Newbie needs help

[ML1985]

Hi

I have been lurking here and doing a ton of research on the footholds I'm about to stick into my 08 SJ. I am getting some conflicting information or maybe I'm just dumb so figured I'd throw a brand new foothold thread up like a real noob. I don't want my project to leak water and this is uncharted territory for me so please roast me lightly

I have a couple questions

-Do I need to completely sand off all of the factory paint/gelcoat in the tray area before I fiberglass these things in
-Is it paint or gelcoat from the factory? Can't tell
-I've read about glueing the footholds in with 5200 and then glassing. are there any advantages/disadvantages to this method?
-single layer of glass on the edges of the footholds or a couple? was planning on using cabosil filler along the edges and then glassing over that

Appreciate the time and knowledge

ML

 

[Roseand]

Right angle grinder with a sanding disk will make quick work of the gelcoat/paint. Use thickened epoxy and screw/rivet to secure the footholds to the tray. Lay 1-2 layers of glass cloth around the edges. Lay 1-2 layers of biax or a few layers of cloth on the bottom of the tray going into the footholds and all the way across to strengthen it up. Try to do everything at one time so you get a really good chemical bond.

 

[ML1985]

So basically I want the entire area where the footholds go to be sanded down and look like this? Only reason I am clarifying is I have heard it both ways


Thanks for the help!