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civilized_drifter · 11-26-2006, 08:26 PM

im about to work on my front bumper and i was wondering if any one and some tips/tricks i could know about befor i screw up my bumper? im gonna be useing spot bondo/putty. thanks

*fliprayzin240sx* · 11-26-2006, 09:02 PM

Bondo on plastic bumper??? Personally, i wouldnt suggest it on a bumper, bondo dont like that surface.

civilized_drifter · 11-26-2006, 09:05 PM

its a fiberglass bumper

koukimonster139 · 11-26-2006, 09:09 PM

dont use bondo.
use kitty hair for sure.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 11-26-2006, 09:33 PM

yups...dont use bondo. Its fiber glass, so use fiber glass. Depending on what your doing to it, will depend on what fiber glass to use. If your just smoothing it out, sand down all the paint, then buy one of those resin/fiber hair mixed setup. For big cracks and fractures, do it right and buy the clear resin goo and fiberglass sheets seperate. Again sand the paint off, trim the crack so itll sit flushed against each side, cut a piece of fiberglass sheet to cover it, use a paint brush and lay the resin on the fiberglass.

Team Rootbeer · 11-26-2006, 09:38 PM

yes.....kitty hair.

and, skim coat of some gooooood shit to get it strait as glass, like Rage extreme or something.
not Bondo brand wal-mart shit.

use the LONGEST sanding block possible, that will help insure straightness.

civilized_drifter · 11-26-2006, 10:11 PM

theres scratches everywhere on the bumper and i just want to smooth it out befor i paint it

chmercer · 11-26-2006, 10:28 PM

um for scratches you dont want to use bondo? do you have a picture of your bumper

kove · 11-26-2006, 10:29 PM

use kittey hair and poly or high build primer for the scratches

civilized_drifter · 11-26-2006, 10:35 PM

i dont have any pics, i can get some pics tomarro when im working on it more. my dad told me to use spot putty and hes been doin body and paint for 25 years for i took his advice

usajdm · 11-27-2006, 01:25 AM

416 EVERCOAT putty. KittyHair is total overkill if all your doing is filling scratches. KittyHair is used to reinforce and mend cracks or small holes in fiberglass. Use multiple thin coats, rather then one thick coat toprevent air bubbles.

chmercer · 11-27-2006, 11:34 AM

spoty putty is ehhhhh. it never really hardens since its only a 1 part filler. if its just scratches like 300 grit sandpaper you can just spray epoxy primer over it, hell the clear coat will even fill in 300 grit scratches. how bad of scratches are they. or what.

soberjoeS13 · 11-27-2006, 12:20 PM

hey all you need is to take a DA sander with some 320 grit sand paper and sand down the scratches and the entire bumper..NO MATTER WHAT you are going to have to do this any ways so the primer will stick to the bumper. I've been doing body work and painting for a few years now if you need more help on what exactly todo pm me ill help you out. good luck

*NemeGuero* · 11-27-2006, 02:44 PM

Tips: don't use bondo on a fiberglass bumper (as afore mentioned)

If you insist on using bondo use as little as possible.

Question: If your dad has been doing paint/bodywork for 25years.. why are you asking US for tips and not him?

civilized_drifter · 11-27-2006, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NemeGuero

Tips: don't use bondo on a fiberglass bumper (as afore mentioned)

If you insist on using bondo use as little as possible.

Question: If your dad has been doing paint/bodywork for 25years.. why are you asking US for tips and not him?

i wanted a second opinion,

nrg · 11-29-2006, 03:54 AM

spot putty is exactly what you should be using; your dad is correct.
Body filler (bondo brand) is for worked metal surface. Although bondo brand body filler blows balls. Use Evercoat Z-Grip body filler, best on the market.

