Fixing Dually Fenders Using 80$ Worth of Bondo!

[@Beandiptheredneck]

It looks ten times better than it did. I call that a win, everyone can talk trash all they want. But it got the job done and at 50 mph no one will know the difference

[@workingmansrestorations7071]

As long as you are happy, that's all that matters

[@richardprice7107]

Thank you for posting. I've seen plenty of videos of how to do it and would say that all you did was post how you did it. I never heard you state that you were a professional and do this for a living. The result looks good and I do want to thank you again. You have given me confidence to go and repair my son's 1989 Mustang GT front bumper that I damaged.

[@coreysmith2196]

Correction at 100mph

[@Lore-wv5mt]

Samething I said !

[@AndrewStokes1966]

Yep, great job and saved yourself dollars. More people need to have a go at fixing there own stuff. You're right, you end up with tools to use on other projects and new skills to last a lifetime. Well Done!

[@marcovalencia146]

I can definitely apply this method to restore my grandfather's old F350. The fenders aren't anywhere close to being as bad as these ones were, so this method will definitely work. God bless you, man. Thank you!!

[@AllAmericanDreamChaser]

I never worked with Bondo, I'm glad you showed how you can shape it with your hands by holding it into place. You made a great video! Thank you!!😀👍👍

[@tjgourdy]

I feel empowered now, you really didn't know what you were doing but you did it anyway, 👍 and you will get better the next time

[@guywittamic]

I mean yes, you could have prepped more and been more precise... but you really did bring that back up to like 80-90% and that’s impressive with how much damage was there to begin with! Bravo!! And now I know how I’m going to do my car with fiberglass sheets, resin and Bondo! Thanks for showing us how!! :)

[@gordonsprocketwilmot4142]

Was really good I enjoyed your laid back presentation and did a great day's work well done.

[@OnMyGrizzle]

don't understand how this video has dislikes. Excellent step by step video, great job.

[@youreinluck9627]

OnMyGrizzle thank you

[@braintance7532]

Well done brother really nice finishe

[@mrantone916]

Bro that came out way better than i was anticipating , 🤯

[@jetrito4556]

Thanks for sharing your ideas. Great video.

[@devinbrewer2451]

Wow! This reminds me of the first repair I did on a 1977 Cutlass whenI was about 14 years old. We all gotta start somewhere.Looks pretty good and now you have some tools for next time. Good job!

[@rebeccachamberland5184]

mad respect, i tried to fix what i thought was severe rust damage and gave up. but THIS!? got me motivated to finish it. good job man

[@sicarrioh3395]

Great 1st video. Good job on the fenders. I enjoyed the music.

[@youreinluck9627]

Sicarrio H glad you enjoyed it!

[@tonymeehan7859]

should have used a fiberglass filler on the top, like MarGlas, THEN used the Bondo to level up and finish - that will crack

[@Erek_chapin]

I am now ready to attempt this on my 1993 Ford F350 dually

[@Imwright720]

It turned out really good in the end . You have skills. I hope it doesn’t crack on you. That’s a lot of bondo.

[@riverphilip3486]

Great job, I’ve been intimidated by starting a fiberglass fender but maybe I’ll give it a go!!

[@tjgourdy]

I love his replies to many of these jerks😄 he just brushes the hate easily off his shoulder👍

[@TimHief]

Great example of how to approach fixes like this. I also appreciate that you didn't pretend your truck was going to be transformed into a new looking one, it's a rubber meets the road approach.

[@bigchillin6200]

Looks good I’ve been trying to find a video of someone doing a fender but everyone only does minor rust this helps a lot keep it up!

[@youssefjouma2806]

You did a great job and you have skills.

[@starbouyaj6482]

Background music reminds me of old school games lol

[@my73kustomchevy]

Aye dude good job but imma give you some tips... when doing the glass you sure layer the hole until its close to equal.. then about 1/4 bonda at most... that way over time no cracking.... also a clean area is always key brotha but great job!!

[@youreinluck9627]

Travis Tabucchi Yes you are right, I forgot to take into account that the lip comes out, and ended up using way more filler than I needed haha.

