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Does acetone remove Bondo?
Acetone will remove at least some fabric along with the embedded Bondo. Apply the acetone to a cleaning cloth and wipe the affected area thoroughly. According to the Aftermarket Product Department of 3M, the Bondo should release from the fabric fairly easily.
How do you clean up after Bondo?
Sir Mix-a-lot Gather up the Bondo, spreaders, putty knife, mixing board, the Surform or rasp, and acetone for clean up. A piece of scrap steel works excellent as a mixing board, but don’t use anything porous or absorbent. Disposable gloves are highly recommended.
How do you clean Bondo dust?
Use “dry clean-up” methods such as high-intensity particulate arrestor (HEPA) filtered vacuum systems for sanding/paint dust. Avoid excess sweeping of floors which will send small sanding dust particles into the air. Only mop once floors have been vacuumed and are free of liquid spills.
Can you dissolve bondo?
Re: Does anything dissolve Bondo? A heat gun will soften it and can easily be removed with a putty knife. Have done it many times.
Does sandblasting remove bondo?
Sandblasting can be used to remove Bondo and other similar putty-like polyester automotive body fillers. While removing Bondo can be done with sand or other abrasives like garnet and aluminum oxide, more modern abrasives like EpiX and KinetiX can remove Bondo more safely and effectively.
How long can bondo be left unpainted?
Between life and work, the longest time period the bondo would go Unpainted would be about 2-3 weeks.
Will bondo harden without enough hardener?
Without it the bondo won’t get hard. Put a small piece of bondo on a board and run a line of hardener from end to end. It will take about five minutes to mix it up and apply it.
How do you keep Bondo from sticking?
When using ANY type of filler to re-create a corner or straight edge, clamp a smooth flat piece of scrap wood sprayed with WD-40 under your repair. WD-40 is an excellent lubricant that prevents fillers from sticking…and makes it easy to remove once the Bondo or Wood Filler is dry!Aug 18, 2015.
Can you use wax and grease remover body filler?
After the epoxy primer is fully cured, scuff the surface with a Red Scotch-Brite pad, so the filler will adhere properly, by leaving enough scratch in the substrate. Before applying any filler, wipe the surface with wax and grease remover and a tack rag to ensure a clean and lint free area.
Can you wash body filler?
There should NEVER be a need to clean body filler. Grease and Wax remover should be used in the steps much earlier on in the process. Once you start sanding and grinding it should be done over clean metal with no traces of grease or other contaminants.
Is Bondo water soluble?
Unlike slower drying water- or solvent-based wood fillers that cure by evaporation, Bondo® Wood Filler chemically cross links to cure for a faster, more durable repair. As a result, Bondo® Wood Filler is water resistant and will not shrink.
Does soda blasting remove body filler?
soda blasting will not remove body filler from vehicles. soda blasting will not remove stone guard or under body sealer. soda blasting can be slow to strip paint if there are multiple layers of paint on the substrate.
Is Bondo waterproof?
Bondo Fiberglass Resins and Repair Kits are 100 percent waterproof. Because they do not shrink, they are excellent sealers. Bondo Fiberglass Resin is sandable in less than 2 hours, is compatible with all paints, and creates a strong and long-lasting bond.
Do you have to prime over Bondo?
You should use a “direct to metal” (DTM) primer to help top coats stick to the metal but it’s not needed under body filler most of the time. Once the metal is primed then you can apply a “filler primer” (2K) to help hide scratches and minor surface irregularities.
Can you put epoxy over Bondo?
Yes, epoxy will stick to Bondo.
What grit sandpaper do I use for Bondo?
Use 60 to 80 grit paper to sand down below rust, deeper scars or to sand down and begin to shape body filler, such as bondo. These are very coarse grits and should only be used in specific areas where you really need it since it will leave sanding marks.
How long should Bondo cure before sanding?
Allow the putty to dry 15 minutes at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). In cooler climates, putty may take 20-30 minutes to dry. 7. Using 3M™ Sandpaper 80 grit, sand and shape the filled area to the contour of the surface.
What happens if you put too much hardener in Bondo?
If you add too much hardener, the mixture will gel too quickly. If you add too little, it increases the amount of time for it to cure, and if you don’t add enough it will never cure. If you add 1 line of hardener across the top of the dollop of Bondo, it takes about 15 minutes to dry after applying.
Why is Bondo bad?
Unfortunately, filling compounds such as Bondo also present some drawbacks. Fillers like Bondo can crack if they are mixed too thickly, harming rather than improving the look of the car. Additionally, there’s a risk of discoloration and poor long-term wear when you use a dent repair filler like Bondo.
Should you prime before body filler?
Do not proceed to Primer Filler stage until filled area is even. Adding body filler AFTER primer filler should be avoided to prevent possible adhesion, staining and shrinkage concerns.
Will urethane stick to Bondo?
Yes you are right. Regular body filler will not adhere to plastic bumpers. They make a flowable body filler called “glazing” or “poly/polyester” putty. It will tell you right on the back that it will stick to polyurethane.
