Repairing bullet hole in vinyl fence (Lowes, bedroom, build, replacing)

[djmaxwell]

I have a vinyl picket fence similar to this:

Shop Freedom Pre-Assembled Newport White Vinyl Fence Panel (Common: 8-ft x 3-ft; Actual: 7.63-ft x 2.83-ft) at Lowes.com

that now has a bullet hole in one of the pickets. Any thoughts on how to fix it? I have about a .40 caliber entry hole and a larger exit hole.

[retiredtinbender]

Just a thought but I think you might have a bigger problem than just a hole in a picket. But, have you tried Lowes or HD?

[missik999]

If I had a bullet hole in my fence I wouldn't worry about repairing the fence. My concern would be moving to another location ASAP.

[Threestep2]

Swap out the panel or put a bumper sticker of the hole.

[Jjmars]

Entry and exit wounds?!

They sell PVC vinyl cement in a tube. You could probably build up the material on both sides of the hole until you get it even with the rest of the board.

[LIcenter]

Duct tape, and the classifieds are your friend.

[grampaTom]

Man, I'd love to hear the Paul Harvey version. I bet you can find a vinyl patch kit at a good ACE hardware store --- or maybe even places that sell the fence components.

[Hedgehog_Mom]

If you don't want to replace the panel right now and are looking for an inexpensive fix, white duct tape should cover the hole.

[djmaxwell]

Originally Posted by grampaTom

Man, I'd love to hear the Paul Harvey version. I bet you can find a vinyl patch kit at a good ACE hardware store --- or maybe even places that sell the fence components.

My house backs up to a wooded area that was accessible several blocks away via a farm road. The trees are dense enough that it is easy to miss that there are houses beyond the trees. One day not too long ago, some morons who didn't due enough due diligence decided to do some target shooting. They ended up putting two bullets through my bedroom window. My kids found another bullet out by the patio, but I wasn't sure how it got there. I noticed the broken picket the other day and on closer inspection realized that was the path of the third bullet.

[djmaxwell]

Originally Posted by Hedgehog_Mom

If you don't want to replace the panel right now and are looking for an inexpensive fix, white duct tape should cover the hole.

I can't replace the panel, as they have changed their construction method. My pickets are attached to the side of the rail. The ones they sell now go through the rail, which would mean replacing all of the panels.