Bondo Vs Sheet Metal

Any galvanized metal repair requires bondo ultimate.

Bondo vs sheet metal.

Permatex 25909 liquid metal. Not only does it adhere to galvanized metals but it is easy to mix easy to apply and provides for clog free sanding. Like i mentioned before auto body filler is meant to behave much the same way as the metal chassis it is used to repair. It is a lightweight filler which makes it perfect for fixing up the little dings and dents that are the most common type of damage a vehicle will pick up during day to day driving.

Bondo and 3m have a well earned rep for making great car filler products and this example is from the premium end of the market. A few decades ago this wouldn t have been an issue among street rodders. Fiberglass versus steel bodies. My car is complete however i am curious to know what you guys opinion of using bondo versus allmetal for body work like replacing sheet metal etc.

Bondo self adhesive body patch provides a firm metal reinforced contour foundation for bondo body filler and fiberglass resins when applied directly over the patched area. It has a metallic appearance great for a range of uses. I used a piece of pvc pipe a vice mount miniature metal break and body hammer kit. Many repair products do not properly adhere to galvanized metal.

Accordingly bondo is a very stiff product when cured which makes it well designed for auto bodies. Original steel bodies were easier to find and reproduction bodies were still a novelty. Bondo ultimate can be applied directly over sanded and cured primer and paint. Easy to work with.

Reinforced with aluminum this filler mixes quickly hardener is included cures fast and stays very strong it won t rust and it can be drilled anchored or tapped for non structural repair. When damage or rust is extensive bondo self adhesive body patch provides a sturdy reinforced foundation on which you can apply bondo body filler and fiberglass resins. Bondo metal reinforced filler is easy to use yet exceptionally strong for repairing and rebuilding metal fiberglass and more. Car bodies are very rigid structures that don t have much if any expansion and contraction due to weather conditions.

I then used the templates to trace out the patch panels on some sheet metal. What separates bondo from the other lightweight brands is superior manufacturing and precise quality control ensuring a consistent product time after time. Good adhesion to steel metal aluminum fiberglass and wood.