Putting BONDO/Body Filler On EPOXY PRIMER - Paint And Body Tech Tips

[@diyautoschool]

Here's some lessons on DOING IT RIGHT and Saving Money.. Thanks for watching

[@jeffdeppe5504]

Thanks for all your videos - I have been doing bodywork since I was 16 that's 40 years and you help me learn the new products.

[@gregasper5211]

50 yrs I never was taught to epoxy

[@wazup3333]

Do you put the epoxy primer onto bondo before topcoat or is that also unnecessary?

[@michaelrichter1465]

Good info on filler and application methods. When Pete is in this mode of instruction ( a little less screaming and eyes bugging out lol ) he is very helpful. His years of experience are shared FOR FREE and I am grateful for that. Thanks Pete.😀

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

Well said …. Pete is definitely passionate still and has a great way of real world inspiring

[@rudimurga7034]

😮😊

[@blucheer8743]

Too true reminds me of my ol pop! Lol

[@stevelawrencejr7723]

I think he's going deaf and has anger issues.

[@mikem5475]

​@@stevelawrencejr7723doesn't matter he's a great teacher

[@bobbymenzie9853]

This guy is 100% correct on procedures for body repair I've been in the business for 50 years and he knows what hes talking about without a doubt I'm from Springfield Missouri

[@josephgalaska9031]

Wow. I’m so happy I found your Channel. I got certified in auto-body and refinishing 30 years ago. I have not done a car or repair in 25 or so years, because I landed in a different career. I got a square body chevy to restore and teach my sons, and was a little lost at all of these “experts” and how much things have changed. But, they have not changed as much as these “experts” say. Im thankful.

[@johnmane112]

I have been putting bondo on bare metal for over 25 years and counting. I havent had one complaint or redo. hi minnie and pete. love the new shop n videos. thx for the videos yall

[@gregcampbell3064]

Pete I had to smile at all the things like the honey, the less expensive body filler, 36/40 grit, cardboard, and similar dent puller is exactly how I teach my high school school auto body students, Students do learn metal straightening using traditional hammer and dolly techniques too. Keep up the good work and you are correct and enjoy your videos and learn something every time even after almost 40 years of doing this.

[@prawnstar9213]

Any school that still has a shop class is THE BEST! We’ve lost them in Minneapolis

[@jamesardis5086]

Ive been watching pete for over ten years now and hes the only guy ill listen to,i used to work for a man that would scream and cuss you out when hes teaching you the right way to do something and i learned a whole lot thats why i love to watch my friend pete get in your face and tell you the business with no bullshit and if you dont like it you get the 🖕

[@ShawnHarker]

Your the first person who explained about the factory etching. Thanks. I thought after sanding down to bare metal I would have to epoxy spray. That will save me time and money. That's for your time and knowledge.

[@charlesgibson1492]

Been restoring cars for years and I appreciate you're very knowledgeable videos and sharing your experience

[@thomasmackin3238]

Pete, thanks for being straight with people who think they have to buy expensive products instead of having skills!! Great channel

[@tobyclinard8287]

Finally somebody that knows what there talking about 👍

[@petergay2568]

Vicious yet hilarious and very informative! I like every other novice don't have clue and have watched several confusing and contradictory videos and figured I have to spend big bucks on epoxy primer. Vicious Pete has set me straight! I love the idea that all of this can be relatively cheap and all of us should get off our asses and work it! Lol

[@tintshady2049]

Someone is feeling feisty this morning! Tellin' like it is, love it

[@lancekelleykirksharpgoodfr142]

Pete when you're this calm and collected I can actually listen. Take more of than gummy bears it's working for you. Lance from Maui WowWee

[@juveraposo3169]

Good to know the old school way is still the best . I’m learning that as I get older and seeing these “new ideas” and ways aren’t the best. My friend Pete and Minnie. That’s who I’m following 😊

[@michaeldougherty6653]

Dude my favorite thing to use for mixing mud is a cheap sheet of glass. A 12"x16" piece is like 8 bucks at lowes. I glued it to a piece of wood just to make it easier to hold and push against. But the reason i like it is when the mud first dries I can take a razor blade and scrape it right off EASY. I used an old junk mirror in a pinch one day and it just stuck with me haha. Thanks for the vids man.

[@rondrew2857]

The angle across the trunk hinges is a great idea!

[@petergoodwin2465]

Exactly how my tradespeople taught me 35 years ago Pete. Nice work mate.

[@skysharksingh]

I love the way you speak! Just amazingly honest and real all day every day. Thanks for the great information Sir! You Rock

[@805paulwatson]

Love watching your videos I have a company that we strip bodies and epoxy seal. We use 4-5 ways depending on the car to completely strip the metal. After stripping we clean the body really well. Then we powder coat a epoxy primer that is specifically made for liquid and body filler top coating. It sands great we apply really thick so when it is sanded down you don’t hit bare metal. It turns much lighter so you can see your lows really well when sanded Because it is done through electricity and current I can fill inside the panels inside and out underneath, dash belly top bottom, 100% of the car body. You do have to do a light sand before you apply body filler.