DrifteRs13 · 11-29-2006, 05:59 AM

sorry im biteing on your thread but no sence starting a new one and waisting space for the mods. would you use spoty putty on a dorr that has a weird shaped dent that ccanot be poped out? the dent is has a seriece of dents all in one and its really bad looking, just needed a tip on how you fix it

koukimonster139 · 11-29-2006, 08:30 AM

... how big is it

if its like a tiny ass dent then yeah just get it down to bare metal and use the metal glaze. If its bigger than like 2 inches or w/e use filler. Evercoats the good shit.

s13sr20detsilviastityper · 11-29-2006, 12:50 PM

remember MORE is better when it comes to bondo! slather it EVERYWHERE! have a dent? DONT WORRY, bondo it!

also, after bondoing, primer the car and leave it like that for a long time and just tell everyone you are getting a real paintjob soon, different colors of primer will get you the ladies.

chmercer · 11-29-2006, 01:06 PM

^^^ if you are gonna make a stupid asshole post at least have it be funny, look at some of mine for reference

s13sr20detsilviastityper · 11-29-2006, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chmercer

^^^ if you are gonna make a stupid asshole post at least have it be funny, look at some of mine for reference

anyone with over 3 green feedbacks is OBVIOUSLY a tool

koukimonster139 · 11-29-2006, 01:33 PM

^

shits weak

shits wizeeaaakk

*NemeGuero* · 11-29-2006, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s13sr20detsilviastityper

anyone with over 3 red feedbacks is OBVIOUSLY a tool

There.. fixed for your color-blind ass..

Cash · 11-29-2006, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrifteRs13

sorry im biteing on your thread but no sence starting a new one and waisting space for the mods. would you use spoty putty on a dorr that has a weird shaped dent that ccanot be poped out? the dent is has a seriece of dents all in one and its really bad looking, just needed a tip on how you fix it

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Terminus2k · 11-29-2006, 07:58 PM

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koukimonster139 · 11-29-2006, 08:09 PM

Quote:

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*NemeGuero* · 11-29-2006, 09:10 PM

lol .

***FaLKoN240*** · 11-29-2006, 09:12 PM

This thread FOR ENGLISH is awesome.

civilized_drifter · 11-29-2006, 09:20 PM

any ways back to the bumper im working on. i used the spot putty on some chips and deep scratches and im gonna get some thick primer to fill in the smaller scratches.

nrg · 11-30-2006, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrifteRs13

sorry im biteing on your thread but no sence starting a new one and waisting space for the mods. would you use spoty putty on a dorr that has a weird shaped dent that ccanot be poped out? the dent is has a seriece of dents all in one and its really bad looking, just needed a tip on how you fix it

All dents can be pulled out and repaired. You just dont fill in dents with body filler. that's not what it's for. You use a stud gun, then get a slide hammer to grab ont he stud and pull it out, tap around the area with special hammers. if done correctly your dent would look like it didn't exsit. You can also get it repaired through PDR (paintless dent removal/repair).

Body filler is only use to cover up metal work.

11-26-2006, 08:26 PM	#1
civilized_drifter Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: spring hill, TN Age: 32 Posts: 584 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	bondo tips and tricks, any one? im about to work on my front bumper and i was wondering if any one and some tips/tricks i could know about befor i screw up my bumper? im gonna be useing spot bondo/putty. thanks __________________

11-26-2006, 09:02 PM	#2
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Bondo on plastic bumper??? Personally, i wouldnt suggest it on a bumper, bondo dont like that surface. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

11-26-2006, 09:05 PM	#3
civilized_drifter Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: spring hill, TN Age: 32 Posts: 584 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	its a fiberglass bumper __________________

11-26-2006, 09:09 PM	#4
koukimonster139 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 34 Posts: 1,379 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dont use bondo. use kitty hair for sure. __________________ ho ha ho chi chi

11-26-2006, 09:33 PM	#5
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	yups...dont use bondo. Its fiber glass, so use fiber glass. Depending on what your doing to it, will depend on what fiber glass to use. If your just smoothing it out, sand down all the paint, then buy one of those resin/fiber hair mixed setup. For big cracks and fractures, do it right and buy the clear resin goo and fiberglass sheets seperate. Again sand the paint off, trim the crack so itll sit flushed against each side, cut a piece of fiberglass sheet to cover it, use a paint brush and lay the resin on the fiberglass. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

11-26-2006, 10:11 PM	#7
civilized_drifter Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: spring hill, TN Age: 32 Posts: 584 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	theres scratches everywhere on the bumper and i just want to smooth it out befor i paint it __________________

11-26-2006, 10:28 PM	#8
chmercer BANNED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: texas! Age: 35 Posts: 3,288 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	um for scratches you dont want to use bondo? do you have a picture of your bumper

11-26-2006, 10:29 PM	#9
kove Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Santa Fe NM Age: 41 Posts: 57 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	use kittey hair and poly or high build primer for the scratches

11-26-2006, 10:35 PM	#10
civilized_drifter Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: spring hill, TN Age: 32 Posts: 584 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i dont have any pics, i can get some pics tomarro when im working on it more. my dad told me to use spot putty and hes been doin body and paint for 25 years for i took his advice __________________

11-27-2006, 01:25 AM	#11
usajdm Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: east bay ca. Posts: 458 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	416 EVERCOAT putty. KittyHair is total overkill if all your doing is filling scratches. KittyHair is used to reinforce and mend cracks or small holes in fiberglass. Use multiple thin coats, rather then one thick coat toprevent air bubbles. __________________ What the hell is "BALLER" or "GANGSTER" status, about a 240sx?

