How to Repair a Dent with Bondo

[@wyatt1153]

For those who are watching, you MUST put a clear coat down after painting. It is not optional. It is NOT way more expensive. THEN wet sand with 2000 and polish. You can never get a gloss match by trying to polish just the paint. 3-4 coats of clear coat and then wet sanding and polish and you can blend the gloss in perfectly. You can get a reasonable quality clear coat in a spray can. The rest of the video is correct. Thanks for this video.

[@tjyau7068]

Pin this please cause clear coat is a must, without the protection its nothing.

[@KyleHidalgo]

For all the critics on this video, its not a video on priming and painting. It's a video on how to use bondo

[@WhiteWizard420]

I'm pretty sure he is trying to explain painting too

[@WhiteWizard420]

I should not here " I guess" when someone is teaching...

[@WhiteWizard420]

I'm not that motivated. 😅 Wtf 😂 He serious too!!

[@HaydenK1998]

How To Properly Repair A Dent: Sand With P80 Paper Mix Filler (U-Pol) Ratio 50:1 Apply Filler (Make As Smooth And Flat As Possible) Sand With P120 Paper Mix Finer Filler To Reduce Chances Of Pinholes (U-Pol) Ratio 50:1 Sand Again With P120 Paper Spray With High-Build Primer (If Using An Aerosol) Sand With P400 Paper Spray With Aerosol That Has Been Colour Matched To Your Car Clearcoat The Car With Lacquer (THIS MUST BE DONE) To Protect The Basecoat (Paint Layer) And Give It More Of A Shine Wait A Minimum Of 3 Days Before Sanding Back The Lacquer With P2000 Wet Sand Paper Then Cut And Buff With A Buffing Compound And Buffing Pad Or Wheel Then Go Over With A Polish Or Swirl Remover Finished

[@TrentMRobertson]

Agreed. He should have hit the primer with 400 before laying color down and the clear coat protective layer is a must. When you sand with 2000, do you do yours by hand or what do you use?

[@HaydenK1998]

Trent Robertson You can just use the paper on its own or use a block, wouldn't use a orbital sander unless you have a lot of experience because you could end up through the clear coat or the base coat

[@isaakzeltser9019]

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[@djstatyk1540]

U forgot the guide coat

[@tonycervantes4816]

@@TrentMRobertson if i use spray can primer .what can i use ." Filler primer " or " sealer primer" can u help me

[@editorzone100]

Dude you are awesome !. Lary, the guy from Drive Clean contacted me and now, Im sending him some pictures of my car. You are a great youtube helper. I appreciate that. :)

[@crizzle_kidz]

we are most definitely getting there

[@NetSecNow]

So, you forgot to sand the primer and feather that. Then providing there isn't any dust/debris in the paint, You then you apply your clear. You then wet sand the clear and compound, then polish it for a flat, glossy surface.

[@FollowerOfChrist589]

NetSecNow 😂🤣

[@alshaifhir]

I was going to ask the same question -- once the initial sanding of the filler is done and the primer is on, I've been led to understand that a wet sanding of primer is a good idea, then base coats with wet sanding between, then clear coat with a final wet sanding, then on to the rubbing compound, etc.. All the wet sanding really does is knock down the orange peel, which can make a big difference.

[@14djfunk]

I detailed cars for a dealership and I agree that it's best to hand buff with the rubbing compound for the first few attempts. Orbital buffers are great time savers and can even take out small scratches in the clear coat, however, they're also the fastest way to take one step forward and two steps back. Something else that I'd never heard of before detailing was clay bars, which are kind of the intermediate between sandpaper and rubbing compound. Anyways, sweet series and keep it up!

[@Rabbit.760]

Claybars strip contaminants embedded in the paint... they are non abrasive unlike sandpaper and cutting compound

[@KUSHaPOTamus420]

obviuosly he has taught you more then you knew because you searched this video he has definetly taught me something and trust me i will follow this video when i am doing my dent repairs not the painting part though

[@joanopyr2178]

This brings back happy memories, Ben, of old cars I've owned that were only on the road thanks to Bondo. When you're a teenager working in a pizza parlor, how else are you going to fix your $500 Volkswagen? I only wish we'd had You Tube when I owned my junkers. I had to figure out Bondo the hard way. Terrific video series! Thanks!

[@RheeDynasty]

thank you so much, this made everything easier. haters will always hate. Great vid!!!

