"Bondo or Filler" to patch up a dent?

External Since: Jan 28, 2004 Posts: 4

I know a guy who can use "bondo or filler" to patch up a dent. It's a heck of
a lot cheaper than having new skins put on a dent in the door and on another
small panel. Is this worth it? Will the bondo, or filler, last?

External Since: Jul 07, 2003 Posts: 2

A dent is usually not very big and doesn't break the paint seal.
Take off the inside door panel and have a friend hold a smooth
ended 2 x4 against the dent from the outside. You use a smaller
piece of wood and a good size hammer or small sledge to pop
the dent out. If you're careful you may not even crack the paint.
If the paint cracks, wax the area immediately. If the paint pops
off or is loose then you'll have to spot touch up.

Steve wrote:
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> I know a guy who can use "bondo or filler" to patch up a dent. It's a heck of
> a lot cheaper than having new skins put on a dent in the door and on another
> small panel. Is this worth it? Will the bondo, or filler, last?