water fountain repair help

[zuhayr-123]

hi all.
i recently broke my fiberglass water fountain and now there is a huge
circle of about 2-3" in the top tier.
i wanted to know if there are any products out there for me to fix it.
ive seen clays and puttys that will fix cracks but what i have is far
from a crack. i want to fix it asap as the birds usually come and drink
from it and not from our bird table :P

i would be looking forward to all your replies.
and thanks in advance !

kind regards
zuhayr rehan




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zuhayr-123

[Moe DeLoughan]

On 3/27/2014 2:56 PM, zuhayr-123 wrote:
>
> hi all.
> i recently broke my fiberglass water fountain and now there is a huge
> circle of about 2-3" in the top tier.
> i wanted to know if there are any products out there for me to fix it.
> ive seen clays and puttys that will fix cracks but what i have is far
> from a crack. i want to fix it asap as the birds usually come and drink
> from it and not from our bird table :P

For patching holes or wide cracks, look for a fiberglass repair kit
that contains fiberglass cloth or matting. For example, this one on
Amazon:

Bondo 422 Fiberglass Resin Repair Kit

Includes easy how-to directions, fiberglass resin, liquid hardener,
plastic spreader, fiberglass cloth, mixing stick and mixing tray.
Use for household, automotive and marine repairs
Creates a strong and long lasting bond
Sandable in less than 2 hours
Waterproof

http://www.amazon.com/Bondo-422-Fiberglass-Resin-Repair/dp/B000BO7CVK/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1395953187&sr=8-6&keywords=fiberglas+patch

[Brooklyn1]

An auto body shop or boat shop will be able to help you, if you can
bring your fountain (or just the damaged section) they will likely
repair it good as new (even match the color) at very low cost. If you
buy a fiberglass patch kit you may botch it and you won't be able to
easily match the color... you may even make it worse. If it's
important to you I strongly suggest you let a professional do the
repair.

[Frank]

Picture would help. Interior patch may not show otherwise, googling and
seeing lots of different colors, I would second your suggestion.

[emma watson]

The exact material used to repair a cracked fountain depends on what it is made of -- epoxy-based patching materials usually work best for concrete fountains, while metal or fiberglass fountains can be repaired with waterproof silicone or similar fillers. Turn off the fountain's pump and drain all the water from the fountain. Leave the fountain to sit empty for about a week until both the fountain and the inside of the crack are dry. Clean the cracks with a stiff-bristled brush to remove dirt and debris that may be trapped inside. Dirt left in the cracks could prevent the sealant you use from bonding with the fountain.Prepare the sealant material. If you're using an epoxy-based patching compound, mix the sealant components so they can begin to cure. If you've chosen a silicone-based sealant, mount the sealant tube in a caulking gun.Apply the sealant, making sure it fills the cracks completely. Use a putty knife or similar tool, if necessary, to help the sealant penetrate the cracks and ensure that each crack is covered. For more details http://www.pondpro2000.com/epdm-pond-liner.html

[zuhayr-123]

hello everyone.
thank you all for our relies and all your suggestions. i apologize or
the lack of pictures. i just not got round to doing it, its dark by the
time im home and i just don't have the time in the morning.

in think that the fiberglass sheet thing should do it. as i previously
mentioned, its not just a crack, it a big ugly 3"-4"ish hole. so i need
something that will fill a bigger gap than a small crack.
i put pebbles and stones in my fountain anyway so i wont mind if it
looks abut rough and ugly. my only concern is, will that fiberglass and
epoxy stuff be safe for the birds and the bees and the cats that come in
our garden ?

thanks in advance.
kind regards




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zuhayr-123

[Frank]

Cured resin will be safe. It is safe enough for food contact for human
consumption.