[@mixedboi]

I dont know why some people pick on him, in my opinion it is very professionally done, maybe some wax over the last polish step and nobody would see the difference, well explained and well done

[@chrisengstrom82011]

It would be more helpful if you actually walk us through to the finished product. It's basically like you left us hanging there at the end.

[@CollectorFidelis]

keep doing what your doing Ben!! im learning quite a lot of things here!!

[@MonteOlsen]

Good video. Thanks for the introduction. I am not sure I understand why all the negative comments. You explained it well.

[@dewright729]

I would like to have a bit of fun with this! Thanks for the opportunity!

[@omarsuarez73]

Great demonstration. I've done a really low class bondo 'repair' on my own vehicle. Rolled it, had to drill holes to pull dents, and 4 years late my shit bondo job is still leak proof.

[@Outcast_Family]

How would I do this on a bend? So I have a 92 f-150 small cab and have a dent on the roof towards the back. Above my rear window. How would I go about that? Can u make a video addressing that please, and thank u

[@sjshady0169]

Great video! I'm going to be trying a similar project tomorrow. I drilled a few holes in my fender and use a slide hammer to take out the larger dents. Will that be a problem when applying bondo?

[@edwardgraham8054]

Would this same fix work on a dent that was a little bit shallower, but way bigger (3x4in) in size still work? Or is this to big of a dent to fix with the bondo? Also when your were buffing the are out and the bondo were to come up would would be the best way to replace it? Put more bondo on top, or just peel it off and start over again? Thanks for your help.

[@thectshow6427]

Great video. Thanks!

[@BenLeBlanc1]

Just like to add that when you get into high bondo-ed cars, it is more dangerous than the car was before. Bondo shatters and becomes very dangerous in a crash. Correct me if I'm wrong... Great series though. Keep it up!

[@stupidypfc]

may look sloppy but im pretty sure this tutorial was for a small area...and like he said mask up the rest so it only the spot with the dent. still a good job in my opinion, gonna try it on my pops truck.

[@Jayel805]

Can you use bondo to fill in a hole that goes through the material? Like a scratch that goes through the thickness of a fender, where you can see your hand through it?

[@domingocavazos]

Very informative. Thanks for the video!

[@drewabner120]

Excellent job brother, thanks! Makes me feel confident I can do the project on my own!

[@anthonyboberg4736]

great video this has inspired me to do my own body work and painting rather than getting a shop to do it.

[@jensendl2011]

Lol, if you follow this guys steps your vehicles are going to look like shit.

[@editorzone100]

Thanks for the reply, I've been waiting for these useful tips.

[@editorzone100]

@ CAR&DRIVER What product should I use to fix scratches on my car? Some of them are pretty deep. Thanks,

[@ThumperDana]

How deep of a dent could you repair with bond before you have problems? On the roof of my truck, I have about a 3 inch deep dent and about 6-8 inches as part of the bowl of the dent. Thoughts?

[@djstatyk1540]

I'm not gonna sit here and state left n right what he missed and what he did right or wrong...why you ask? I'll tell you... I typed in "How to..." If you're on this video, ya most likely don't know anything about this process....so at that i say thanks for this video.

[@gilbertvargas74]

Eat your cereal!

[@ernestorodriguez8228]

DJ Statyk well said bro

[@3MAuto]

thanks for your support

[@glock868]

depends if u put the right amount of hardner, wait for the bondo to dry, when dry dig you finger nails into the bondo. if the bondo starts peeling off really easy that means u used too much hardner and the bondo didnt have enough time to stick which means u have to star over again. if the bondo is having a hard time to peel off with ur nails then it means its good and ready to sand. everything else depends on applying coats of primer properly. i hope this helped you

[@merhimike]

Very simple and good demonstration. Thanks

[@shmeagol]

Take a shot everytime he says aggressive.

[@KDD8]

I nearly passed out after this video

[@drfrankenbass]

lmao

[@mrvinson1]

What is the exact brand of liquid sanding compound and car polish you used in the video?!

[@xKrypticHaze]

what kind of white pad is used towards the end and what grit "liquid sandpaper" did you use

[@DEMediaDrive]

Thanks! Very dedicated and informative video!

[@glennwatson3313]

I have a long pretty deep gouge on the metal door panel of my Honda Element. Could this work for that? It does not need to be perfect.

[@riceoobxg]

I have a tiny dent like the one in the video, can I use something to pull the dent or is bondo the only method?

