Also as soon as your done with your plastic bondo spreader clean it good with acetone and they will last longer. wojojo and henryj1951 like this.
People also ask, does paint remover damage Bondo?
If you use chemical stripper, it will damage any filler that is under the paint. The only reason to use a chemical stripper is to get to the bare metal. If that’s not your intention, don’t use it.
Secondly, should I remove old Bondo?
If the filler is already level anything you add on top would have to be sanded right back off. If you prefer the quality of the fiberglass filler just remove the thin layer of old bondo and start from bare metal.
Does acetone hurt Bondo?
Using acetone, test a discrete or hidden spot on the fabric to make sure the acetone will not harm the fabric. Acetone will remove at least some fabric along with the embedded Bondo. … According to the Aftermarket Product Department of 3M, the Bondo should release from the fabric fairly easily.
Why is my Bondo still tacky?
It could just be the skim on the top that stays sticky. Some lower quality fillers don’t have the additives required to stop that from happening. Try sanding it, if it remains soft and clogs your paper after that first top coat has been removed then you need to take all off.
Can I use old Bondo?
If it is a few months old it should be fine. just mix it up real well. Go ahead and use it, it will definitely be fine.
How do you soften hard Bondo?
Does lacquer thinner remove Bondo?
Just use some lacquer thinner and some shop paper towels to clean your spreader before it hardens,I have had the same metal spreaders and home made metal bondo board for 20 years. A red scotch brite pad and a little thinner will clean it up nice if it is almost cured.
Will sandblasting remove Bondo?
” Sandblasting will get rid of all bondo no need to remove it first. ”
Will Bondo eventually dry without hardener?
with bondo (and all polyesther products) the catylis causes heat, and speeds up the harnening process. in theory bondo and resin should harden eventually without any catylist , which is really an accellerant to the process.
How long does Bondo take to harden?
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.
