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k9th
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I was tightening the screws that hold my salon windows in place today and noticed a few were stripped - not the screws but the threads in fiberglass and wood frame behind the window. What is the best way to fix these?
Tim

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I just repaired some stripped holes holding my railing mounts. I filled the holes with west system epoxy, let it harden then drilled new holes slightly smaller than screw, filled the hole with 3M 5200 put the screws in...worked great............John
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I agree with John except for the 5200. It's a good choice only if you don't plan on never taking it apart again. If you want the the screws to remain serviceable, try 4200 or Lifeseal.
Paul
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Post by Big D »

Apply heat to the fastener with a gun, that'll allow you to remove again.
She was a 1969 36 ft wooden beauty with big blue 440s that we'll miss forever.
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