[@JamesBond-op3ce]

Pete….thank you… you’re way of teaching is my way of best learning 👍👍👍

[@anthonysaoulidis6340]

Thanks for the tips on spreading the bondo technique for filling the hail dings

[@dwightholden2491]

I watched your Video on the Rustang,Where you were working on the Back light corner panels,and Enjoyed your work video,and Yuuppp,Hope you get your money back on tree,and Prayers for Prompt healing on your Knee Operation,Be Well,Be Blessed,THANK YOU !😜😀👍...

[@DoktorJeep]

Thank you Pete. This is not the first time you recommended plastic honey. I have been using it and it's great. I even used it on bondo-glass for a repair and made it perfectly spreadable. Thanks again.

[@deankay4434]

I enjoy every opportunity to learn and make it stick. Thanks so much Pete!

[@jeremyr7147]

For real Pete! Im going bondo glass to metal on my hand made panel I spent days on, im confident it's the best way. Thanks buddy

[@michaelking3542]

Pete, this is some of the greatest info that i've heard on primer and body filler....great content...👍👍

[@christophernundal4408]

He puts it on like a true pro fact. Pete makes it look so easy. If you think it's easy you should try it.

[@abnerwhite9055]

I TRUTHFUL ENJOY YOUR SCHOOL!!! YOU'RE THE TRUTH

[@kenbaustin4533]

Nice info on the bondo spreaders............. never knew that about the different color bondo spreaders!

[@WebenHad]

Thanks Pete, great tips … bought my first can of honey this week.. could not figure out how you get that smooth plastic.. got it

[@JOMaMa..]

Good video Mr.Pete thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience

[@levipalfrey9652]

Just getting into painting my project and I sure do love all your knowledge pete!! Thank you for all the advice and what you should do on body work and paint

[@abaidhussain3316]

My friend Pete first time I ever commented on your channel..Pete love the way you communicate with people with your knowledge…I been in the body game 18 yrs now …keep the good knowledge coming mate.

[@diyautoschool]

Thanks for the comments and support

[@hotrodmercury3941]

Please make more vids. I've gotta repair my car and this is god tier knowledge

[@vmaxmuscle5612]

Wow I learned a lot , thanks Pete ! Your a good teacher , straight to the point and show exactly how to do it ! Straight truth !

[@derrickwebb7230]

I like pete. Great knowledge

[@timmiller260]

Your hero in my book good to see steps and i try to polish my 67 stangit was painted 7yearsago

[@dwightholden2491]

I see You learned as I did thru the years,Keeping it Right,And Rolls out Probably better than Factory assembly line Perfect,Awesome job Bub !🤔🧐😀👍🙏,Keep up the Awesome work...

[@richarcruz7843]

My friend Pete thank u thank u for all ur knowledge ure a true inspiration to all of us thank u 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ChrisHurley-gh3qm]

I'm a DIYAS disciple. Love your channel Pete!

[@woodersonandmelbatoast6043]

Some guy made a video about “why you never put Bondo on bare metal” and it was like a 10 minute video of him peeling off filler from an unprepped surface and the comments section just lit him on fire 😂 and then he pins his comment at the top saying “sorry, guys, I’m just learning this auto body stuff and didn’t know”. That’s a guy that decided “I’m gonna make an auto body video and give shitty advice even though I haven’t been doing this that long”. So be careful what advice you take from KZbin 😂. PS, this channel, Sylvester customs and MakeitKustom are very very good channels to follow. Always learning something from them every video they post and it’s reliable.

[@diyautoschool]

Yeah i saw that video. And that’s what I’m talking about. If he was a square guy he’d remove the video instead of leaving it up for people to get the wrong message. Instead he leaves it there to watch so he can get hits on his KZbin channel. Stupid selfish jerk. You k ow most people done read the comments on instructional videos.

[@delirioushr7222]

Love it! Could not stop laughing. Best teacher!

[@privateprivate1865]

My favorite Camaro is the 70 too. You got good taste Pete!!!

[@danieltalarico620]

If you look at the material data sheet for PPG VP2050 it does say to sand primer with 80 grit and can apply body filler over it. now that is from PPG Vibrance line

[@diyautoschool]

And that’s exactly what I’m talking about.

[@danieltalarico620]

@@diyautoschool where do you find your filler? my Jobber is Arnold Motor Supply and just wondering if i can get it through them

[@diyautoschool]

I used to get it in Dallas. I purchased 8 cases before I moved to Moab. And still have some left. I don’t know where to get it here probably online only. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@scottrussell4488]

Back in the early 90's we had a PPG rep recommend DP90 under filler. It seems that they will tell you anything to sell more paint. Paint store sold plastic mixing boards,of course they told us that cardboard was not recommended. Keep up the Good work Pete!

