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Cracks in body around windshield ?

FM Former Member
I have a vs speedster for about three months. I noticed small, and I mean real small, cracks on the body both on the left and right side of the car, right next to and maybe under the windshield mounting brackets. They are hairline, about 3/8" long, not including what may be under the mount. I can not shake or move the windshield so it does not seem loose. I am debating what to do, maybe create a bigger mess trying to fix them, or not worry and leave them alone. Should I fill them? Anybody have any other thoughts?
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FM Former Member
I have a vs speedster for about three months. I noticed small, and I mean real small, cracks on the body both on the left and right side of the car, right next to and maybe under the windshield mounting brackets. They are hairline, about 3/8" long, not including what may be under the mount. I can not shake or move the windshield so it does not seem loose. I am debating what to do, maybe create a bigger mess trying to fix them, or not worry and leave them alone. Should I fill them? Anybody have any other thoughts?
FM Former Member
Stress crack, generally will NOT rub out. They are usually through all the layers of paint because they generate up from the gel coat. So you would have to rub all the way through the paint.....and through the gel coat to eliminate them.....If they're small, just consider them as one of the blessings of an older fiberglas bodied car.
When you choose to repaint the car...then you'll need to address them seriously, and grind/fill the gel coat before repriming.

Gclarke "The Vacaville Guy"
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