When would you use bondo on the glass of a car?

1. What do you use Bondo glass for?
2. What is the difference between Bondo and Bondo glass?
3. Can Bondo glass get wet?
4. How long does it take for Bondo glass to cure?
5. Can you use Bondo on glass?
6. How thick can you apply Bondo glass?
7. Is Bondo on a car bad?
8. What can I use instead of Bondo?
9. Does bondo harden without hardener?
10. What is Bondo glass made of?
11. What grit sandpaper do I use for Bondo?
12. Does Bondo glass stick to aluminum?

What do you use Bondo glass for?

Bondo Glass Reinforced Filler makes an excellent foundation for hole, dent and rust-out repairs without the need for backing strips, cloths and resins. It contains short, interlocking fiberglass strands and fibers that make it twice as strong as regular body filler.

What is the difference between Bondo and Bondo glass?

"Bondo Glass" is a short strand fiberglass filler, I goes on like Bondo, but it is made of fiberglass, so it is stronger, it's also a little harder to sand then regualar bondo.

Can Bondo glass get wet?

Bondo Fiberglass Resins and Repair Kits are 100 percent waterproof. Because they do not shrink, they are excellent sealers. Bondo Fiberglass Resin is sandable in less than 2 hours, is compatible with all paints, and creates a strong and long-lasting bond.

How long does it take for Bondo glass to cure?

Bondo mixed to the color swatch will begin to cure in less than 10 minutes at room temperature. Too much hardener in a warm environment will reduce working time, but too little in a cool environment can result in maddeningly long curing times. A heat lamp can speed curing in colder weather. 4.

Can you use Bondo on glass?

Bondo® Glass Reinforced Filler provides fiberglass-quality repair of small holes and rust-outs (up to 1/2") without the need for backing strips, fiberglass mat or fiberglass resin.

How thick can you apply Bondo glass?

There is no minimum thickness for Bondo, but there is absolutely a maximum. You do not want to apply body filler to anything that is thicker than about a 1/4”. That does not mean it can't be done, but the repair will not last as long. Eventually the filler will shrink and possibly crack, or even pop off!

Is Bondo on a car bad?

Unfortunately, filling compounds such as Bondo also present some drawbacks. Fillers like Bondo can crack if they are mixed too thickly, harming rather than improving the look of the car. Additionally, there's a risk of discoloration and poor long-term wear when you use a dent repair filler like Bondo.

What can I use instead of Bondo?

You can use plastic/metal 2-part epoxies. Repair epoxy is also a good alternative.

Does bondo harden without hardener?

Without it the bondo won't get hard. Put a small piece of bondo on a board and run a line of hardener from end to end. It will take about five minutes to mix it up and apply it.

What is Bondo glass made of?

Bondo-Glass is a unique reinforced filler containing short, interlocking fiberglass strands and fibers that make it twice as strong as regular body filler. Repairs small (dime size or smaller) rusted-out metal holes and shattered fiberglass body parts.

What grit sandpaper do I use for Bondo?

First step: Prep the Surface

Make sure to sand outside of the repair area as Bondo will need to be spread and applied wider than the damaged area. (36-grit to 220-grit should do the trick for body filler application). AutoBodyNow.com sells a vast assortment of sandpapers and sanders to complete this step.

Does Bondo glass stick to aluminum?

The Ease of Bondo® Filler, With Extra Strength

This simple 2-part filler is reinforced with aluminum — great for use on fiberglass, metal, aluminum and even wood or masonry.