[@hickeyskustomresto]

I have a plastic board, because a rep once said so....truely an unpractical piece of crap. Paper and cardboard is fine. They say it takes moisture away.... make you wonder what dried out old crap they're using... lol For years I used random pieces of sheet metal

[@pickleball_tomorrow]

I love my friend Pete.

[@dereklovestits2221]

Nice demonstration. Very thorough and informative. Thanks, Pete

[@Mr.Boriqua-bk3cr]

Ok, Im subscribed. This guy brought me back to my old school military technical training days. This is OG. Love it, do it right.

[@cameronlilly4814]

It'll be interesting seeing results. My truck is an original Bondo-mobile. Bondo applied to steel, with de-lamination following. During repairs, I figured I'd try epoxy primer ahead of Bondo so that at least the metal itself was sealed when the filler fell off. I will try very thin layers, and I have done the metalwork to the best of my ability (it's crap by pro standards, but I am proud of it -go figure).

[@marekskok]

great video thanks i also new that you put bondo on bare metal i was convuse when i watch diferent video thanks again .

[@davidtijerina7728]

Thanks for the real education on body repairs. I learned a lot and thanks to you, my project is coming along fucking awesome and saving $$ in the process due to watching all your videos.

[@mr.preston743]

I did not grab a seat before watching. I had to sit down and I fell on my Ass! Pete you’re the educator buddy, keep up the great videos!

[@psydalone801]

I'm roughly 20 years of repairing/ restoration, old cars and there are many variables involved

[@christinar7864]

Thanks a pant load for the video Pete. Excellent information.

[@chrismorris553]

Great info. Feels like my old school dad exasperated and hammering the info into my brain. :)

[@PC-iv5so]

I've actually been ignoring epoxy primer because everyone says it overrated.. until I realized I was about to put bondo filler on a galvanized panel... thankfully I caught it before I went to paint.

[@joeferrell4614]

RT Brother thanks for all the info, I greatly appreciate it...

[@gorrillacgorilla405]

You're the best Pete!

[@jrh9267]

Autobody is funny. Everyone and their brother used to do autobody in some hole in the ground back in the 80's and thinks they're chip Foose. Quality, modern body fillers have zinc in them (zinc chromate is what makes a panel galvanized) and they do a great job at keeping rust at bay. For every handful of bondo applied over epoxy in some concours restoration shop, there's several tonnes of bondo applied DTM all over the globe.

[@JeffreySharpe-x8r]

Always Like your videos.. I like your Style, No BS just Truth !!!

[@christinefernandez4551]

Great video.Thanks Pete

[@robertbyers7275]

You are the best Pete right on bud

[@MrLastnightat12]

Awesome videos man. I mess with body work and bondo for about 17 years since I was 16 but you help make a lot of since of the shit I've messed up.

[@JohnDoe-ud2cc]

With the factory etching, that is a chemical bond. They do this because the metal is perfectly smooth, not sanded or any other mechanical tooth for adhesion. If you are restoring and body working, that is mechanical bonded. So when it sand blasted it is made ruff and then when epoxied after you get a good mechanical and chemical bond. Sand blasting creates a lot of heat and everything I’ve ever had sand or media blasted comes back worped and wavy. Dustless with water is cool and prevents heat warpage. I have been in the trade for 30 years and I always put the filler directly on the bare metal and have never had an issue with it. I actually try to only use one type of primer from start to finish. I don’t like have different layers of different stuff because they all shrink at different rates. These days I only use valspar DTM from start to finish. In the old days I used variprime and ERO prime.

[@markd4838]

Nice video Pete... 👍

[@Hwyhogg]

I’ve seen you use the BONDO brand sir. Love your content 👍🇺🇸

[@mark7218]

Brilliant video pete , could you do a video showing the spraying please

[@marcuswhite1403]

The epoxy i use, you can apply bondo directly over epoxy without scuffing if done in the correct time frame

[@joshmoore5173]

Great video Pete sorry I misses you live

[@alexalarcon5830]

So, I’m a little confused. I have an 89 BMW original paint fading in areas and few dents,scratches,chipping and clear coat peeling. Do you recommend taking it to bare metal then applying filler to do bodywork then apply epoxy primer or epoxy primer to bare metal then fix areas needed with filler after sanding areas that epoxy was applied just like your demonstration? Your hood was completely epoxy primered, correct. I’m just trying to understand if it’s needed prior or after applying filler and sanding.