[@darrenlevantonio4786]

Very helpful to my future body repairs......

[@territ905]

Hi Ben, Very professional video but a few questions. I'm getting ready to fix a couple dents in my van and wondered: 1) Does the hardener come with the Bondo or do you buy that separately? 2) Would sanding the primer mean less elbow grease in buffing steps? 3) How much did all the materials cost (seems like you have close to $200 in materials and paint--same as what you'd spend at a body shop. 4) At the end of all that buffing, even with the shine, don't you still need clearcoat to seal everything? This van project will be my first attempt so am trying to make sure I do it right. Thanks for a response...will check back. And thanks for taking the time to provide the rest of us with a how-to video!

[@ogcrestfallen]

dose this technique work if lug nuts from another car "tore" and dented your side panel? I have an immense amount of time and love for my car. I'm hoping I can fix it

[@jameshutch985]

+JCDC1221 try a small patch and then smooth it out using bondo...

[@ogcrestfallen]

+James Hutch yea that's what I heard, thanks for the reply

[@VDuro1]

that was awesome, subscribed, thanks!

[@FayeDom]

Did anyone catch what size grid he said when it's time to sand the car after the primer is applied? I thought I heard him say ... 600 grid or was it 3oo grid and he gave a reason as to why. My laptop is on the fritz a d this newly installed HDD does not provide good volume.

[@kushil]

Good informative Video...

[@jakflak]

Helpful video, thank you.

[@FRIUTNINJA1]

if you want to fill up just the stone chip dents do you have to sand to the metal?

[@michaelhinchey]

what was the grit of sandpaper that you said a finer grit after the aggressive 300?

[@arorasindigo]

1600

[@jordan-ramblinaround2323]

glad i watched this. i'm getting ready to make a cowl hood and i wanted to be sure i knew how to use bondo before i set out to do it.

[@GFo12ce]

I would have like to have seen it done on facia/bumper material also. I think there is a different filler for that manterial? Urethane maybe?

[@TheComputerBender]

Gonna try to do this on my 90 miata.. is there any reason why I can't spray clear over top??

[@greetybiotch]

Owesome!! can you give me all the names of the products you used Thnx

[@SWatchik]

instead of the wet sand and heavy polishing could you not apply a clear gloss laquer clear coat straight away?

[@Elipro427]

Good Video, thank you..

[@JD2010CRAWLER]

I thought this was well done, I will add the steps of wet sanding the primer, base coat and clear coat. Does the clear coat help to dull the new paint which is brighter against the old aged paint? Or is there a blending product out there?

[@carlbs11]

This was indeed a quick and dirty job. Wet sand the primer and use a tack cloth between steps. And if you really want a professional job, go the clear coat route. You can get paint mixed that they say has "clear coat in it", but it's not the same thing. Go to an auto parts store that specialized in paint supplies and they will tell you the sandpaper grits you need for each step and will have the tack cloth's ect that you need. They will also mix your paint can much cheaper than a dealer.

[@adammyers281]

how do I apply bondo on a screw size hole on the rear bumper of an 07 chevy cobalt ??

[@Qapital_J]

I'd say cover the hole from the back with tape or something and make sure the area surrounding the hole has been sanded to allow the bondo to hold itself in place and bridging the gap the hole made.

[@Qapital_J]

I'd say cover the hole from the back with tape or something and make sure the area surrounding the hole has been sanded to allow the bondo to hold itself in place and bridging the gap the hole made.

[@Qapital_J]

I'd say cover the hole from the back with tape or something and make sure the area surrounding the hole has been sanded to allow the bondo to hold itself in place and bridging the gap the hole made.

[@secondstance3380]

Thank you; very helpful, and enlightening Video! - 👍

[@ufopulse]

can I use bondo on my face? got a few dents to fill in...lol

[@carhead9397]

years and years ago when I was a kid learning how to work on cars I offered my labor for free at a local body shop. I actually got payed after I learned a little. But the experience I got was well worth it.I have saved and earned thousands over the years.

[@poopl00p3r]

As a 19 year old just now getting into cars and mechanic stuff I wish I could have done done something like that when I was younger. Instead I was playing midnight club and burnout. My truck is kind of a junker but it has the little engine that could. Best thing about it is that it is a classic mini truck. B2200.

[@vistron888]

+sam strothers I suspect Edward wasn't much younger than 19 when he said he was a 'kid'.

[@poopl00p3r]

V T if you're in America and you're 19 you're still a kid by my estimation.