[@kyleborchardt949borchardt7]

you are such a fuking idiot that pisses me off knowing that there's people out there like that that shows people that hack f****** jobs how to fix s*** that's not the right way quit making these f****** piss ass video and put some good videos on that you understandyou didn't know what you're doing you didn't know what damn thing you're doing you're such a f****** joke

[@teresakinney9601]

@@kyleborchardt949borchardt7 go fuckyourself

[@gadsdonflag4289]

How much hardener you should use is VERY much dependant on the temperature you're working in. The hotter it is around you, the less you'll need. 10 drops is all I use for fiberglass resin and I've been doing this since the '80s. As for your bondo work.....use much less hardener (read the directions) than shown here and be SURE you really scuff the outside of the fender before you apply the filler. You applied it right over the old cracked paint. Bad idea...... As for power sanding.....get a good 6 inch orbital air Sander. (Harbor Freight sells them) they work MUCH better than what you had here. They even sell a tiny one that I've used alot for close proximity places the large one can't get into. Also, if you do a small fiberglass repair spot, after sanding and cleaning the area, wet the damaged / cracked area with resin first, then apply your matting on top. The wet resin will hold the matting in place so you can add more resin on top with your small brush. When the matting is thoroughly saturated, let it dry. It will dry slower in cooler temps. When thoroughly hardened, sand it down (80 grit is fine) and THEN apply your body filler. Sand and reapply as needed finishing with 180 grit. Then use a good primer before you apply paint over it. Primer will create a good base for the paint to stick to and you'll be glad you did. Watch this guy (below) video for small repairs (whether on fiberglass or steel) because he's doing it correctly. kzbin.info/www/bejne/an3HiXmsmd-GetU You're welcome......

[@ronirby4496]

Nice Job! Thanks for not blasting the music like a lot of other youtubers. It's been a couple of years since you posted the video, so I'm curious how the repair held up since I'm planning a similar repair to my truck.

[@jamescolon1524]

I laugh at some of the clowns thinking this was done to show people how to get a show quality repair done. This was a video, as he said, to give you a cheap repair to an older truck to save money and make it look better than it did before. Wake up clowns. Great job.

[@bernardrolle716]

Nice result. But u should grind the edges for a better bond, and use more of the fiber Bond to build

[@scotthoward5242]

Was impartial at 1st... however very impressed with your creating the remainder of the 2nd side... nice work on that

[@codyc6975]

Bondo Glass is waterproof where regular bondo ( body filler ) isn't waterproof and bondo glass does have strands of fiberglass in it !

[@nathanmciver3829]

Kind of anoying when I was growing up I would hear "blah, blah, blah bondo buggies" well now being 38 and seeing all sorts of sales and fixes bondo isn't a problem its just as good as welding for some areas. Amazing fix!!!!!!!

[@Sm-ne8ff]

Good job ! Im presently doing the same thing on my 73 F100... Groovy!!

[@Z71__]

Real nice man!

[@kodiakbear3519]

Good job dude !

[@ethanabbott1859]

I would've taped off that light but besides that it looks AWESOME! I'm sure you saved a lot of money

[@godalmightyismysavior197]

They look soo good

[@steveharris1094]

Great job.

[@joem1767]

*blows a tire a week later and the fender explodes again* Kidding, it looks great.

[@MikeSmith-xf5ij]

You can buy new Chevy dually fenders from LMC for about $200. Dodge fenders on the other hand are about $800 so fixing them makes more sense.

[@SchoologyGames]

what is lmc?

[@angelrivera-ty3fu]

I give you a 10 for effort, everything is a learning process just keep going.

[@brianmiller4466]

Git er done! Dont think I’ve ever seen anyone use a belt sander for body work. Still, it looks much better and cheaper than 500 bux (per side) for new flares. Score! Shes jus a 20 footer(look gd from 20’ lol) Added note whenever repairing or jus filling over cracks in fiberglass. Drill a small hole at either end of said crack. These will keep the crack from propagating. Keep at it. 🤘🏻 💪🏻 👊🏻

[@hotdevil1964]

I needed to watch this got a truck w some rust issues now I feel better knowing this

[@gtown_cowboy]

Good job bro!

[@qwestcoast8207]

Gonna give this a try in my 99 Ranger

[@iyamwhite3931]

Eminem is the best freestyle rapper in the world. This young kid is the best freestyle fiberglass fender sculptor in the world. You can make millions kid just being a natural!

[@dustinwheeler4468]

I think I’m ready for mine! Great video and job buddy.

[@Spennyman10]

Good job dude. Looks good.

[@jimmyeddiesmitty]

For a first time video guy it looks amazing, but much much more glass dude.

