Bondo Question

Badaziam · 17-March-04, 03:06 PM

Has anyone used this stuff before? I saw it at Lowes but wasnt sure if it was as good as the automotive stuff.

KayinStorm · 17-March-04, 03:09 PM

That's a more drywall application type compound. Get the real automotive stuff, since we deal in metal and plastic. Hope that helps...

Badaziam · 17-March-04, 03:12 PM

Ok thanks. I know I just went through a whole can of auto bondo fixing a bad window cut. It appears I cut it a tad too big so I had to cut some sheet metal, use some jb weld to glue it to the case panel, and then bondo it to get it flush with the original metal. I guess thats what i get for not double checking my measurements. Man i really need to get a plasma cutter.

Jonny English · 17-March-04, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Badaziam


	... Man i really need to get a plasma cutter.

So you can make mistakes faster ?

Lunamods · 17-March-04, 05:46 PM

If you buy BONDO brand filler buy the lightweight stuff in the blue can.Its a little more professional quality and is easier to work with.

Badaziam · 17-March-04, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonny English


	So you can make mistakes faster ?

LOL...yeah that is probably about right.

Badaziam · 17-March-04, 06:08 PM

I dont think I have ever seen a blue can of Bondo at the auto parts store. Would this be just as good? This place is local and only a 10 minute drive.

http://www.handsontools.com/store/sh...roduct_id=9624

Jonny English · 17-March-04, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Badaziam


	... Would this be just as good? ... [/url]

No - that's for filling big holes, you'd need a skim of regular filler over the top to avoid problems with painting.

Lunamods · 17-March-04, 06:53 PM

Evercoat does make some great filler just dont use Everglass,that is a fiberglass filler.
Get their lightweight polyester filler.

Lunamods · 17-March-04, 06:54 PM

Get this

http://www.handsontools.com/store/sh...uct_id=4398471

Badaziam · 17-March-04, 10:16 PM

Ok I will give that a shot Luna. Let me explain a little further what i did. I cut a window too big. I then cut a piece of sheet metal and used jb weld to adhere it to the back of the panel that I cut. Ive used the regular auto bondo to try and fill in that whole area so it is even with the panel I cut. I noticed with the bondo that I have alot of pinholes. So will the stuff you recommended Luna be appropriate for a final coat on top of the bondo...a skim coat?

Lunamods · 18-March-04, 02:22 AM

If you just need to fill pinholes get some Evercoat glaze.

When mixing your filler do it in a "folding" fashion to prevent air from getting trapped inside and stop working with it once you feel it start to harden,this should keep the pinholes to a minimum.

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17-March-04, 03:09 PM		#2 (permalink)
KayinStorm Apex Tech God	That's a more drywall application type compound. Get the real automotive stuff, since we deal in metal and plastic. Hope that helps...

17-March-04, 03:12 PM		#3 (permalink)
Badaziam Apex Master Tech Apprentice	Ok thanks. I know I just went through a whole can of auto bondo fixing a bad window cut. It appears I cut it a tad too big so I had to cut some sheet metal, use some jb weld to glue it to the case panel, and then bondo it to get it flush with the original metal. I guess thats what i get for not double checking my measurements. Man i really need to get a plasma cutter.

17-March-04, 05:46 PM		#5 (permalink)
Lunamods Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	If you buy BONDO brand filler buy the lightweight stuff in the blue can.Its a little more professional quality and is easier to work with.

17-March-04, 06:08 PM		#7 (permalink)
Badaziam Apex Master Tech Apprentice	I dont think I have ever seen a blue can of Bondo at the auto parts store. Would this be just as good? This place is local and only a 10 minute drive. http://www.handsontools.com/store/sh...roduct_id=9624

17-March-04, 06:53 PM		#9 (permalink)
Lunamods Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	Evercoat does make some great filler just dont use Everglass,that is a fiberglass filler. Get their lightweight polyester filler.

17-March-04, 06:54 PM		#10 (permalink)
Lunamods Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	Get this http://www.handsontools.com/store/sh...uct_id=4398471

17-March-04, 10:16 PM		#11 (permalink)
Badaziam Apex Master Tech Apprentice	Ok I will give that a shot Luna. Let me explain a little further what i did. I cut a window too big. I then cut a piece of sheet metal and used jb weld to adhere it to the back of the panel that I cut. Ive used the regular auto bondo to try and fill in that whole area so it is even with the panel I cut. I noticed with the bondo that I have alot of pinholes. So will the stuff you recommended Luna be appropriate for a final coat on top of the bondo...a skim coat?

18-March-04, 02:22 AM		#12 (permalink)
Lunamods Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	If you just need to fill pinholes get some Evercoat glaze. When mixing your filler do it in a "folding" fashion to prevent air from getting trapped inside and stop working with it once you feel it start to harden,this should keep the pinholes to a minimum.