Metal Reinforced Bondo - Rusty Hole Repair

Rust has eaten through my basment door. Is all hope lost or can I fix it with Bondo's Metal Reinforced formula?

[@Janeair41....]

Thank you. My husband has passed away, he was a Renaissance man along with being a handyman. Now I am left to do these honey do projects. Please take care of yourselves 🌹💯

[@mericanhoney]

Sorry to hear about your husband passing. I admire the fact you are rolling up your sleeves 💪

[@Lovestofish58]

Thanks for this posting this DIY video! I've been researching for a solution to repair & restore rusted out metal lawn chair legs, and this seems to be the best shot at getting a few more years use out of them. I loved your thorough step-by-step instructions - very helpful for a "never done-it" beginner. 😎 Also loved watching the sped-up section of painting the doors. It was almost therapeutic to watch and probably made anyone who has tackled painting wish all paint jobs could be so easy and quick! Lol! 😁🤣

[@carmendoerr9809]

I finally found the video that I was looking for. Thank you so much! Loved the outcome because I'm getting ready to fix a baker's rack that has a bunch of rust and also holes. This metal bondo is perfect for this! This video was excellent because it helps beginners like myself save some cute wrought iron baker's rack and planters.

[@mericanhoney]

Happy to help! I'm not sure what kind of baker's rack you're talking about, but I wouldn't put bondo in the oven. It's not food safe by any means.

[@carlspeicher5394]

Wonderful video! For the most part we don't have basements in California, where I live, but this could translate to all kinds of other repair. Nice trick using the styro filler for a back support!

[@mericanhoney]

Thanks for watching!

[@quazimoto5241]

Awesome video! I was looking for a way to patch the corner of a metal door that has rusted through. I was going down the rabbit hole of metalworking and started to get intimidated and was even considering just buying a new door. After seeing this video, I realized your method in this video is the perfect solution for me! Thanks for talking us through your process and explaining it so well. Your video gives me the confidence to try to fix it myself!

[@mericanhoney]

Happy to help!

[@paultetreault9243]

Just fixed my rusty, leaky mailbox with Bondo, thank you so much for the how-to!

[@mericanhoney]

Happy to help!

[@davidedmonds3883]

Usually things that smell like this work real good...I love it!

[@mericanhoney]

🤠

[@caninetrainingandbehavior3232]

This video was very helpful. I have a metal deer statue (yard art) in my yard. One of the antlers was already broken off when I bought it (at a great discount.) I've been wondering how to fill the gap and now I know! Thanks for the details you included in your descriptions. You've got a very positive attitude. Keep up the good work!

[@mericanhoney]

Happy to help!

[@nexpro6985]

Do not copy this method! Watch a video from someone that knows what they are doing.

[@lizahearns7078]

@@nexpro6985what it wrong with this method?

[@horrorview]

YAAAAY! Thanks dude! You helped me decide on a way to tackle a bunch of little rust holes around my bulkhead door ;) Cheers!

[@mericanhoney]

So happy I could help!

[@paulneale988]

Great video. Our metal roof on our pergola is beginning to rust in a few places. I’ve never used Bondo before, but I picked up the professional high bond to stop the rusting and your video gave me the confidence to try it. This can came with a cream hardener instead of the liquid but I think I can handle it. Thanks

[@mericanhoney]

Try to remove as much rust as possible before applying Bondo. Bondo is more for fixing holes rather than stopping rust.

[@tracih.4488]

Thank you so much for this great instructional video!!! My project turned out absolutely perfect!!! I am a lady and was hesitant of my ability to attempt such a project. You are truly amazing American Honey!!! ❤❤❤

[@mericanhoney]

So glad to hear this! I'm happy that I can be helpful

[@brianclark2119]

I'm curious about using the foam filler as a backing. I've seen this approach used in auto body repair with poor results. It seems as though rust on panels is a result of moisture trapped on the inside surfaces, where it sits for long periods and the foam will just be more likely to hold and trap this moisture causing more and quicker rust formation. It would make more sense to attempt to address the moisture coming from the back or sides and allow trapped moisture to instead drain away. I would use a sheet metal patch and any bondo product once the moisture issue was addressed.

[@anthonylawlor9130]

Using the foam filler is not a good idea, it ruins the bond area for the bondo. Better just fill with bondo, you have compatibility issues.