[@projectblack2462]

The filler is not supposed to be structural, you really dont want it more than 1/8th in thick. Your repair would be more legit with more fiberglass cloth. Build it up, sand it down, then skim coat the whole thing with filler as thin as possible. But cool deal anyways

[@nickkiosk5513]

damn dude that looks mint as fuck good job hope mine is half as good

[@busmirror]

As a 'glass man' there is no way I would do what you did but, I'll give you a tip that'll help you next time. Wet out your mat on a sheet of waxed paper, it'll give it backing and it will hold its shape better. You can work into the repair, see where it's laying in, and you won't even get your hands messy.

[@SteveDavisCarGuy]

Man that’s impressive

[@vza423]

Both impressive and inspirational. I'm off to work on mine!

[@acoupetroop617]

Awesome job bro

[@lauliiliisapigao3513]

Unbelievable bro wouldn't believe it if i never see it with my own eyes u gave me choke ideas hehehehe mahaloz

[@youreinluck9627]

Good Luck with your project!

[@Machewching]

cheee!!!!

[@omaraljaff7682]

This is both the best and worst repair I ever scene being a bondo man painter. considering your skills and the scary job you took on I call that A WIN. quality is the worst but you are a brave dude I tell you that.

[@sadboy8413]

Explain how you would of done

[@ronsmith926]

turned out not bad at all. looks clean and usable without the dept. of transport. looking you up and down.

[@justinraystyles3537]

Great job👍

[@jordanmercredi3740]

Great vid. I gotta do a fender on my dodge

[@antoniomartinez6958]

Good thats how you become a good body man.

[@Machewching]

im gonna copy this to fix my broken side skirt! thanks!!

[@bigred10ify]

Great job but u earned my subscription

[@davidproctor5055]

Looks really good. I have made the mistake in the past of putting on too much Bondo and it cracked. I'm afraid that's gonna happen with this one, a little more fiberglass before putting on a thin layer of Bondo would have been the way to do it. But regardless, the finish was amazing and the basic concept is that anyone can do this, props for that.

[@KUBBI7488]

looks good for old truck ! im working on my 04 silverado myself !

[@mr.rm250rodneylynn8]

Nice job bro! 👍 looks good!

[@brotherbo43]

That works! Good luck 👍

[@FixItYerself]

nice work 👍

[@yaelmartinez4201]

Hey did u use the bondo body fill in the inside of the fender as well ?

[@TheCorystorm]

I’m actually impressed

[@jeffrey4547]

after the first piece of cloth u should have filled it with more cloth or tiger hair and if u use to much hardener in bondo it will make it so hard it is brittle and will crack out over time and u should have put mat or cloth behind all the cracks in fender then grind out the cracks and refill them with tiger hair not bondo never put bondo that thick no more then 1/8 of inch thick only for finish but better to use a gel coat over fiber glass and protect it from water and these fenders flex going down the road from wind never use bondo on them it will crack out i been doing body work for years i hope this helps u on the next one u do and use a hand block to get it so it is not wavy

[@jeffrey4547]

ps all u need is a hand block to do the job just use 80 grit to shape the glass just do it when it is gelled not all the way hard shape it the let harden up then use a thin layer of bondo but i would just use thin coat of glass let it harden up then sand use bondo just to fill it the pits air pockets from the glass and do it by hand way cheaper just as fast and does a way better job

[@Machewching]

jeffrey hollenbeck thanks for the advice i will use it!

[@youreinluck9627]

Thanks for the input!

[@jamieround2072]

is that a small hole u forgot or didn't cover the small hole closer to the cab it's on the right side of the finishing part u been sanding on......... did u run out of time & ump to get that lil hole...... ??? great lil video here.......

[@apuckett1971]

Great video bro. Keep working at it listen to the good advise people are giving you but don't take the criticism to heart. You know now to use more fiberglass and bond for the final touch. I recommend fiberal and fiberallite. Great products and adorable.

[@roverman985]

I've seen worse. Poor folks got poor ways. You get the job done and make the best of what you've got. Yes there is a million things that are wrong with his method but you have to give him a thumb up for trying.

[@speedygee6396]

Explain the million ways then don't leave a single thing put

[@MaNuLaToROfficial]

well done bro

[@wesleeysutton5935]

that much filler has probably cracked alot by now however im curious to see how its held up

[@manuelramirezmagic]

Thank you !!! 🙌

[@midniight]

Any update on how it's doing now?

