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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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Bad Bondo job?

i was wandering if anyone has ever seen this before and if so how to repair it. its on a camaro i just acquired. The spot is located on the rh QP right above the tire. Any suggestions are helpful.
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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Re: Bad Bondo job?

Take it down to bare metal to see what's under there. It's not looking pretty
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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Re: Bad Bondo job?

Can't tell how much is filled. Get a better picture and sand.
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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Re: Bad Bondo job?

i can see the metal underneath it looks ok just a little surface rust. but it really makes me wonder what the guy was trying to bondo
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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Re: Bad Bondo job?

I've seen it before, looked exactly like that. There was about 1/4th inch of bondo under the surface filling a large dent.
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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Re: Bad Bondo job?

all of the above , bondo/body filler is a good tool . but , should be used only for minor dings . surface prep. is a big thing , putting on too thick is a big thing , too much hardner is a big thing . clean it all off , smooth out bare metal is best you can . i assume you are going to repair yourself . ask some friends for advice . do some research on body repair , don't get in a hurry . most work can be done with common hand tools . just take your time and do it right . there is never enough time , but always time enough to do it over . good luck .
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