[@mericanhoney]

It seems to have worked awesome. For the hole at the bottom, I would have needed gallons of bondo. I needed something to fill the void. It worked 🤷‍♂️

[@FinlWoman]

Exactly what I needed. It always interesting to see negative comments on a free fantastic video:( I'll be back. Thanks American Honey!

[@mericanhoney]

Glad to hear it! Welcome to the channel 🙌

[@zacharyhaupert4348]

One thing I’d suggest is to put a clear coat or epoxy over any aluminum or iron outside projects… Water runs off it and it should keep you from having to repaint or continue to repair. I’m no expert so different projects have different needs so take this with a grain of salt. 👍

[@DaDaDo661]

Actually car wax works very well. Reapply every 6 months

[@FinlWoman]

@@DaDaDo661 good tip - do you apply to the entire item or only where the hole was fixed? thanks

[@DaDaDo661]

@@FinlWoman I'd do the entire thing

[@FinlWoman]

@@DaDaDo661 thank you:)

[@davida871]

Looks like it did the job. Thanks for the video 👍

[@mericanhoney]

🙂

[@InternetDude]

This will be fine for a while but eventually the foam will hold moisture behind and cause a wider rust patch down the road.

[@nonedispose7420]

Great job!!! It should work on rusted car rockers as well. Will try when a get an old SUV with that problem in a few months. It's got to be better than rust showing thru the metal. Nothing to lose but getting some experience working thru these issues and make changes as needed. LOL 😆😅🤣😂

[@mericanhoney]

Good luck

[@channi101]

Beautiful job

[@mericanhoney]

😊

[@johnakagi1088]

Good basic how to. Thanks.

[@blackenigma1054]

That was pretty good and i’ve heard of fiberglass bindi but not metal infused bindi…..At any rate thanks for sharing that.👍🏿😂

[@mericanhoney]

Thanks for watching 🙌

[@iurbantv]

Very good video

[@mericanhoney]

Thanks!

[@v1-vr-rotatev2-vy_vx31]

Had some vertical posts on my front porch, code States 4x4s are in code however, I had 6x6s and some of the wood rotted, ground out all the wood that was rotten, still had more than a 4x4 to comply with code, Body filler doesn't work good on wood on houses it will fall off eventually, use Corvette patch, Kitty hair ,fiberglass strand with polyester resin, it will last forever and the weather won't bother it.

[@mericanhoney]

I fixed rot In about 10 of our windowsills. Before using bondo I picked out all of the rotted wood and treated with Minwax Wood Hardener. Also I believe I primed with oil primer as well. That was 10 years ago now and they have held up great! I think that prep work is key.

[@mericanhoney]

I will check out Corvette patch. Is it a two part product that you mix?

[@RideFar]

Nice job, great vid, thanks. Wish you had shown how you you handled the inside of the door... especially dealing with the spray foam thru that open hole. Bondo interior side too? I could see you painted interior side but not how it was done.

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

I had no idea this kind of repair was doable. Hey, I'm new to this stuff.

[@mericanhoney]

Welcome to the channel 🙌

[@joaogustavodelimateixeira6816]

A thin sheet of tungsten or ceramic, depending on the damage to the bodywork, can be placed behind the hole and place the melted magnesium under casting over it. It's more professional work. Molten magnesium is a good metal for filling car holes in the bodywork, then just do the cabling.

[@gimmefuel7268]

Great video buddy. I enjoyed it. 😎👍🏻👍🏻

[@mericanhoney]

Thank you my friend 🙌

[@deebee3901]

Initially I said to myself "why didn't he hire a mig welder and weld in a few patches"? Then I thought "maybe this will work". I'd be very interested to know how it is holding up after 12 months. I'd love a new video of the same.

[@jimlaporta8573]

People, if you use a wire brush in a drill, get one larger that an 1 1/4" like this guy used.

[@mericanhoney]

I wish I had used a bigger one. Thanks for watching 🙌

[@chuckminzenberger7590]

great video, thank you!

[@mericanhoney]

🙌

[@darrellkidd5177]

Good job, but two words for you: paint roller (LOL). You'd still need the brush for cutting in, but the roller would greatly speed up the painting. Keep up the good work.

[@mericanhoney]

Yeah, I was being a little lazy. I don't like cleaning up oil paint. I do this thing where I load up my brush with paint in-between coats, and stick it in a cup of water. The oil paint and water don't mix so my brush stays fresh until I need it again. I feel I might regret trying this with a roller

[@amygordon1712]

That was very helpful, thanks!

