like paint)on top of the ABS. Just apply in a 1/8" thick bead straight from the bottle. The resin will smooth it's self a little leaving a smooth surface that when cured in 24 hours will be hard, black, and shiny. You can ad more coat to add strength and thickness to the repair. Any questions call me I always answer
If you decide to apply the resin to both the underside and the topside of the cargo box, do you have to sand the topside or can you simply leave it as-is with the resin slightly higher?
One of the best DIY videos I’ve seen. Clear and easy to follow.
I already bought my easy ABS repair and I'm about to do this on my Thule cargo box to fix a couple of cracks. My box has a silver exterior paint and the cracks are very fine and not that noticable. I am mainly concerned with long-term strength (prevent cracks from spreading) and waterproofing so I was hoping to do this all from the inside to avoid repainting or need for decals. Can I apply that v-groove 60% technique to the inside only and does it need to be adjusted for an inside only approach? Also what Dremel bit would be recommended for this? I am new to Dremels and recently got one. Thinking that bit looks perhaps like a 117?
The repair can be done from the inside I use a #115 dremel bit but almost any of their carving bits will work. Because it is on the inside you do not have to V groove the crack just make sure there is nothing (like paint)on top of the ABS. Just apply in a 1/8" thick bead straight from the bottle. The resin will smooth it's self a little leaving a smooth surface that when cured in 24 hours will be hard, black, and shiny. You can ad more coat to add strength and thickness to the repair. Any questions call me I always answer
If you decide to apply the resin to both the underside and the topside of the cargo box, do you have to sand the topside or can you simply leave it as-is with the resin slightly higher?
I currently have the resin applied to the inside and it’s working great.
Depends on how finished you want it to be. if you are happy with the way it looks leave it as is. If you start sanding you will need to paint.
Ok thank you. The product is working great!
My carrier has a hole. Could I fill a hole with this resin?
Watch the video from 0:35-0:45 and you'll find your answer
Where do you buy the kit?
Kits are sold on line easyabsrepair.com/shop/