Bondo Question
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Bondo Question
I just bought a Denji Projectors for the 92-95 Civic similar to the one shown below. I do not like the third small city light in the corner of the projectors. I want to cover it up and spray the housing black. I was thinking Bondo to cover the hole up but Im afraid that the bondo might crack due to the heat and movement. Anyone suggestion any other material to cover up the third hole without worrying that it might crack overtime.
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i think if the whole city light housing part was completely removed and it was bondo'd up nice and tight it should be aight, plus it would only be exposed to heat when you have your high beams on most likely, your low beams are a good 4 inches away from the spot
ninja edit: ps, im no bondo expert, so dont depend on that
ninja edit: ps, im no bondo expert, so dont depend on that
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Re: Bondo Question (hmtcrxsir)
Fiberglass if anything. Bondo is not made to fill holes. Fiber strand/kitty hair is for holes. Bondo is kind of like icing on the cake. Just a thin layer to smooth and level everything out. 
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so how do i add fiberglass to a hole that is 1.5 inch deep? KittyHair will not crack regardless of depth? Is it reinforced?
i used bondo in the past but not as deep as the hole in the housing.
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i used bondo in the past but not as deep as the hole in the housing.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by oOoEG6oOo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how bout jbweld?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Naw get some premium 1st grade elmers
seriously though i would go with fiberglass, or some sort of epoxy resin type mixture
Naw get some premium 1st grade elmers
seriously though i would go with fiberglass, or some sort of epoxy resin type mixture
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Re: (hmtcrxsir)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hmtcrxsir »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you think if i just fill the hole with fiberglass and bondo on top to make it smooth. you think it will crack overtime?</TD></TR></TABLE>
depends how well is the prep work, if you lay one layer of fiberglass and a can of bondo why not? the bondo will shrink over time, if you pay alot of those then it will make the changes more dramatic.
you need to use bondo to fill it up ulitmately, the base you can do fiber glass or just weld plastic(abs, etc) for support.
depends how well is the prep work, if you lay one layer of fiberglass and a can of bondo why not? the bondo will shrink over time, if you pay alot of those then it will make the changes more dramatic.
you need to use bondo to fill it up ulitmately, the base you can do fiber glass or just weld plastic(abs, etc) for support.
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Re: Bondo Question (hmtcrxsir)
Wouldn't it be nice if we had a paint/body forum to ask questions like this? The professionals would hang out there and give sound advise.
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Re: Bondo Question (hmtcrxsir)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hmtcrxsir »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">but then again who actually do bodyworks by themselves? not many of us
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You would be suprised how many people try to do it themselves. I do all of my own and it is very rewarding when it is all said and done
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You would be suprised how many people try to do it themselves. I do all of my own and it is very rewarding when it is all said and done
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Re: Bondo Question (hmtcrxsir)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hmtcrxsir »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">but you need a place to do it like a garage. its nearly impossible to paint your car without a good place that has much ventilation</TD></TR></TABLE>
true but then again not true
btw you dont want to use filler on top of plastic that **** will fall right off in no time.
true but then again not true
btw you dont want to use filler on top of plastic that **** will fall right off in no time.
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Re: Bondo Question (hmtcrxsir)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hmtcrxsir »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">but then again who actually do bodyworks by themselves? not many of us
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i do
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i do
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Re: (hmtcrxsir)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hmtcrxsir »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how about fill the hole with epoxy glue and then use bondo to smooth it out? Will that hold?</TD></TR></TABLE>
oh no..don't even try
oh no..don't even try
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