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Is it harder to sand than regular bondo ?

[@Loipoy]

Honestly I don't remember. Maybe a little. It definitely wasn't terrible

[@pstreetgarage7304]

@@Loipoy thanks

[@peterhughes4258]

Looks good

[@mericanhoney]

Thanks!

[@rosedavid5174]

Do you think I could use this on a thin rusty fire pit, that I'd like to turn into a flower planter? Should I use stainless steel flexible mesh in the bottom of the pit for extra reinforcement?

[@mericanhoney]

I'm not an expert, but if you try it, the wire mesh is probably a good idea. It would probably require multiple coats. It's gonna be messy.

[@mericanhoney]

Also, I'm not sure how the chemicals involved will interfere with you growing plants. I definitely wouldn't eat anything grown in it. Take a wif of the bondo and you will know what I mean

[@alscompleteoutdoor9091]

I patched my boss plow with this stuff last year and it held up well...honestly the only reason I think it failed in spots is it was too late in the year and it couldn't get the proper temp for the chemical reaction to take place as it was supposed to

[@daxinventor3542]

Good job. It looks really great. I wonder how long the metal reinforced bondo will hold back the water.

[@mericanhoney]

Thanks! So far so good. It even sounds like metal when you tap on it

[@Mechanicalcircus]

Next tine you paint take a 40 grit flap disc and polish that baby before priming and painting. Paint it with some High temp paint since it gets direct sun

[@mericanhoney]

Good idea

[@susanguee9477]

is it necessary to put on the'\" RUST REFORMER INSTANLY PROTECED PAINTABLE SURFACE " ?

[@mericanhoney]

probably not. I felt like it couldn't hurt

[@adimart2214]

Would you recommend this method for a classic car in rusty floor pan repair? lol

[@mericanhoney]

I am no expert, but you might need a welder

[@yeehaw398]

2 years has it held up. Bondo on a car with rust, it will come back up.

[@kennethhuff7158]

Good job.

[@mericanhoney]

Thanks! Welcome to the channel 🙌

[@arncj18]

need to do this on a cast iron white kitchen sink, rust hasn't eaten through yet, do you by chance have experience with metal putty? or should i go with your bondo. I'll try to find the closest brand since i live in europe but rustoleum is found everywhere

[@mericanhoney]

😬 oh man, I don't know what to tell you. I am not familiar with "metal putty?" I have also never used bondo under the waterline. I have heard of people "re glazing" old white cast iron sinks and bathtubs. But I'm not familiar with the process 🤷‍♂️

[@weliftnation2418]

How much drops of hardner did you use?

[@mericanhoney]

Follow the can, but what I said in the video is that I used 35 drops for a golf ball size portion of bondo. I am accustomed to the regular bondo hardener that is more like toothpaste. The liquid hardener that comes with the metal reinforced is a new thing for me

[@Tx.La-Z-Boy]

. Well I aint Never; seen anybody mix Bondo in a cup, or with a paint stick. should have used a spreader on a piece of pasteboard or something .I guess I'll finish the video and see how effective the spreader stick is.

[@mericanhoney]

I am not a body shop pro by any means. That said, I've mixed at least 5 gallons of Bondo in Solo cups over the years. It gets the job done for my purposes.

[@137ronix]

What grit sand did you use?

[@mericanhoney]

@@137ronix I can't remember, but you can't go wrong with 120

[@nate9221]

Did you have any problems with the Bondo adhering to the rust converter?

[@mericanhoney]

No problem. I have used regular bondo extensively to fix wood rot in the window sills of my old stone house. I've never had an issue with it sticking to primed wood. 15 years later, they are solid as a rock!

[@nate9221]

@@mericanhoney that's great news. Thanks for the peace of mind

[@MisdaadKanaal2K22]

Nice

[@paulettepier5526]

GREAT JOB !! what color did u use to top coat??

[@Billy-wk3vv]

thanks

[@mericanhoney]

Yes Sir!

[@wildwoodtop]

Like the foam idea 🤟

[@mericanhoney]

It Works!

[@TboneDuggins]

@@mericanhoney I've heard spray foam attracts moisture and can make the rusty spot worse in the long run. Is this correct?

