bondo? Wood Filler? WHat's best?

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Hey guys,

What are your recommendations on a good filler that doesn't bleed through the paint when dry? I am trying to fill some bolt holes and paint chips on a cab I just picked up? The finish will be a flat black.

Thanks
 
Use either Bondo or Evercoat to fill holes.
I first glue dowels into the holes,leaving them below the surface slightly, then fill with Bondo after the glue dries.
 
none of them bleed through the paint if you prime properly :)
 
Good point altough the last cabinet I did still shows some putty through the paint after countless coats of primer. Perhaps I got the wrong primer not sure.
Could be the type of putty you used.
I use glazing putty to fill pin holes and other minor things I missed before I primed the cab.
PrOk is right!!
My DK has a lot of bondo on it and you can't see any signs of it.
Prep and prime it properly and it will turn out great.
 
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Use either Bondo or Evercoat to fill holes.
I first glue dowels into the holes,leaving them below the surface slightly, then fill with Bondo after the glue dries.

This is the very best method. This is the way I do it and Ive been in auto body for 13 years. Evercoat is better than bondo brand. Make sure you prime atleast these spots.
 
Thanks for all the advice but since I am in Canada I am limited to what I can use. A lot of the above mentioned brand names are not available here.

All I have to fill are screwholes and minor scrapes. I think I'll give the bondo a shot.

What kind of primer do you guys recommend so it hides the bondo nicely? I plan on using spray paint for primer and paint.
 
I have the very same issue to contend with and when I asked it was almost universal that I should use bondo.

But I just have a couple of dings and a small scrape to fix so I think I'm going to try this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006NNK58/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=A19NXYPR29N4VV

and see what happens. Total surface area that will need to be fixed: probably 3 half-inch x half-inch spots. It's so small I think I can putty and sand it in my gameroom w/o having to wheel it out to the garage.

Results don't have to be perfect, just a lot less obvious than the obvious damage I have now.

I'm planning on using whatever is recommend to you for a primer and using a small paintbrush to just hit the affected areas. I hope this won't turn out too bad. As long as it turns out better then I'll be okay with it.

edit: since you're asking for a spray primer I guess I'll be using a different primer than you. :)
 
One point about using fillers with hardener that I think is sometimes missed is to stir the sh*t out of them when you mix in the hardener.

You will always get bleeding through the paint from whatever filler you're using, if the hardener isn't throughly mixed in. Any Bondo for example that has a low ratio of hardener or is missing hardener will appear as an oily or glossy patch in the finished coat.

To mix it right you need to use a scraping and folding motion along with the stirring and you should use an applicator or at least a wide putty knife for the task- a stick or screwdriver won't do the job properly and your end results will suffer.
 
It may be it's the short fiber stuff.
Ah. Bondo-Hair and Tiger Hair use long fibers apparently. Which type would be better for rebuilding chewed up cab corners, where you need to basically build a triangular area, about 1/2" thick; with most — but not all — of it having wood as a backing to stick to?

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