11-27-2006, 11:34 AM	#12
chmercer BANNED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: texas! Age: 35 Posts: 3,288 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	spoty putty is ehhhhh. it never really hardens since its only a 1 part filler. if its just scratches like 300 grit sandpaper you can just spray epoxy primer over it, hell the clear coat will even fill in 300 grit scratches. how bad of scratches are they. or what.

11-27-2006, 12:20 PM	#13
soberjoeS13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mesa Az Age: 32 Posts: 118 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hey all you need is to take a DA sander with some 320 grit sand paper and sand down the scratches and the entire bumper..NO MATTER WHAT you are going to have to do this any ways so the primer will stick to the bumper. I've been doing body work and painting for a few years now if you need more help on what exactly todo pm me ill help you out. good luck

11-27-2006, 02:44 PM	#14
NemeGuero No more nissan. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RAIN, Washington. Age: 36 Posts: 8,132 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: NemeGuero Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Tips: don't use bondo on a fiberglass bumper (as afore mentioned) If you insist on using bondo use as little as possible. Question: If your dad has been doing paint/bodywork for 25years.. why are you asking US for tips and not him? __________________

11-29-2006, 03:54 AM	#16
nrg Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Age: 36 Posts: 1,571 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	spot putty is exactly what you should be using; your dad is correct. Body filler (bondo brand) is for worked metal surface. Although bondo brand body filler blows balls. Use Evercoat Z-Grip body filler, best on the market. __________________ driftingisgay.com

11-29-2006, 05:59 AM	#17
DrifteRs13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The V.A. Posts: 68 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sorry im biteing on your thread but no sence starting a new one and waisting space for the mods. would you use spoty putty on a dorr that has a weird shaped dent that ccanot be poped out? the dent is has a seriece of dents all in one and its really bad looking, just needed a tip on how you fix it __________________ 1990 Acura Integra- *Deer* (mother fucker) 1993 240sx- still tickin

11-29-2006, 08:30 AM	#18
koukimonster139 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 34 Posts: 1,379 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	... how big is it if its like a tiny ass dent then yeah just get it down to bare metal and use the metal glaze. If its bigger than like 2 inches or w/e use filler. Evercoats the good shit. __________________ ho ha ho chi chi

11-29-2006, 12:50 PM	#19
s13sr20detsilviastityper Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: mexico Posts: 73 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	remember MORE is better when it comes to bondo! slather it EVERYWHERE! have a dent? DONT WORRY, bondo it! also, after bondoing, primer the car and leave it like that for a long time and just tell everyone you are getting a real paintjob soon, different colors of primer will get you the ladies. __________________

11-29-2006, 01:06 PM	#20
chmercer BANNED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: texas! Age: 35 Posts: 3,288 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^^ if you are gonna make a stupid asshole post at least have it be funny, look at some of mine for reference

11-29-2006, 01:33 PM	#22
koukimonster139 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 34 Posts: 1,379 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^ shits weak shits wizeeaaakk __________________ ho ha ho chi chi

11-29-2006, 07:58 PM	#25
Terminus2k Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Denver, CO Age: 35 Posts: 170 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	haha yeah, learn to spell like a not retart

11-29-2006, 09:10 PM	#27
NemeGuero No more nissan. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RAIN, Washington. Age: 36 Posts: 8,132 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: NemeGuero Feedback Score: 10 reviews	lol . __________________

11-29-2006, 09:12 PM	#28
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 16,761 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	This thread FOR ENGLISH is awesome. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

11-29-2006, 09:20 PM	#29
civilized_drifter Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: spring hill, TN Age: 32 Posts: 584 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	any ways back to the bumper im working on. i used the spot putty on some chips and deep scratches and im gonna get some thick primer to fill in the smaller scratches. __________________

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