Filling Holes in the Roof

[mkn777er]

My boat currently has a satellite dish attached to the roof (the plastic dome shape that most people walking past seem to think of as some kind of radar!). I want to repaint the roof and at the same time move the 'dome' to a less obtrusive area. It is screwed and glued down at the moment with just 4 self tapping screws but of course when I remove these it will leave 4 small holes. What is the best way to fill these holes?

Thanks !

[mark99]

I use car body filler. Two part IIRC it's called isopon.

 

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-body-repair/fillers-preparation/davids-isopon-p38-easy-sand-250ml

Edited April 23, 2017 by mark99

[Robbo]

You could put the screws back in and then grind off the head.

[Guest]

I too have used car body filler, or aradite mixed with a bit of talcum powder. Both work well. Another trick is to araldite the screws back into the hole, then grind the heads off when araldite has set. Finish off with a smear of body filler etc. I have used these methods without problems.

[mkn777er]

Brilliant!! You know that expression "can't see the wood for the trees" that is where I was with my roof. I was thinking along the lines of having to do some sort of spot welding or something like that. Never considered car body filler or leaving the screws in.

Right, now I can start planning that much neede roof refurbishment.

As ever, many thanks .........

[Sea Dog]

I'd consider putting some dome head screws back in, sealing the threads against water intrusion of course . Makes for a very simple and reversible job and that way, next time you need to fix something to the roof...