PH top refinish Central America - Maybe Belize?

[pjpvi]

Hey Gang -

I'm driving down to SA now and my PH top is leaking into the core and draining out where it can. I thought I had this resolved, but I guess not. I have no idea where the water is getting in. Could be multiple locations.

Thinking of hitting up a boat shop maybe as I pass through Belize and have them strip and refinish the gel coat like a boat. Thoughts on that idea? I really need to get it fixed before the real tropics.

Any connections in Central America for this work would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[Grampswrx]

Contact “Belize” (that’s his username on here). He lives in Belize and may be able to help you out.

[Grampswrx]

@Belize

Know if anyone who could help?

[Scalf77]

I recently dealt with a similar issue. My focus was always around the bolts, and I would think I had it fixed it would be back after a heavy rain. After a very close inspection I saw a small bubble of air coming in the right hand corner. This was right where the canvas and roof panels are screwed in.

I remembered when taking the panels down along time ago I noticed that a couple of the screws were a little longer. I didn't see any issue at the time but now realize this had caused a chip in the top. I repaired it with marine RX and it has held all winter, specifically are Oregon January witch has been very wet. I would carefully check the perimeter where the interior roof panels were attached.

-greg

[Belize]

Already in contact with pjpvi. On it!

[JohnandMandi]

Friends had their XP camper repaired at the Old Belize Marina, they had ripped their upper door completely off. Hit us up if you want the contact info.

[pjpvi]

Originally Posted by JohnandMandi

Friends had their XP camper repaired at the Old Belize Marina, they had ripped their upper door completely off. Hit us up if you want the contact info.

Thanks. I just reached out on Instagram.

[pjpvi]

Originally Posted by Scalf77

I recently dealt with a similar issue. My focus was always around the bolts, and I would think I had it fixed it would be back after a heavy rain. After a very close inspection I saw a small bubble of air coming in the right hand corner. This was right where the canvas and roof panels are screwed in.

I remembered when taking the panels down along time ago I noticed that a couple of the screws were a little longer. I didn't see any issue at the time but now realize this had caused a chip in the top. I repaired it with marine RX and it has held all winter, specifically are Oregon January witch has been very wet. I would carefully check the perimeter where the interior roof panels were attached.

-greg

That very well could be part of my problem too. Problem is a lot of that's hidden under the crappy bed liner job I did a while ago. Need to have that stripped off and just have the whole thing refinished.

Thanks!

[pjpvi]

So, I had the top refinished by a fiberglass boat builder south of Veracruz. Quality of finish leaves a lot to be desired (but looks like his little boats), but after last nights first big rain I'm pleased to say that I have no leaks that I could find. That little problem is behind me for the moment!