Bondo a Car Dent
Repairing holes in an automobile panel is not a simple process. You usually need some experience to do the job right. Without a working knowledge of automotive repair, the improper procedures can lead to rust damage and cracks in the repaired area. While it can be attempted by a non-professional, there are professional tools that must be used. One of those tools is Bondo. It's a body filler, or putty, used in auto repair that can be purchased at most auto parts distributors.
Instructions
1. Wash the dented area with a rag saturated in a soap and water mixture.
2. Reshape the metal using a hammer and dolly, if access to the back of the panel is available.
3. Grind the damaged area down to bare metal using 40-grit sandpaper. Follow with 180-grit sandpaper to feather-edge the paint edge so it is even with the undamaged area.
4. Fill in the damaged area with Bondo.
5. Begin sanding with 80-grit sandpaper, gradually increasing to 320-grit sandpaper to level out the body filler until there is a smooth transition between the damaged and undamaged area. This might take several spreads of body filler to achieve properly.
6. Use a red Scotchbrite pad to scuff three to four inches around the area that was repaired. This will give proper adhesion for the paint primer.
7. Clean the entire area with solvent-based grease and wax remover that is available at most auto parts distributors.
8. Tape off the vehicle panel along the edge of the scuffed area to protect the rest of the automobile from paint overspray.
9. Prime the area according to the manufacturer's recommendations found on the paint primer label.
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