[@srarcade]

I feel like i'm watching Chris Elliot fix a dent.

[@tonycervantes4816]

What kind of primer u used bro

[@Gsavage1]

Love your videos!

[@peg372]

Awesome vid yo!

[@tharanp]

Can you please list all the products name that was used in this whole process. Thank you

[@elite200hypex7]

What are all the products you used

[@aconfusedazn]

There's a great show on the Drive Network here on KZbin. It's called Drive Clean. They show some awesome detailing tips.

[@manuelitorios7776]

What saing paper you used stard to finich the jod coming like t perfet goog jod men

[@602Mikey602]

Thank you for this video

[@knottreel]

When should I use Bondo glass as opposed to just Bondo?

[@gospeedracer40]

Hey great video, getting ready to my " 1984 Diesel Grand wagoneer" via you tube

[@ronniebuicks5569]

good job man

[@betareybill9400]

Your vehicles paint color is on the driver side door where the vin # is...it'll be something like 'PS2' or something to that affect...a 2-4 letter/digit code...with that code you can find your vehicles paint code at pretty much any Automotive shop

[@thespearsyspinmikespears3419]

Good video

[@greetybiotch]

beautifully done...please send me all the info about the products you used in this video but the type or kind of sand paper too please send me more info thnx ;)

[@timotheustp]

nice job!!!

[@weeverob]

at 7:26, "much finer grit" would be???

[@jodipoouahi-cummings932]

Do I have to put clear coat at the very end?

[@bobsacamano3924]

I see those harbor freight screws and hose clamps in the background

[@BenAndJerry21]

Would a professional shop use bondo?

[@anthonykidd7978]

The car has a clear coat from the factory... Why wouldn't you put a clear coat on the repair?

[@captlarry-3525]

because many paints have just as much gloss, and who needs the extra steps ?

[@1crocodilekid1]

what about the clear coat?

[@berniec3903]

No gloss? Or is can already glossed?

[@sgtdrinkho]

Awesome thanks!!!

[@carter29288]

I’ve heard SO many different opinions on putting filler on paint or bare metal. Some say it don’t matter. Some say it needs to be bare metal. I’m gonna go with it doesn’t really matter

[@Mikefngarage]

got more info on bondo on my channel if you dont find what you need here

[@MendozaEd]

Thank you!!

[@chancepantswindham7745]

The whole don't sand too long is bullshit. Unless you just keep the sander on there for five minutes just for shits and giggles. I have never had anything warp

[@eskalaid718]

you should do a diy on how to refinish rims

[@TrentMRobertson]

THAT'S how you know the ratio for hardener! It would be nice if they would have better instructions on the can. Thanks for the tip!

[@west_park7993]

Make several small holes with the drill. the bondo will go trough the holes and will hold stronger. The bondo smells sweet and is strongly carcinogenic. Ask people of East Palestina, Ohio. The polyester paste has free monomers, they evaporate, they smell sweet. DO NOT inhale! Work outdoors. Close jar when not in use!

[@west_park7993]

Do not touch bondo with bare hands. the chemicals go tru the skin.

[@agurobe]

Dont you need to sand the primer with 800 or something to make it smooth.When ever i primed it felt grity afterword so i had to sand to smooth it out.

[@jakekelleycustoms]

Yeah at the body shop I worked at we used 400 grit wet sand on primer. 600 grit works too

[@busadood1441]

Bondo is a brand name!

[@Dr_Xyzt]

Well, that's a dent that stretches the metal. What about dents that crease the metal? I would imagine that the paint shop can mix you a can of clear-coat if you can already get the paint.

[@Mustangladyme]

No sanding the primer or or adding clearcoat? Oh oh. Is this single stage paint?

[@zacharytrosclair6378]

wht if your using plasti dip for paint

[@antoniskonstantakis5474]

half ass job .....he never sand the primer

[@ilikewendysthebest]

After sanding and priming, would it be appropriate to use touch up paint in a bottle rather than aerosol?

[@RndomFX]

it'll never be right without a clearcoat. in fact a lot of paint match companies modify their clear coats to enhance their paints even and allow it to match correctly, but you need the clearcoat for the depth and shine. but at least it is a basic repair. this is also WHY a body shop charges a person so much for doing such things, there is way more to it really.....heh remember the days of uh oh better get makko and car shops painting your car for like $50, but you got what you paid for. Those days are gone though.