Bondo hot rod black filler primer, 00721, 11 oz, 6 per case. Great for use on fiberglass, wood, metal, aluminum and masonry. Bondo body filler w hardener, paste, 1 gal, gray 3rap9265. They can be shaped to any contour and will not rust. Readytouse repair and patching compound spreads like paste and hardens quickly into metal. Looking for bondo body filler w hardener, paste, 1 gal, gray 3rap9. Lab metal readytouse repair compound spreads like paste and hardens quickly into metal. Dynatron bondo 954 suction cup dent puller easily pulls dents from panels bondo 267. Bondo lightweight body filler quickly and easily fills in dents, scrapes, chips. Its built up gradually in thin layers until the dent or hole is filled and level with the surface of the metal, but it should only be used with dents no more than 4 inches in diameter.
Spread easy and cures in only 20 minutes for same day repairs. Bondo reinforced filler products are significantly stronger than regular fillers, and theyre waterproof. Rustoleum 4424 ready patch metal, 1quart wall surface. Anyway, the brand i used was bondo s metal fill which i wont be using again. Brings the ultimate performance characteristics to the repair process with its fast drying, high build, excellent adhesion, and easy sanding properties designed for any size repair, this high quality primersurfacer can be applied over properly prepared steel, aluminum, iron, fiberglass and previously painted surfaces and can be top coated with any automotive paint system. I have done it both ways with satisfactory results. Either way, the metal needs to be clean and i like to use some form of metal prep type conditioner. What i did on mine was to cut small metal squares, got some pieces of magnet to hold the metal in place from the backside and mig tacked them in place. You may click any of these thumbnails for more detail. An illustrated guide to the creative side of body filler. What is the best bondo to use on repairing rust holes on a.
How to repair fiberglass finishings on boats, cars and other. Use this procedure to make small fiberglass repairs to cars, boats, or other fiberglass objects. The bondo self adhesive body patch provides a firm, metal reinforced foundation for bondo body filler and fiberglass resins when applied directly over the patched area. I believe bondo body filler is the product most people are referring to when they say bondo. Bondo selfadhesive body patch provides a firm, metal reinforced contour foundation for bondo body filler and fiberglass resins when applied directly over the patched area. It has a reputation for being an inferior way of smoothing dents and patching holes, but in fact the material itself is. Bondo self adhesive body patch provides a firm, metal reinforced contour foundation for bondo body filler and fiberglass resins when applied directly over the patched area. Bondo self adhesive body patch provides a firm, metal reinforced contour foundation for bondo body filler and fiberglass resins when applied directly over. That way the new layer of bondo can get into the old bondo and it has a better hold on the older bondo. Due to improvements in the steel used to make cars, the problem of rusted body panels is greatly reduced from several years ago. Each product is reinforced with short fibreglass strands or long fibreglass strands. Oct 26, 2015 bondo is a great product for patching damage to cars, but somewhere, sometime in the past, some painter or carpenter decided that it would work just as well on wood. Omfg i cannot believe how poorly built these motorhomes are. Hitemp labmetal was used to patch cast iron lion statues in an historic restoration project.
This fullbodied product is durable enough for your most heavyduty repairs, indoors or out. Theyre great for repairing fibreglass and rust holes in metal. There is no need to apply the fiberglass or epoxy to surface areas that are pitted but have not rotted completely through the metal. Reinforcement patches bondo selfadhesive patch mmm 932. How to repair rusted sheetmetal by using patch panels. Now before i get into it, as a disclaimer, this is a budget repair. Whats the real deal with metal reinforced bodyfillers. Press down with the spreader to push the filler into the metal. Reinforcement patches bondo selfadhesive patch mmm 932 buy. The procedure is especially useful for marine applications. Doesnt really matter what you put the patch on it does not stick. Thats the brand name and generic name, for that matter of plastic body filler. The mesh patch comes with a twosided selfadhesive tape that sticks to metal, fiberglass and other surfaces.
