Gel coat

[silverweed]

After having sustained a 5p size crack in the gel coating on the front wing of my Hymer I am wondering if anyone knows of a reputable repair place in or near North Herts. I had a woman open her car door in the dark, in the rain, on the traffic side when putting her toddles in the back of her black car and then get snotty with me but I can see this will end up knock for knock and as that is my only damage. I find it unbelievable what people think safe

 

[Molly 3]

A small repair like that could be done by any good body shop, I doubt it would be worth claiming on insurance insurance risking NCD and excess payment .

 

[silverweed]

You’re right, I’ve no intention of going through Insurance for repair but it has been declared to them as the other party is trying to claim off my insurance for damage to her back door, one of those people carrier Fords

 

[SquirrellCook]

Just make they are experienced in grip repairs, body filler just won’t do!

 

[silverweed]

If you are anywhere near a boat yard, ask for their GRP man

Sadly nowhere near a boat yard

 

[RichardHelen262]

Just buy a some gel coat repair spread it in when cured sand it smooth then buff it up

 

[Molly 3]

Needs to be epoxy filler as it is waterproof , any other filler would need painting

 

[RichardHelen262]

I would hope that the one I have posted is waterproof as it is for boats

 

[SimonM]

You’re right, I’ve no intention of going through Insurance for repair but it has been declared to them as the other party is trying to claim off my insurance for damage to her back door, one of those people carrier Fords

why would the other person be trying to claim off you, if she opened the door onto your wing?

 

[SimonM]

Aha, he flapped his wing outwards. Sorry, I forgot about that.

 

[silverweed]

why would the other person be trying to claim off you, if she opened the door onto your wing?

I was moving and she wasn’t and no witnesses

 

[trevskoda]

Yep i got one on my we car door in tescos,unless its on cam you have no chance,just fix it,easy peasy.

 

[Molly 3]

I was moving and she wasn’t and no witnesses

Find it a bit strange that you had such small damage on GRP ,and a steel door has enough damage to warrant an insurance claim ??? .did you inspect for damage after the incident . you should report the incident to your
own insurance company. Even if you don't make a claim . always be aware that they may put in a latter injuries claim..

 

[Molly 3]

I would hope that the one I have posted is waterproof as it is for boats

Epoxy gel coat repair is for below the water line and is More waterproof. Gel coat repair .

 

[silverweed]

Find it a bit strange that you had such small damage on GRP ,and a steel door has enough damage to warrant an insurance claim ??? .did you inspect for damage after the incident . you should report the incident to your
own insurance company. Even if you don't make a claim . always be aware that they may put in a latter injuries claim..

She told me she didn’t have details with her but would phone them to me. I text her later that evening and next day but told to wait. Next thing my insurance company phones me to confirm that the accident happened and that I was accepting responsibility. I think she thought if she got there first it was a done deal. And yes she is claiming injury

 

[Deleted member 1586]

Not had to use it to protect myself, used it to tell the police about poor driving but a Dashcam is a worthwhile addition to any vehicle.