Re: How to repair a section of top layer of plywood only?

[Christine Sheffield]

"The Natural Philosopher" > wrote in message
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> Tony Brooks wrote:
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> > "Ian Stirling" > wrote in message
> > ...
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> >>In uk.d-i-y Howie >
wrote:
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> >>>Hi all,
> >>>
> >>>I am struggling to work out how to repair a section of plywood
> >>>which was damaged and subsequently became a bit waterlogged.
> >>>
> >>>This is a section approx the size of my hand and I can rub it
> >>>down to undamaged, hard wood all around.
> >>
> >>Car body filler should work.
> >>
> >
> > Beware - car body filler will absorb water, so if you are using it make
very
> > sure it is always coverd with adequate paint etc.
> >
>
> I don't thibnk it does ypou know. Its basically polyetser resin, with
> mica fuller.
>
> Same as what fiberglass boats are made out of.
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> Leastways the stuff I use is. Holts P38 or whatever it is.
>
>
> > Tony Brooks
> >
> >

I think the idea of fitting a piece of veneer to replace the rotten layer of
ply is a good one, but if you are left with any gaps, don't use car body
filler - get "Brummer" from a chandlery. It is what us "yachties" use to
fill wood on our boats, and it works well.

Good luck with the repair.

Christine