[@HPAcustomriflesandcerakote]

My dream car is 70 to 72 Firebird ram air 400cui HO with muncy 4 speed. But I do like 70 to 72 Z28 Cameros full bumper and split bumper ones, 350/350 with muncy 4speed. I also like big long 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix. My dad had a 69 grand prix SJ model with the 428cui when i was a kid. I use to ride in the back of that big long 2door beast with him and I loved every second of it.

[@davemcaferty6347]

You ROCK awesome video

[@benzracer9]

thanks for the great tips & info Pete!

[@tomc7614]

Thank you for all you do .

[@Supanova70]

say i need to cover a welded seam and use kitty hair. Would the right procudure be scratch 36 or 80 then apply and level kitty hair,Epoxy car, then poly filler skim coat,high build primer? This is for the sail panel welds on a novas qtr panel. Thanks man.

[@michaelbristol6467]

Good stuff Pete! 😉✌

[@kroeker66]

My 50 chevy truck bed has rust pitting, getting ready to use a vinager water solution to stop the rust, how would you fill pitting afterwards? Epoxy prime and then fill or can you fill and then prime? Thx for all the awesome videos

[@jimgowac5789]

Thanks for this I’m gonna tackle my chevelle btw you should be a stand up comedian way to funny can’t stop laughing

[@dans5595]

does the factory etching information apply to 1970s cars? specifically a '72 240Z

[@tillross4078]

Well said Pete ,,

[@moparsnguitars]

Hello my friend pete ..wi know u said car can be bondo /filler on bare metal panels but what would u recommend on bare metal panels with pitting..should those panels all be light filler applied then primed ..thank you and I'm always watching and enjoying your youtubes...your awesome and I personally thank you for what you doing

[@PhillipHall01]

Good video Pete.. Phillip Hall

[@aamerelhouli7125]

Hi mate thanks for the videos I’ve learned heaps from watching you I have a question can you spray polyester on top of epoxy

[@samg5543]

it's best to use cured epoxy under filler when possible. Not required though. Body filler hardener is about 15-20% water by weight.

[@eddiexuereb3011]

You make me laugh so much Pete whilst watching your videos. Especially the moment you said ….. ‘then you’re mixing bondo on bondo you dumb ass!’ Please keep up the great videos, I’ve honestly learned so much from you. I look forward to the next one good buddy!🤙🤙🤙

[@donhemenway8947]

hay pete all the people that dont have anything good to say tell them to hug your nuts. i know for a fact its dam hard to be a one man band . stay tuff brother

[@troyadams1076]

Thanks for the video man they really help

[@michaeljohn8842]

Hi you are great you know what you are talk I have no idea on what to do I'm going to start a project that I got the car blasted year ago with with some rust surface have no idea what they primer the car with when u show t g e car body with bog on the bear metal / factory seal when u rub the bonnet back to metal and put bog did that have factory seal or was completely bare expose metal

[@jamesmcfeely6592]

The honey at AutoZone 40.00 the Bondo is also around 40.00 tried to find a little cheaper but that's about the going rate still a hell of a lot cheaper than the other I'll try it out thanks for the advice

[@fredgupton138]

He said let me ask you this like five times knows how to make a long video nice weather dude

[@meta4282]

So anytime you take paint down to metal and tear into the factory etch prime, you have to epoxy prime it before applying bondo.

[@jawadulkarim9498]

I have some rust on the c pillar of my 05 corolla, I'm trying to just seal the metal off before I can actually properly paint the car and everything. If I just sanded the rust, and sprayed some epoxy primer, would that be enough to just keep it from rusting for a month or two before I can actually paint it properly?

[@brucewayne2773]

plastic honey is basically fiberglass resin, it makes bondo a bit smoother.

[@allynmcfarlin2074]

I saw another video where he added fiberglass resin that appeared to do the same thing as the plastic honey. Do you have any opinion about using the resin ??

[@acardiac5983]

When is it necessary to use high build primer? I have new AMD panels I applied epoxy primer to and I’ll use your method to repair high and low spots.

[@AmpasaurusWrecks]

Very interesting and good info. Everyone’s trying to sell you something, research for yourselves.

[@terrythomas790]

Thats where the confusion comes from. Everyone has the "right" method. Ill read what info that comes with the product, no matter what the product is. They know what method that works with their products, so if something fucks up, and you didnt follow the tech sheets, its on you.

[@hydroy1]

Question Pete, what is the difference between plastic honey and fiberglass resin? I can't find a Evercoat dealer that sells plastic honey, I been using regular old fiberglass resin for decades with no issues.

[@cartracer64]

thanks for the video. hood, after you da with 80 grit will you spot prime with epoxy or epoxy the whole hood or use 2k or polyester primer? did you have to roughen the qtr panel where there was factory metal etch with 36 then apply your filler?

[@efrainguzman6143]

what's the difference between Dynalite body filler 492 and 494? Thanks for your great videos.