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08-07-2022, 07:02 AM
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Hole in Shower Enclosure needs repair
There are two holes in my shower enclosure that I need to repair ( see pictures ). The first one was present when the unit was new but my dealer said he did not have the expertise to fix it. The second one is recent and it's near the floor where it matters. So it's time to figure out how to fix it. Does anyone know how to fix these holes? Are these enclosures made of fiberglass? I suspect I could use one of the J-B Weld products, but which one? What do I have to do to prepare the area before applying J-B Weld?
I should have included => I have a 2019 Keystone Raptor 354,
perhaps that helps someone determine the shower enclosure material.
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08-07-2022, 07:06 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Marvin
There are two holes in my shower enclosure that I need to repair ( see pictures ). The first one was present when the unit was new but my dealer said he did not have the expertise to fix it. The second one is recent and it's near the floor where it matters. So it's time to figure out how to fix it. Does anyone know how to fix these holes? Are these enclosures made of fiberglass? I suspect I could use one of the J-B Weld products, but which one? What do I have to do to prepare the area before applying J-B Weld?
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A Boat repair shop is your friend but, yes, it's fixer at the DIY level. Not my mantra altough. Saw my neighbor put in a new Boat Transom which led me to believe it's Doable.
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08-07-2022, 07:16 AM
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Wait…..it was there when it was NEW? That’s either a warranty repair or a repair under lot damage. A dealer saying they don’t have the skill set to repair it is bull. That should have been a shower stall replacement. I would have run as far away as fast as I could from that dealer.
As for repairing it now, depends on the stall material. Is it fiberglass or pvc (plastic)? I’m guessing it’s pvc since that’s the most economical, but want to make sure.
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08-07-2022, 09:08 AM
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There are companies that specialize in this type of stuff.
Then I'd send the bill to your sorry a## dealer.
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08-07-2022, 09:09 AM
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It's water under the bridge now but that trailer should have never left the lot with that original hole - the dealer did you wrong there. On the second one...how did it get there?? Was it drilled? Where exactly is that hole in relationship to the shower overall (placement)?
I figure that stall is ABS plastic. Is there a sticker somewhere on the enclosure that would tell you? The edges of the holes look like it's plastic vs fiberglass. Trying to repair that and it still look new might be difficult if those holes are in plain sight. You can get an entire new surround for maybe $250 - 300? or so. If it's an entire one piece unit that would obviously go up considerably.
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08-07-2022, 09:40 AM
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I guess if you’ve lived with the first hole as long as you’ve owned the rv, the easiest way to fix them is to cover the hole with something like flex tape.
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08-08-2022, 04:58 AM
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Google "gel coat repair"
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08-08-2022, 06:03 AM
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Any construction company has a "fiberglass refinisher" on call to repair scratches and scrapes in bathroom/kitchen fixtures that they install in houses and apartments. Contact Lowe's, Home Depot or any local building supply store in your area. They'll give you the name/phone number for the refinisher they use to service their problem installations.
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08-08-2022, 06:20 AM
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When we first bought our house many years ago, the missus had me paint the guest bathroom. I put a step ladder IN the fiberglass tub and popped a hole in the bottom. I bought a fiberglass repair kit and I think the brand was Lasko but not sure this kit is still around. I looked on Amazon and there are many fiberglass repair kits that have two parts liquid and fiberglass cloth. I followed the directions for the repair and it isn't noticeable at all. I recommend you go this route before paying someone else to do the repair. It isn't hard and takes little skill; just read the directions.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Lasko+Fib...ref=nb_sb_noss
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08-08-2022, 06:30 AM
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Don't know about the relationship with your dealer or where you stand on warranty, but if you want to repair it yourself, I recommend Bondo products.
I used a Bondo Fiberglass repair kit on a pretty ugly crack on my fifth wheel nose when it made contact with the bed of my truck. After it was all said and done, you couldn't tell there was ever a crack there. It's held strong for over 4 years now and thousands and thousands of miles on every road imaginable.
Bondo makes products for fiberglass, PVC,s plastics, metals, and marine. It's a darn good product. It's been around since the creation of time (or maybe since the first automobile accident in history). It's the standard every other company attempts to copy-cat with the bragging that goes along with it, that ... theirs is better. NOT!
Anyway, most of the Bondo products are sold in Wall Mart or your local Automotive Parts store.
Click here for more information.
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10-14-2022, 05:47 AM
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Junior Member
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Location: Rochester
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Following up with my results: I used J-B Weld's Marine Weld (white) and am satisfied with the result. I can see that it's been repaired because I know where to look, but if I didn't know there had been a problem then I would not see it.
Thank you all for your input and suggestions.
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10-14-2022, 07:47 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Marvin
Following up with my results: I used J-B Weld's Marine Weld (white) and am satisfied with the result. I can see that it's been repaired because I know where to look, but if I didn't know there had been a problem then I would not see it.
Thank you all for your input and suggestions.
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Glad you got it fixed. I've not used JB Weld on a shower but I have used it on ABS plastic on an RV and had great results. Hopefully the repair will hold from now on and won't cause any issues going forward.
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