I tried to use this on a big hole in a restoration truck project. Load up your spreader with some bondo mixture and scrape an 1. Gorilla hair long strand fiberglass filler is waterproof, selfetching and. I filled the rivet holes with expoxy putty and that is still holding fine. May 11, 2020 dont buy more resin and hardener than you need. New singleuse bondo body fillers provide automotive. Some will claim it is best to put bondo over epoxy primed metal, some will claim it is better to apply zgrip or etching type bondo directly onto the metal. How to repair fiberglass finishings on boats, cars and other objects. Also, do a little at a time, then when it dries, just put some little scratches in the surface of the dried bondo, covering the whole surface criss crossed, and then apply more bondo.
Single repair packets can be bought at marine supply stores under the west brand. Ready patch professional formula spackling and patching compound is specially developed for interior or light duty exterior use. To protect the underlying metal, we like to give the area a coating of a weldthrough type primer from 3m or eastwood. Mr ammans expeditions into the forest of bili, near bondo the latest of which, accompanied by this correspondent, has just returned from the bush have not seen a live ape.
You can build up bondo type fillers thicker than 18. Step 1 remove any metal that is not solid from around the area of the hole that is to be repaired. Bondo putty is an automotive body filler and a brand name used by 3m for a line of americanmade products for automotive, marine and household repairs. Bondo metal reinforced filler is easy to use, yet exceptionally strong for repairing and rebuilding metal, fiberglass and more. Use a plastic or metal spreader to apply thin coats of filler. With the area prepped, use a magnet to hold the new patch panel in.
How to fix car dents with bondo plastic metal it still runs. Use a guide coat and if you have pin holes or other tiny imperfections, use some glaze. Hardware stores normally carry several resins and, possibly, filler and fiberglass cloth. Alternately you may see our slide show presentation but patience please while it loads. The backing didnt stick to the metal and the bondo just pulled it lose. Evercoats metal to metal is a great product as is their rage gold.
Born from a time when auto body repair involved heatshrinking metal and pouring lead, bondo body filler has been helping vehicle owners and auto body professionals for decades. The term bondo is trademarked by 3m, but is commonly used to refer to any brand of automotive repair putty due to its popularity. Self adhesive patch makes it easy to repair rusted out areas. For small rusted out metal holes and shattered fiberglass body parts. Jan, 2008 what i did on mine was to cut small metal squares, got some pieces of magnet to hold the metal in place from the backside and mig tacked them in place. Nonshrinking and permanently durable 2 part filler offers reliable repairs for a wide. You just cant put down a layer thicker than 18 at a time. It has a reputation for being an inferior way of smoothing dents and patching holes, but in fact the material itself is very stable and effective when used correctly. As an initial matter, it must be recognized that there is bondo for metal and bondo for fiberglass.
As long as you have the metal pieces as a bonding surface, you should be able to use metal to metal filler for this. Whats the difference between metal glaze and body filler. Get deals on automotive parts, truck parts and more. Dirty metal, primered metal, painted metal, clean metal, tape, industrial glue put on metal. The other thing you can do which ive done on some of my old cars is just take a larger piece of sheet metal and rivet it right over the whole area. Bondo self adhesive body patch, 932srp, 2pack bondo fiberglass mat, 488es, 8 sq. The only obvious difference between bondo general purpose putty and bondo body filler is that the general purpose putty comes with a white hardener. Rustoleum 4424 ready patch metal, 1quart from the manufacturer. Labmetal readytouse repair compound spreads like paste and hardens quickly into metal. These photographs are of the bondo apes and other related evidence. Eliminates the need for fiberglass resin and cloth. Dec 10, 2018 its no small task to repair a wood door after removing a dead bolt latch.
In some parts of the country, however, rusting is still a serious problem, and in just a few years a hole can develop in your pride and joy. Bondoglass is a unique reinforced body filler containing short, interlocking strands and fibers, making it extremely strong and durable. The holes are too small to allow bondo to go thru and firmly attach to the metal. Jul 06, 2015 to protect the underlying metal, we like to give the area a coating of a weldthrough type primer from 3m or eastwood. This simple twopart solution includes a resinbased filler and a hardener. This oneofakind filler provides a longlasting, durable repair with a metallic appearance that can be painted and resists rust. Repair guide turnthepageifyouneedtomakefast,easy,quality repairstoconcrete,wood,metal,sheetrock,plaster, brick,fiberglass,gelcoatorclearglossysurfaces. Feb 18, 2012 the best putty i found was dura glass it,s like fiberglass without the fiber. I suppose that if you dont want to weld, you could do the same with filler.
