Bondo????????

OnMy3rdStang · 01-27-2003, 10:04 PM

OK I have a question about Bondo. I'd put this in the Appearance and Detail forum but nobody really goes in there.

I recently got a 90 talon and the front bumper has a gouge (sp?) about 4 inches long and I dont have the money to buy a new front bumper. Can I put bondo in there to fill it in or does the surface have to be metal or something??? I am not familiar with this product but I hear people using it all the time.

Thanks in advance
Haley

MEDIK418 · 01-28-2003, 03:36 AM

Bondo won't flex at all. I'm guessing the bumper is rubber. I know Ford makes some rubber pucky just for repairing rubber bumpers on their cars and I imagine several other companies do as well. Check with a dealer or automotive paint supply store.

sn95gt19 · 01-28-2003, 11:25 PM

i just bought a grand am that had a crack in the front bumper and was wondering the same thing.

MEDIK418 · 01-28-2003, 11:58 PM

I have the Ford manuals on the 89 Fox body cars and the one for the chassis/body lists the part number for the stuff but I loaned the books out and Can't remember what it's called but you should be able to get it at the parts counter at any ford dealer. I figure if ford offers the stuff that most other manufacturers do as well.

mustanggt_50 · 01-29-2003, 12:37 AM

im actually in the process of doing a body job on one of my cars, and right now im fixing up some cracks in the ground effects, im using this stuff, its OEM approved plastic surgery, i got the flexible stuff and they have others, its a 2 part puddy, but it works great, i got it at a fender and body repair shop, id take a look into something like that. or at least ask around to some body shops to see what kind of advice they can give ya.

SlowMopar · 01-29-2003, 10:57 AM

Ok. What you use would have to depend on what the peice is made out of. Bondo is not a good idea for a bumper cover. There are several makes of putties that can be used for plastic or eurothane (sp) bumpers. Should have it at any local car parts place. Plastic bumper repair can be tricky. Some will require the cover to be melted around the area to be repaired. I't been a long time since I worked in the body shop but I'll swing by and get the name of the stuff I used to use.
For ground effects it once again depends. Fiberglass peices would best be repaired by fiberglass matt and epoxy. The a LITTLE bit of bondo to make it smooth. I'm talking a very little bit.
For the eurothane (once again sp) see above. Hope this helps a bit and I'll find the name of that product for you. Any time anyone has a paint or body question feel free to PM me. I was top of my class in Autobody and worked in a body shop as a painter/body man for a long time.

OnMy3rdStang · 01-30-2003, 12:24 AM

SlowMopar

That'd be great! Thanx
Haley

ex-lt1-guy · 01-30-2003, 12:50 AM

Haley my brother is goin to school to be a autobody repairman, he needs to hook us up on some bodywork lol, he uses a plastic welder, which is a kit that mends the plastic , it will need to be repainted but its the correct way to fix it, sorry if everyone else told u the same thing i just said haha, i just wanted to talk to u

Justin

OnMy3rdStang · 01-31-2003, 02:01 AM

As long as he does a good job I'll let him paint the car LOL

nickj8685 · 02-02-2003, 12:18 AM

You can get a flexible putty to use on the bumper, but if it is cracked you will need to get it welded with a plastic welder. I used to flexible putty on the front of my Mustang it worked great.

01-27-2003, 10:04 PM	#1
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	Bondo???????? OK I have a question about Bondo. I'd put this in the Appearance and Detail forum but nobody really goes in there. I recently got a 90 talon and the front bumper has a gouge (sp?) about 4 inches long and I dont have the money to buy a new front bumper. Can I put bondo in there to fill it in or does the surface have to be metal or something??? I am not familiar with this product but I hear people using it all the time. Thanks in advance Haley __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl

01-28-2003, 03:36 AM	#2
MEDIK418 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Amarillo, Texas, USA Posts: 780	Bondo won't flex at all. I'm guessing the bumper is rubber. I know Ford makes some rubber pucky just for repairing rubber bumpers on their cars and I imagine several other companies do as well. Check with a dealer or automotive paint supply store. __________________ 1986 four-eyed LX coupe, 358 Cleveland, Tremec TKO600/centerforce clutch, dish cut Probe forged pistons, comp cams hyd.roller cam, .579/.588@224/230, Edel.performer, 670 holley street avenger, CPR custom built long tubes, ported and polished 4bbl heads, manley valves, beehive springs, MSD peo-billet dist/MSD6AL, fluidamper, 5 lug conv. with 17x8 bullits there's more but it's still not finished yet. Oh, and the oldest boy is turning his 89 GT into a FFR cobra this next summer.

