Paint cracks in fiberglass front hood

[dogsharks]

Years ago in my 2500-M I was closing on a car that hesitated waaay too lonng to turn and get out of the way, and I miss judged the situation and tapped the rear of the car. It didn't appear to do any damage to the car, however, there was a certain amount of force that was transmitted back to the windshield and bulkhead area, and the entire front end of the car (fiberglass body parts) must have flexed a bit. The result are some cracks in the paint on the top part of the front tilt up engine enclosure. I figure I'm going to have to strip the paint all the way down to the glass, reprime, and repaint. Does anyone have any other considerations to offer, such as any potential structural damage that may have been done to the fiberglass itself. At this time it just looks like cracks in the paint, but I guess it could be cracks in the actual glass and polyester too.

Just tossing this out to anyone who has worked with fiberglass a lot who may have some tips, council, or observations.

regards, Dogsharks

[THE FIBREGLASSER]

These cracks probably go all the way to the fibreglass. SORRY. You should grind them out and then refill with fibreglass. Its a long slow job, but if not done then these cracks will re-appear.