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Old 05-15-2004 | 04:55 AM
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Anyone have suggestions for something to put on threads of screws for things like snaps and trim where the holes have gotten a little too big over the years? After mine comes back from paint, I have a few that would probably strip the fiberglass when tightened to a reasonable torque.
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Old 05-15-2004 | 06:26 AM
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Drill out the holes and fill with a small dowel (1/16") sink the dowel a few thou and cover with Marine Tex. Redrill the new hole and it looks like new.

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Old 05-15-2004 | 06:45 AM
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Dip the tip of the screw in a little fiberglass resin......instant loctite after the resin is hard. Seems to hold up well.
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