Reddit reviews Bondo Body Filler, Original Formula for Fast, Easy Repair & Restoration of Your Vehicle, 14 oz with 0.5 oz Hardener
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Original formula for repairing dents, dings, holes, large rusted areas and scratches in vehiclesTwo-part lightweight compound mixes easily and spreads smoothlyCures in minutes and sands easilyFormulated to be non-shrinkingAlso suitable for wood, steel, aluminum, fiberglass, and concreteIncludes Bondo Red Cream Hardener
For stuff like adding volume and smoothing out areas on my projects I usually use Bondo which is used for autobody work. After mixing it sets up quickly but allows time for working with it and its easily sanded once dry. Heres and example of what i use http://www.amazon.com/Bondo-261-Lightweight-Filler-Pint/dp/B0007ZG9TO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375750267&sr=8-1&keywords=bondo
Looks great! I did this with my E39's style 42's a couple years ago. The process is pretty straightforward if you want to fix curb rash like I did. Pretty much just involves sanding the lip down, putting some bondo over the problem areas, sanding that down, then spraying it again (primer, silver paint, clear coat). I can answer questions you guys may have too, I'm pretty happy with how mine came out
EDIT (supplies I used):
Nice kit that comes with rags and the sprays you need
Bondo
Scotch Painters' Tape
I cut out a circular piece of cardboard to put over the inset part of the wheel (everything but the lip) and then I taped off everything but the very outer lip that was scuffed. I can't find the original DIY that I used but this is the process as I remember it (minus sandpaper details because I don't remember the exact grit), I'm sure if you googled around you could find something more detailed and with pictures.
For the bondo do you mean something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Bondo-261-Lightweight-Filler-Pint/dp/B0007ZG9TO/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1507462655&sr=1-2&keywords=bondo?
And what did you mean by rattle can? Sorry I'm completely new to this body stuff.
Thanks!
Example
Underneath that white lid there should be a tube of hardener. When you're buying it make sure it's present; sometimes it gets snatched.
The car filler is bondo yes it is easy to use and fairly easy to sand. Mix in small batches, about the size of a golf ball and spread with a plastic spatula that can be found at the store usually right beside the filler. I have found artistic palette knives help a lot in mixing and spreading as well. Then you will sand ->primer -> sand, (repeating with finer grit sandpaper and then finally painting when you are happy with the surface.
Ah yes, the spell of covering a torn bumper by turning into a Zebra.
To be honest, this stuff seems to work a lot better.
When in doubt: Bondo.