BONDO Major FU?????

[engineer2]

One time I accidentally added too much hardener. By the time I walked from the workbench to the car, it was already hard as a rock.

 

[Dan in Pasadena]

Sez the guy from SoCal!

Is this an accusation of all the auto body work done in Southern California? If so you don't know a damn thing about the history of custom cars.

 

[dcg9381]

Bondo over spray foam?

It's definitely a structural option I studied in college.

 

[Firstram]

Is this an accusation of all the auto body work done in Southern California? If so you don't know a damn thing about the history of custom cars.

Lighten up Francis, I'm pointing out that California cars don't get gaping rust holes in them from road salt. The State will fail your inspection because of a product they overuse. If a BS repair will keep a safe car on the road for a few more years, it's a WIN.

 

[finn]

Is this an accusation of all the auto body work done in Southern California? If so you don't know a damn thing about the history of custom cars.

Real customs used lead.

 

[Metal-Marc]

a can of Bondo to use as skim coat over some foam sealant that I used to patch a rust hole in a rocker panel of my van

You what? Bondo over foam? You have bigger issues.

You may as well dig out the foam sealant, then cover the hole with duct tape and spray bomb the tape to match the car...it will be just as good a repair.

This. If you're doing a ****** job, at least don't waste your time with bondo.

 

[Dan in Pasadena]

Real customs used lead.

“Real” customs in the 1950’s. They also brazed together sheet metal. Do you propose that's the only true way of doing custom work? The comment is ridiculous.

 

[finn]

“Real” customs in the 1950’s. They also brazed together sheet metal. Do you propose that's the only true way of doing custom work? The comment is ridiculous.

Go to Ryan's other site, The H.A.M.B., and you'll understand.

 

[no704]

Spray foam will trap moisture, the correct filler for this type of repair is Wonder bread.

 

[mike93lx]

“Real” customs in the 1950’s. They also brazed together sheet metal. Do you propose that's the only true way of doing custom work? The comment is ridiculous.

Geez man, take it easy. Getting awfully fired up about rust and spray foam.

 

[Metal-Marc]

We need OP to post some pictures.

 

[Metal-Marc]

Geez man, take it easy. Getting awfully fired up about rust and spray foam.

Dan doesn't like it when people waste bondo.

 

[RaisedByWolves]

We need OP to post some pictures.

Ahh, I don’t know man.

 

[StillTooManyHobbies]

I always remember to use the hardener in the Bondo when I am fixing my pvc air lines.

 

[gmcgeo]

operator error

 

[niget2002]

I always remember to use the hardener in the Bondo when I am fixing my pvc air lines.

Put it inside the pvc, cap the end and pressurize it. The bondo will flow through the system and find the cracks for you.

But flexseal or tire goop works better in plastic.

 

[ZRX61]

One time I accidentally added too much hardener. By the time I walked from the workbench to the car, it was already hard as a rock.

Hot mix

 

[skeer]

I won't dog you for choosing the cheap way out.. we've all done it regardless of what anyone says. I will suggest though, find something other than foam sealant. it'll just hold moisture in there accelerating the rot.

 

[skeer]

It's two parts. Without the second part, it wont get hard

 

[Monza Harry]

Wow what a way to welcome a new guy! All I'll say. OP sorry for the flaning hot welcome we aren't all like this! I'll have to say though this behavior is starting to trend here. Harry
EDIT: He isn't new. I just didn't recognize the name name. See we all make mistakes