01-28-2003, 11:25 PM	#3
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	i just bought a grand am that had a crack in the front bumper and was wondering the same thing. __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

01-28-2003, 11:58 PM	#4
MEDIK418 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Amarillo, Texas, USA Posts: 780	I have the Ford manuals on the 89 Fox body cars and the one for the chassis/body lists the part number for the stuff but I loaned the books out and Can't remember what it's called but you should be able to get it at the parts counter at any ford dealer. I figure if ford offers the stuff that most other manufacturers do as well. __________________ 1986 four-eyed LX coupe, 358 Cleveland, Tremec TKO600/centerforce clutch, dish cut Probe forged pistons, comp cams hyd.roller cam, .579/.588@224/230, Edel.performer, 670 holley street avenger, CPR custom built long tubes, ported and polished 4bbl heads, manley valves, beehive springs, MSD peo-billet dist/MSD6AL, fluidamper, 5 lug conv. with 17x8 bullits there's more but it's still not finished yet. Oh, and the oldest boy is turning his 89 GT into a FFR cobra this next summer.

01-29-2003, 12:37 AM	#5
mustanggt_50 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 91	im actually in the process of doing a body job on one of my cars, and right now im fixing up some cracks in the ground effects, im using this stuff, its OEM approved plastic surgery, i got the flexible stuff and they have others, its a 2 part puddy, but it works great, i got it at a fender and body repair shop, id take a look into something like that. or at least ask around to some body shops to see what kind of advice they can give ya. __________________ 87 GT T-roof (needs paint) lol, rebuilt motor and trans, AOD - stage 2 shift kit, 3.73 gears - auburn posi, Dynomax Super Turbo Cat Back, FRPP 155lph fuel pump, K&N filter - air silencer removed, subframe connectors, strut tower brace. 88 GT T-roof 1989 LX Coupe 5.0 - 5spd Rice Haters Club member#105

01-29-2003, 10:57 AM	#6
SlowMopar Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 57	Ok. What you use would have to depend on what the peice is made out of. Bondo is not a good idea for a bumper cover. There are several makes of putties that can be used for plastic or eurothane (sp) bumpers. Should have it at any local car parts place. Plastic bumper repair can be tricky. Some will require the cover to be melted around the area to be repaired. I't been a long time since I worked in the body shop but I'll swing by and get the name of the stuff I used to use. For ground effects it once again depends. Fiberglass peices would best be repaired by fiberglass matt and epoxy. The a LITTLE bit of bondo to make it smooth. I'm talking a very little bit. For the eurothane (once again sp) see above. Hope this helps a bit and I'll find the name of that product for you. Any time anyone has a paint or body question feel free to PM me. I was top of my class in Autobody and worked in a body shop as a painter/body man for a long time. __________________ Ian Christopher 2001 Kawasaki Ninja 250R - Mostly stock (Suzuki SV650 coming soon) 1967 Dodge Polara 500 - Heavy mods 1984 VW Transporter - Stock

01-30-2003, 12:24 AM	#7
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	SlowMopar That'd be great! Thanx Haley __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl

01-30-2003, 12:50 AM	#8
ex-lt1-guy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: O'Fallon IL Posts: 93	Haley my brother is goin to school to be a autobody repairman, he needs to hook us up on some bodywork lol, he uses a plastic welder, which is a kit that mends the plastic , it will need to be repainted but its the correct way to fix it, sorry if everyone else told u the same thing i just said haha, i just wanted to talk to u Justin

01-31-2003, 02:01 AM	#9
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	As long as he does a good job I'll let him paint the car LOL __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl

02-02-2003, 12:18 AM	#10
nickj8685 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Russellville MO, where men are men and sheep are scared Posts: 66	You can get a flexible putty to use on the bumper, but if it is cracked you will need to get it welded with a plastic welder. I used to flexible putty on the front of my Mustang it worked great.