Hi, Jim. There is nothing wrong with Bondo (trade name) if it is used
properly as a surface smoother, and if the metal surface is prepared
properly before the Bondo is put on. Problems can occur if the stuff has
passed its shelf life, isn't mixed correctly, is used too thickly, or if it
is applied to a contaminated or inadequately treated surface.
Steve Byers
Havelock, NC USA
'73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO NINE"
"It is better to remain silent, and be thought a fool,
than to speak, and remove all doubt." -- Mark Twain
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> From: jphender@soli.inav.net
> To: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
> Subject: Fillers - was "rust buckets"
> Date: Thursday, January 08, 1998 9:47 AM
>
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> I've been watching the thread about fillers and would be very interested
> in people's experience/opinions.
>
> I have all new metal where the rusted out portions would be. However,
the
> work is imperfect in that there are depressions and ripples etc. Are
> there any acceptable fillers for this? I've seen a lot of Bon-dough
> falling off of old cars (or measling or crazing or cracking).
>
> The snap-down rim on my car is strong but pitted and could use something
> like Nory mentioned.
>
> As I don my asbestos underwear (waiting for the "do it right" comments) I
> would like to espouse the virtues of just halting the deterioration.
> Sometimes that is all us "financially challenged" folks can do for the
> subsequent owners.
>
> Thanks for the help!
>
> Jim Henderson
>
> '69 Sprite MKIV HAN9U78817G
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