[@buckmaster5552]

good job. Gives me some directions how not to mess up my project

[@394mo]

I would have used different methods but regardless goob job 👍

[@foxybrown2]

Really dude you can't use a spreader i have never seen that before in 30yrs of doing and watching other people. Oh well if it worked for you. Bravo.

[@youreinluck9627]

foxybrown2 Lots of stuff around to use as a spreader haha, it was fun to get creative !

[@georgerdurden4478]

Try using chicken wire for a skeleton. The fiberglass both sides. I’m afraid that may not be strong enough. Looks a ton better than before.

[@lc4817]

How would you attach chicken wire? We have an even bigger wheel fender to fix.

[@georgerdurden4478]

@@lc4817 I taped it in place. Then fiberglass on the remaining edges. Remove tape. Then used fiberglass mesh and resin on the inside and outside.

[@lc4817]

@@georgerdurden4478 Thank you.

[@jestajuggalo6669]

Great job bro i was just curious about the fender support rod did you redrill and bolt it to your repair or move it to a solid metal part that didnt have bondo, just curious

[@billjones5178]

If Bondo will fill a bad rust spot, why not just make the fender well out of Bondo at the factory, then it would not rust out in a couple years??

[@kevinwiggins8690]

Should have did the whole repair with the fiberglass then use and little bondo and removed the marker light

[@justinarndt5993]

Did you grind the area you glassed? Fiberglass resin adheres to grind Marks. If not prepped properly delamination will happen

[@greddmyles3677]

Good job bro, but you should've grinded the whole area down first thats cracked up and damaged. Cause the area still has paint and filth on it. That Bondo isn't gonna last that long cause the surface isn't properly prepped. Butt it looks good it'll get you by, and you'll know what to do next time 🖒

[@SophiaAphrodite]

Nice work but you can get a replacement flare for like $200 and a rattle can.

[@aaronwarren8389]

I was gonna use this method years back. Problem was I was working for a composite company and my boss said it wont last because of the material the fender was made of. Over a short period of time it would eventually crack and separate. I can't remember the material the fender was made of. I had a 99 ford dually. I still love the job he did though.

[@Leatherkid01]

not bad results.... but u should feather the bodoed edges to the good part more so u dont see the transition .... good job tho.... practice..youd get better at it fast (considering this was your 1st time ... A 😁

[@jasminepina9058]

Awesome I'm repairing 1992 f350

[@JimiHenbricks]

Nice job! Where did you get that cloth and what’s the name of it Could you list your supplies you used

[@kraigstengrim2072]

Chop strand matt. He could of also used is 1708 which has the glass fibers lined up like a cloth material but in this repair he used chop strand matt

[@fabio40]

It's a year later. I bet it cracked already. You should have used fibreglass reinforced Bondo or used more fibreglass cloth and resin first.

[@hobbyautobodyfun9315]

Looks good to me young cat

[@strokenobs___181]

For a good reference man just use a thin line of hardener across the circle of filler great video congrats 👌🏻👌🏻

[@DiscoGreen]

Good video. Thx.

[@hunkydude322]

in the first place that fender looks like its made out of card board LOL.

[@researchandbuild1751]

Its made of fiberglass itself

[@AsmrMcC]

Hello your in luck! First let me say great job I personally think it came out good. I just did my back quarter of my truck and have a question for you. I did exactly what you showed in the video but my question for you is this. Did you bondo over the Fiberglass cloth behind the panel? It works black and I did not see you sanding behind it. Thanks and again great video and tips.

[@youreinluck9627]

i didn't rondo behind the fiberglass, i pretty much used the bondo as a easily sculpt-able material to get the shape just right.

[@AsmrMcC]

Thank you.

[@73Tracker73]

When I look at the back of my fenders, they are 100% fiberglass, and haven't been repaired. That's how the backside is supposed to be, so apparently no need to Bondo over it.

[@atefbaraka2499]

Pls let me know how can I replace the extended part in this fender , my truck is 1991 GMC Sierra dolly

[@youreinluck9627]

atef baraka only ways would be checking around at scrap yards, though they are pretty rare, taking it to a body shop and having them recreate the fender or source one out, since a body shop should have good connections for parts like the fenders, or you’d simply have to recreate it yourself like I did in this video.

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

I have a dash out of a old chevy truck that's cracked I think its a 70 model dash im gonna put in my truck I love the 70s dash but can't afford a brand new one

[@kas0016]

Didn't u have bondo glass?