Fancy becoming a panel beater or paint sprayer? Learn Auto Body & Paint so that you can perform your own smart repairs, paintless dent removal or maybe even do a full respray!
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
If you’re new to applying Bondo, you’ll know how much of a mess you can get into. When you’re still learning to apply filler and Bondo properly, it gets everywhere. It gets even worse when applying glazing putty since it’s a lot thinner and runnier. As you become more experienced, it’ll get less messy. However, … Read more
When it comes to repairing a car, not everyone is able to metal finish. In fact, very few people are. You should always try to get as close to a metal finish as you possibly can before using filler to get the rest. Depending on the material you’re working with, some dents may come out … Read more
There are 3 main reasons why you’d need to remove Bondo. Either you’re restoring a car, fixing a previous repair, or have applied filler poorly. Knowing how to remove Bondo quickly will speed up your projects and any reworks you may do. The following methods are the quickest and safest ways of removing body filler … Read more
Glaze & Glazing Putty is a fine body filler ideal for spot repairs, small dents, and skim coats. It’s the perfect product for filling minor dents, scratches, and pinholes. Glaze works on metal, body filler, fiberglass, wood, and even painted or primed surfaces. Most, if not all modern glazes come as a 2-part system and … Read more
The idea of taking sandpaper to a car can be terrifying. Using the wrong paper could result in getting the car repainted, which isn’t cheap. However, if your car has a dent or paint defect, it’ll need some sanding or refinishing to fix it. In this article, I will teach you everything I know about … Read more
The best sanding block for auto body work doesn’t exist. There isn’t one block that’s going to rub your filler perfect every time. As you do more and more repairs, you’ll find out that you’re actually using many blocks for one repair. Having the right sanding blocks can be the difference between a repair being … Read more