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Bondo
Jan 15, 2008 17:30:49 GMT -6
Post by ohiofitter on Jan 15, 2008 17:30:49 GMT -6
I have read a lot of you guys using bondo to smooth out your car. I just bought a small can at Auto-zone to try. It mixed up great but I'm doing one area at a time. Is there anyway to make the mix last longer then a few minutes About 5-6 Min's it what The area mixed will last. Then I have to make another batch
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Bondo
Jan 15, 2008 17:44:38 GMT -6
Post by Derby Worx Pro Team on Jan 15, 2008 17:44:38 GMT -6
Bondo requires the hardener which is where you are having the problem. You might just want to mix a smaller batch or try the Spot Putty instead. Some of the other builders have even went to the trouble of getting a polyester finishing resin, which has less of a tendancy to shrink once cured.
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Bondo
Jan 15, 2008 23:18:49 GMT -6
Post by sporty on Jan 15, 2008 23:18:49 GMT -6
bondo, how much hardner are you adding, bondo properly mixed, you should have 3 to 6 minutes to use. 6 minutes on the high end using less hardner.
I have always hated how they want you to try and guess the amount to use.
sporty
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Bondo
Jan 16, 2008 0:27:46 GMT -6
Post by ohiofitter on Jan 16, 2008 0:27:46 GMT -6
I'm using about a eraser size of hardener to not sure just playing with different sizes of putty
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Bondo
Jan 16, 2008 13:12:18 GMT -6
Post by ninjarabbi1997 on Jan 16, 2008 13:12:18 GMT -6
Has anyone tried drywall mud instead of bondo? We used some on some cars last year. It took a few coats to get it right, but it primed and painted decent.
We don't use the nice 2-part primer, so our wood grain usually shows through. I was going to try a skim coat with drywall mud to get the top smooth. I think last year I didn't like how much weight the mud added. Love to hear others thoughts/experiences.
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Bondo
Jan 16, 2008 13:54:21 GMT -6
Post by woodenshoe1 on Jan 16, 2008 13:54:21 GMT -6
We like to use woodfiller. Smooth it dry with some water on your finger and sand with 220 then you're ready for primer/paint.
Wooden Shoe
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Bondo
Jan 16, 2008 14:05:08 GMT -6
Post by ohiofitter on Jan 16, 2008 14:05:08 GMT -6
I read somewhere to add a little water to wood putty that thins it out.for a nice top coat
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Sappington R
Head in the Pine
"The Sappster" 10oz
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Bondo
Jan 16, 2008 21:33:14 GMT -6
Post by Sappington R on Jan 16, 2008 21:33:14 GMT -6
Ninja, I have been using drywall mud. It's in a squeeze tube like toothpaste. Very easy to work with + quick dry time. I think it sands down great and once it's primed you can't tell a difference. We've actually used a combination of both wood putty and vinyl spackling. I think all of these materials are acceptable- it's the end result that really matters right? BTW: the vinyl spackling has been great for setting tungsten. We have also been experimenting with monster glue, recently, on our F.R.E.D. for the Pwd Feb. Proxy.
Sappington.
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khouse
Head in the Pine
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Bondo
Jul 6, 2008 16:57:06 GMT -6
Post by khouse on Jul 6, 2008 16:57:06 GMT -6
I have used Duram's Rock Hard Putty. Add water to the dry mix and apply. It dries in about 15 minutes. Sand, prime and paint. It is "Rock Hard"
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Bondo
Jul 6, 2008 18:08:06 GMT -6
Post by DerbyDoc.com on Jul 6, 2008 18:08:06 GMT -6
I use a polyester filler. Its a cheap brand that I found at a local body supply store. About $10, and Ive been using it for about a year. Sands very easy compared to bondo.
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Bondo
Sept 23, 2008 14:12:31 GMT -6
Post by roosclan on Sept 23, 2008 14:12:31 GMT -6
I use a polyester filler. Its a cheap brand that I found at a local body supply store. About $10, and Ive been using it for about a year. Sands very easy compared to bondo. Are you using an actual filler, or is it a polyester glazing putty? The only polyester "filler" that I can find is a fiberglass filler! I don't exactly want to be messing with fiberglass around the boys.
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