How we restore your caravan or RV after accident damage
When your caravan or RV suffers accident damage, it can feel devastating. That immaculate exterior you’ve taken pride in now sports cracks, dents, or holes that seem impossible to fix.
But here’s the good news: Ace Caravan Repairs’ skilled fibreglass repair specialists can work what seems like magic, restoring your vehicle to a condition that’s virtually indistinguishable from its original state.
The art of seamless fibreglass restoration
Professional fibreglass repair is part science, part artistry. Our expert technicians begin by carefully assessing the damage, determining whether the gelcoat surface layer is affected or if the structural fibreglass beneath needs attention. This initial evaluation is crucial because it dictates the entire repair approach.
For surface-level damage, including scratches and minor cracks, we start by meticulously cleaning and preparing the affected area. We sand back the damaged gelcoat to create a smooth foundation, removing any loose or compromised material. The key to invisible repairs lies in this preparation work – rushed or inadequate prep will show in the final result.
Layer-by-layer reconstruction
When structural damage extends through the fibreglass layers, the repair becomes more complex but no less achievable.
We carefully cut away damaged material and begin rebuilding from the inside out. We generally apply fibreglass matting and resin in multiple thin layers, allowing each to cure properly before adding the next. This methodical approach ensures the repair is even stronger than the original construction.
The magic happens in the finishing stages, when we apply gelcoat in several thin layers, colour-matching precisely. We can blend colours to achieve perfect matches, even accounting for the slight fading that occurs over years of UV exposure.
The devil’s in the details
What separates excellent repairs from obvious patch jobs is attention to detail. The Ace Caravan Repairs experts carefully recreate any surface textures, ensuring the repaired area has the same feel and appearance as the surrounding material.
Once polished, the repaired area will have the exact gloss level of the original surface.
For complex repairs involving multiple panels or curved surfaces, our team uses specialised tools and techniques. For example, sometimes we create a custom template or use heat guns to manipulate new fibreglass into precise shapes. The goal is always complete integration with the existing structure.
For large repairs, we often extend our work slightly beyond the damaged area, feathering the repair into the original surface. This technique eliminates any visible demarcation lines that might give away the repair location.
Beyond cosmetic: structural integrity
While achieving invisible repairs is one thing, we also want to ensure structural integrity. In fact, properly executed repairs often exceed the strength of the original construction.
In addition, of impact damage reveals any sort of weak point in the caravan’s construction, we strengthen the entire area to prevent the likelihood of recurrence.
We want your repaired caravan to be more durable than before the accident.
The final result
When expert fibreglass repair work is complete, you’ll struggle to identify where the damage occurred. The repaired section will have the same colour, texture, gloss, and structural properties as the original.
This level of expertise comes from years of experience, specialised training, and genuine craftsmanship. Ace Caravan Repairs’ professional fibreglass repair preserves your caravan’s value and extends its life considerably.
That’s why you can’t go past our team of fibreglass repair specialists who have extensive experience specifically in caravan and RV work.
We guarantee our work and take pride in creating truly invisible restorations that stand the test of time.