[@mericanhoney]

@@TboneDuggins , Thanks for watching! I don't see why it would. Spray foam insulation is designed for home building applications. It's been widely used for years. If it attracted moisture, I think we'd all know about it.

[@TboneDuggins]

@@mericanhoney yeah I've used it a million times but yeah IDK for sure just what I hear

[@robertarthurs328]

I will never buy a car or eat a birthday cake from this person

[@memphis_sean8169]

It worked, what more can you hope for 👍

[@mericanhoney]

🤠

[@strafto04]

Doesn't the foam soak in water?

[@mericanhoney]

I don't think so. It's not at all spongelike when it hardens

[@billganas467]

the foam will dry up , turn into a powder and fall out of the patch , that don't matter, it was only there to support the Bondo. After the Bondo sets , the foam is no longer needed

[@mericanhoney]

@@billganas467 🙌

[@jcfontanive]

what's the music? I really like that guitar

[@mericanhoney]

Thanks man! It's actually a tune that I wrote for this other video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnfGfnV4o6-Ja9ksi=nOSWLTSXTOPYP6tS

[@martinalbert5653]

How did things work out?

[@user-jr2yt2nz2d]

A legitimate time to wear a mask. I see what you did there ;)

[@mericanhoney]

Thank You for noticing what I did there. 😁

[@larrywoodruff7530]

Cool, no need for welding patch panels anymore, now people will do their own bodywork on vehicles, save a fortune.

[@mericanhoney]

Yes!

[@ikstrucking3289]

Would have used bondo strictly on bare metal

[@donalddesnoo5303]

Cut out a piece of scrap aluminum paint the area drill half dozen holes rivet or screw add body filler. the foam traps water 🥴 you'll be back rhere

[@mericanhoney]

This foam is used in all kinds of building applications and does not attract moisture. I am not worried.

[@robertplas3947]

Well its all very nice. However, I think if you spent the time to refinish your doors using the POR15 system your rust problems would be eliminated. I would have put something like a cardboard backing over the door and filled with the bond rather than using great stuff. It's made to seal air leaks, not to interact with Bondo. But, it's your hack.

[@mericanhoney]

It worked great! Thanks for watching

[@robertplas3947]

@@mericanhoney Will you be posting another video follow up of the doors rusting again?

[@mericanhoney]

Brother, I'm sorry that my video seems to have peed in your cheerios.

[@nxthxntbx08]

Someone sprayed that stuff on my car Beofre I bought it to cover a rust hole. Rather sheepish. Pulled off a bit easily too

[@mericanhoney]

Spray foam?

[@tristantaylor444]

For stuff like that bondo is ok but please keep the stuff away from cars 😂

[@mericanhoney]

I've never used it on a car. I bought an old stone house 15+ years ago. I fixed lots of rotted windowsills with regular bondo, and they hold solid even today

[@rockyk1395]

Video waaay to long. Talk too damn much. Video went straight into a lame ass instrumental while top coating it and didn't even show the complete finish 😂

[@mericanhoney]

Cheer up my friend, it's almost the weekend ;)

[@ashliebenfield3817]

Shutty! Ever heard of "If u can't say something nice"? Taking the time to be a dick and post it though? We're u mad bc he didn't try an use Elmer's like u would have? I don't have self control when it comes to assholes and that's not gonna change.

[@Chickle78]

Your so funny.....

[@mericanhoney]

I try to be, but my wife just thinks I like to hear myself talk. I do, but that's besides the point 🤣

[@nexpro6985]

This repair won't last long. Bondo is designed to stick to bare metal.

[@mericanhoney]

Thanks for watching! Bondo will adhear to all sorts of prepared surfaces. I used it to repair rotted windowsills in my old stone house 10+ years ago and it is holding Strong!

[@Jaythesparrow]

Ah yes, the cheap way of fixing a car. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@mericanhoney]

Hey Two Genders, welcome to the channel! Yes, It's been done before

[@edwardmartinez9459]

C Not worth it cheaper and better to replace it with plastic or new mantel door kit.

[@mericanhoney]

Cheaper to replace the door? No sir. This cost me less than $85

[@dicktomasko1553]

Doesn't stick to paint. Clean bare metal.

[@mericanhoney]

It sticks fine to the primer I used. I wouldn't want to apply Bondo to a finished surface. Primer on the other hand is designed for stuff to stick to it