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Fiberglass and Bondo are both commonly used in the body repair industry. They both do the same job. Helping to fill in dents, scratches, and other imperfections in your metalwork. Despite achieving the same outcome, they’re both very different products. In this article, I’ll tell you when to use Fiberglass vs Bondo and vice versa. … Read more
Just because you can cave and pave using body filler doesn’t mean you should. The thickness of body filler is a widely debated topic in the body repair industry. Generally, having more than 3mm of filler in your repair is considered bad practice. Yet, if you look at the technical data sheets, you’ll see max … Read more
The quick answer is yes, you can put Bondo over paint, but only certain ones. I see it every day in a bustling body shop and hasn’t caused any issues in years. That said, applying Bondo over paint is one of the most debated topics in auto body. Any old-school technician will tell you to … Read more
In autobody, there are many different types of fillers or Bondo. The most commonly used ones are body filler, metal filler, fiberglass, and glaze/Bondo. Every type of filler has different benefits and uses. Metal filler is no different. In this article, I will explain everything you need to know about all metal body fillers. I’ll … Read more
Dolphin Glaze is the best glaze available today. It will completely change how you do filler and Bondo work. Making your repairs feel 100x better. By the end of this dolphin glaze review, I promise you that it will become your most used Bondo. I use it every day in the trade and I couldn’t … Read more
Have you ever applied filler only for it never to harden? I have. There’s nothing worse than applying a lot of filler over a big repair and having it never harden. Most of the time this is because you’ve not put a hardener in it. New apprentices and helpers are likely to do this at … Read more
Nobody likes driving around in a damaged vehicle. For a lot of people, their car is their pride and joy. It’s normally the 2nd most expensive item they’ll ever own in life. That’s why, when you come out of the shop to see damage to your car, you’re filled with rage. Depending on the type … Read more
Is Bondo waterproof? Can Bondo Get Wet? The short answer is no. Bondo and glazing putty are very porous. If you’ve repaired a car and the Bondo has been rained on it’s likely to fail over time. While you could get away with a slight drizzle, any major rainfall will cause issues. Moisture trapped behind … Read more