Here are the steps required to use bondo, a repair putty, for rust repair. The two main concerns with fibreglass is that it doesnt expand or contract like metal, so a repair maybe visible. The bondo self adhesive body patch provides a firm, metal reinforced foundation for bondo body filler and. It is, of course, best to fix the rust before it becomes a hole, but with some effort, you can fix a hole in a car with bondo to make it look as good as new. Its no small task to repair a wood door after removing a dead bolt latch. Labmetal fills dents and flaws in metal and nonmetal parts easily and. Chimpanzees, the other species of ape that lives in this area, prefer to sleep in trees. When your epoxy has hardened, use your grinder, or sander, to smooth off any rough spots on the surface youll be applying bondo to. Bondo double handle locking suction cup dent puller. Follow the steps below to use bondo for fiberglass.
Readytouse metal repair putty, dent filler and patching compound. Lab metal fills dents and flaws in metal and nonmetal parts easily and. Bondo plastic metal is a product commonly used for filling dents and cracks in metal surfaces, usually on automobiles. Eventually, it will require rust repair to remove the rust. If you have old, worn out, even rotting woodwork on your home, and you want to save money on expensive replacement costs, try bondo. Bondo, the same product used as autobody epoxy filler, has been used by handymen for years to repair damaged wood. May 15, 2008 whats the difference between metal glaze and body filler. Body filler is a thick, twopart polyester resin, commonly called bondo.
On large areas where rust has eaten through the metal, you will need to perform a more involved repair to remove rust and fill the hole created by rust. How to repair a hole in a car with bondo it still runs. Aug 27, 2019 use a plastic or metal spreader to apply thin coats of filler. It can be used to rebuild shattered fiberglass panels and rottedout sheet metal. A tube of the hardener is included with bondo body filler. How to mix and spread body filler second chance garage. Gorilla hair clausen the worlds premier polyester glazing. How to fix rust holes on a budget using fiberglass no welding.
These supplies do not keep well after you open them. Buy reinforcement patches bondo selfadhesive patch mmm 932 online from napa auto parts stores. When damage or rust is extensive, bondo self adhesive body patch provides a sturdy reinforced foundation on which you can apply bondo body filler and fiberglass resins. The lock cylinder leaves a hole over 2 inches in diameter completely through the door, and theres an additional hole. Cursory googling reveals a universe of mostly automotive applications, primarily for repairing body damage, but well leave that to the experts and show you a few creative uses for this versatile stuff. Shrink, sag, and crack resistant, this easy to use formula dries quickly and sands easily. Fiberglass bondo is waterproof, extremely strong and can be used for virtually any fiberglass panel. How to repair fiberglass finishings on boats, cars and. They need to make a product with much much larger holes in the webbing. Over time, rust can eat through the metallic surface of any vehicle. Anyway, the brand i used was bondos metal fill which i wont be using again. Repair guide turnthepageifyouneedtomakefast,easy,quality repairstoconcrete,wood, metal,sheetrock,plaster, brick,fiberglass,gelcoatorclearglossysurfaces. The jbody organization, is the worlds largest automotive enthusiast group exclusively geared towards the general motors gm jcar platform including the chevrolet cavalier, pontiac sunfire, pontiac sunbird, pontiac j 2000, oldsmobile firenza, buick skyhawk and.
How to refill a wood deadbolt latch hole home guides sf gate. In fact, it works so well that the makers of bondo now sell a similar epoxy product just for wood. Or you might be able to find a local body shop thatll weld on the metal for you, and then you can do your bondo art, at which im sure youre now an expert. Metal bonding adhesive to fill body trim holes the h. Bondo is a cheap and widely carried polyester resin.
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