Fiberglass Ladder Repairing UV Damaged Chalky Exposed Fibers
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video, I am repairing a fiberglass ladder that has fiber bloom. Since I keep the ladder on the top of my work truck. Over time the sun has caused the fiberglass to start breaking down and become flaky. Therefore I am going to seal up the fiberglass to stop it from breaking down. The sealant being used is spar urethane This also keeps the fibers from getting on your clothing or making your skin itchy. Hopefully, this will provide me with more service life from this 8-foot ladder. I will do a follow-up video in 6 months showing how the sealant works
What I do is just buy some fiberglass resin mix it up and use a old 3" paint brush put it on that will seal in the fibers just like they did at the factory. Just hose it off before let it dry that's what I do.
As Rome wasn't built in a day, the spaying sealant task should be done in three times with several hours in between. Also, I agree with the Makita Man that, "The first thing you should have done sand the areas that you were spraying to knock down the fiberglass."
I would give it a coat and then sand and apply the next coating(s). Sanding at the beginning raises more fibres.
I've done something similar with fiberglass resin and a paint brush...it lasts for years but the brushed surface looks kinda crappy. Next time I might try to thin the resin and spray it with an air compressor or I might try purchasing some 2k clearcoat which not only has resin, it also has uv protection in the formula.
Not sure how the ladder survived the pressure washing! Good Job!
Man haters gonna hate. You're just trying to add a few more years to a cheap ladder not perform brain surgery. Thanks for offering ideas
First of those latter's are not cheap. It obvious you don't own one
Do the micro fibers that are washed off eventually work their way into the oceans for the marine life to ingest ?
@@SS-el6sygod'dangit.... you done attempted to seal up you man hating with a thinly, brittle vaneer of hair-splittin' pseudoscience. Pseudo because EVERYTHING made with technology can be extrapolated out to the edges of the extreme brain swamp universe.... where your conclusion essentially finds us ONLY ALLOWING Fred Flinstone tools n toys.
On another level, I'll at least give you cudos for trying to be 'nice' about ur hatin' ways by at least throwing in some solid confusing cognitive confusion AS you deliver ur poison with some downy soft & pleasant, furry ocean creature- sounding words 😂
I have a sun weathered fiberglass pool ladder that leaves my legs and calves itchy hopefully this works.
You method of product dispersal over your fiberglass was more frustrating than I thought possible. Thank you for the video though!
i skipped to the end because of his spraying. lol
Update? I was looking at putting a clear coat on an old fiberglass hard hat. How did your ladder hold up?
😀👍 Good job, brudda! Yor hired!
How is it holding up?
Looks like when it got dark you’ve started drinking makes for an entertaining video
How many ounces in the can you used? How many cans did it take?
The lawn should be protected for years to come.
Hi,
Thanks for this video. I want to know your feedback of the product after a year, you applied. Thanks!
Its a month shy of 2 years. I noticed the finish starting to thin somewhat. Now I am going to replace. This got me 2 more years out of this ladder. Which I store on ladder rack of van
Hey, thats my ladder !! I should try that..... I have one like that at work and an extension ladder at home that are both chalky. Wonder how it will do in the long run, thank you for sharing !
It sealed up the fiberglass and is nice and smooth. I might of overdone it but.... I am going to spray all my ladders just to protect them from getting chalky
10 months later how is it holding up?
it is still holding up yet i might recoat to prevent it wearing through. I also keep this ladder strapped on top of van when not in use
Did it keep your hands and arms from getting fiberglass stuck in the skin? I have the same problem with my 12’ A-frame.
How about an update? Is this ladder still in use or did you end up replacing it? Thanks!
i have a ladder that goes in a pool . do you think this will work?
Is the sealant non conductive?
Hopefully, she will last a while longer. I wonder if the extension ladder has a different coating than the 8 footer? The extension ladder seems to take longer to break down in the UV. Maybe due to manufacturers knowing the 8fter are mainly regulated to inside use and the extension is mainly out in the environment.
The extension ladders do the same thing. Most where I work are chalky. Mine was replaced 2 years ago and is starting to discolor. I might spray it to prevent the fiberglass bloom. On extensions we don’t notice as much since we extend with a rope and carry from the runs. An A frame ladder we carry holding the fiberglass.
I will pop a photo up on Facebook of the extension fading it used to be a darker color
I seen the picture on FB. Mine always lasted longer than a step ladder. But it did succumb to being faded and fibers peeling eventually.
Dude CANNOT USE A RATTLE CAN.. OMG.. LM LUNCH UP
If that dont work is clear coat for a car
The clear coat should stick to the fiberglass, that’s another option
@@billstools5244 that's what dura glass is
Omg you need to learn proper use of spray can.
Don’t store your fiberglass ladders in the sun. They don’t weather as fast as wood but they will fail if they get weathered enough. An epoxy coating may extend the life and maintain structural integrity.
Don’t have any choice when your driving a service work truck to run service calls. Have to have a 4’, 6’ and an 8 ‘ ladder strapped to the roof of our trucks everyday. There’s no hiding it from the Sun..
@@brandonstephens1447 periodic replacement required! Hard part is deciding when they are not safe. My sheltered wood ladders never fail. Never had one blow down like aluminum which is the most resistant to weather. Subs look at me funny when I set one up for them to use! Little known sport!
Hacker you're cracking me up. The first thing you should have done sand the areas that you were spraying to knock down the fiberglass. And then when you're spraying go from top to bottom in a nice smooth motion not back and forth not up and down a hundred times. And when the spray tip gets clogged like that always turn the can upside down and spray it a couple of times till it gets on clogged. That's my tech tip of the week. Also you can purchase a new one at Home Depot for $79 I just bought a new one a year ago. Peace brother
The pressure washer smoothed out any of the rough areas. I heavily coated the urethane. It’s nice and smooth. First time trying this. I hate when the tip gets clogged. Does it always unclog for you when upside down? I hate when the can is full and nothing comes out. I am considering though coating all my ladders even the ones that have no fading. This way I can prevent the uv damage. I know there not expensive yet just trying to take care of stuff
@@billstools5244 The best way to prevent uv damage is put a sacrificial layer of something like paint or enamel on it.
That ladder is currently 189.00 . You realize this video will be helpful for years, right?
My dad has a 32 ft extension ladder that’s like 15 to 20 years old that lives outside. I think he’s dumb for using it and am about to buy him a new one but before I spend $400 I’d like to ask y’all if he’s dumb for using that old shit or am I?
A 32 foot extension ladder could be dangerous if he is extending it all the way. If not as long as the fiberglass isn’t cracking it should be ok. If the ladder ever falls it should be replaced