Pilot Paul Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Can chips in a prop be repaired? If so, where can I get it done? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackburn Mark Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 This isn't advice or instruction.... I have used superglue and chopped carbon fiber strands (I would have used glass strands if I had some or raw glue if it didn't run so easily... I would even try cotton if I had to, its just to add bulk) This is for small "chips"... smaller than a little finger nail. Wire brush (Dremel style), acetone clean, glue-fiber, sand... mine are not pretty but they are serviceable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamjedgar Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 (edited) I just use glass bubbles (micro balloons) in my epoxy resin mix. Very light and produces a pretty decent sandable repair for even fingernail sized chips. Strands are stronger obviously...but micro balloons are very light. Obviously, a lot of carbon props are hollow, so the depth of chip and/or crack has to be considered, however ive repaired some bad ones using this method but only when damage is out nearer to the tip. Edited August 12, 2020 by adamjedgar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackburn Mark Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 4 hours ago, adamjedgar said: micro balloons I'm going to have to try those one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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