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Old 02-28-2022, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 98corvette View Post
My water fountain has developed a slow leak and needs patched. Anybody have any recommendations?
Go to the automotive store and buy a fiberglass patch kit. Drain the fountain, clean the area with the leak, and use sandpaper to rough up the finish. Cut the fiberglass to at least 1 inch larger than the leak (crack, hole). Apply the clear bonding agent, then the fiberglass mat, then some more bonding agent, and smooth out. Let dry, and use a suitable automotive paint to match.

I have left over materials from a previous project, but will have to check to see if the bonding agent is still good.
I have also used GOOP and fiberglass for similar repairs, no idea if the Flexseal product would work as i have never used it.
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