How to Repair a Dent with Body Filler (A.K.A Bondo/Putty) - Part 1 of 2

[RobB289]

hmmm you should really be priming the bare steel prior to filling unless you want moisture to lift where the filler is in about 2 years time or dont really like the cars owner...

[TheBucksatan]

what brand of filler is that yellow stuff?

[foxybrown2]

do not use a cheese grater they suck

[sideshow45]

@foxybrown2 yeah thats why you use a bondo shaper not an actual cheese grater.. lol jk just pulling your leg.

[Lunarwolves3]

My shop uses a different kind of vaccuum DA then that... that one looks as if it gets too far in the way.. then again everyone has their own way of doing things in collision repair. And i'm a rookie kinda :p

[vinngrizzle]

plz help if i have a large dent most will pull out will repair the rest with filler bondo

how long does this last should i have it done a diff way or is this the best thanx

[craveman85]

good work but that tailgate will be dented again in approximately 3.832 days

[bluebomb49]

Thanks , I'm a rookie and I'm greatful to you for sharing this info, I have paid many shops lot of money and it nice to know I can do it my self since I have kids now and a low budgit

[dgunter7]

Ive learned a lot watching your videos, thanks for the uploads.

[WOUTERR100]

Nice work! you use a lot of viller but the result is great!

[Smokerzonly530]

wow bro you could have save allot more sanding if you used a bondo shaper blade befor it completly dries to take some of those rough edges out

[jimmo4life]

@Smokerzonly530

Ya, I'll be the first to say my plasticwork is not as good as many.. I try and chop it down with some 80 when its tacked, never really got on with the grater.

[gideon001]

@jimmo4life i dont like a cheese file either. use the "window" scratch the bondo with your finger nails, once the filler is tacky to the touch but doesnt clump under your nails block it with 40 grit, then 80 then 120 then 180. but dude, buy a stud welder, those dents would have come out beautifuly, all you would have needed would be glaze putty.

[86MCSSDRIFTER]

Like the Taylor Swift music in the background at 8:30

[jimmo4life]

@86MCSSDRIFTER

Lmao, I love taylor swift.... jk, had the country station on....more of a garth brooks fan.

[beep1423]

does putty wear off fast? or if it's put on right does it last. I'm wonderin if i should get mine repaired or new fender

[TheSafistaFaded]

what was the black stuff you used at 6:17 ?

[cussm8]

its called guide coat it shows up the high and low spots. you put it on so u get a even finish when sanding

[yukonrott]

@TheSafistaFaded just get a can of fast dry flat black spray paint and use that its like 3 bucks vs 40 bucks same pricnipal put on a light coat of the spray paint then block sand and u will see the same markings the powder leaves

[hoffmannjph]

hello what kind of paste (putty) you use? is plastic, polyester or what?

[hoffmannjph]

hello what kind of paste (putty) you use? is plastic, polyester or what?

[MrPeeintheShower]

alot of people think that bondo is the new sliced bread when they discover it, which really bothers me.

[ronytatyjunior]

very good!!! thank you!!

video in Brazil.

[Vozzost]

When sanding it down, what sand paper is best to use?

[MrNismogtr]

what is that black power man???

[AaroncNummy1988]

@MrNismogtr its a dry powder for checking low spots.....used alot when blocking

[CarFreaksVideos]

What grit is that grinding wheel?

[supertiger72]

Whats thereason for the long sander when you used the da with the same 80 grit sand paper? and could you have used a small block sande? whats the difference?

[enancarlos]

you notice that he repeat the procedure over and over again,its because he try to cover the dent one time only,the best way is to apply 2 -3 coats of body filler at atime then sand,this way you will save more time and effort.

[sentient001]

whats the black stuff you put on at 6:20 thanks sir. Actually, can you please list everything you used for me? I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you sir.

[enancarlos]

@sentient001 that is a 3M dry guide coat,its makes the low area more noticeable

[sentient001]

@enancarlos  Thanks!!!

[Ejenkins314]

why does dodge make such shitty tailgates... My old truck tailgate dented from the palm of my hands from closing it.

[MrCars2008]

HEY jIM ! i gotta quick question how do you like those 3m da's ? how do you like the dust collector bag ? it seems like it would be awkward having that bag up on the da like that, i am thinking of buying one... thank you in advance and keep up the good work buddy

[jimmo4life]

I really like it, the purple 3M paper is awesome too.

[hpw59]

Couldn't you hammer and dolly most of the dents out and them skim fill? Or stud gun and pull the dents if acess from behind was limited?

[hpw59]

@hpw59 Also, great video, thanks for taking the time to share.

[jimmo4life]

i could have, don't usually bother on small dings like this.

[CoolasIce2]

Good demonstration of basic dent filling.