ratedZ Posted November 21, 2001 Share Posted November 21, 2001 OK this might be a stupid question but I have never worked with bondo so I really don't know. Anyway, I got a pillar mount for my gauges but they don't exactly fit. I had to heat the plastic and cut the excess to fit (some what) on top of the pillar trim. Now, I wanted to blend the edges of the gauge mount to the pillar trim so it looks like it's one piece. Then I would sand it smooth so there is no seam and paint the whole thing black. Would bondo hold up or would it just crack? If so what else could I use to smooth out the transition? Any ideas? If this don't work I'll have to get another mount so I can start over....which would really suck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted November 22, 2001 Share Posted November 22, 2001 Don't know how well bondo would hold up. That stuff also shrinks as it absorbs water with time too. I personally use Evercoat, it's a fiberglass resin epoxy kinda thing? Anyways, it's water proof and is applied just like bondo. How about some silicone sealer? Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratedZ Posted November 22, 2001 Author Share Posted November 22, 2001 I was going to use silicone but I need to build up the edges so I can make a smooth transition...where could I get the fiber glass stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsumner Posted November 22, 2001 Share Posted November 22, 2001 Another option is made by POR-15,its a two part epoxy the consistancy of clay. I have used this several times and it works great.One benifit is that it's water soluble so clean up is easy. Good Luck, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KraZ4spd Posted November 22, 2001 Share Posted November 22, 2001 Yeah, that is some great stuff. It cures from the humidity in the air. It can be sanded. They advertise that you can even tap the stuff for bolts. I haven't tried this but I believe it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 22, 2001 Share Posted November 22, 2001 I too have used the POR putty. IMHO, it is the best thing they have going. I have used it on plastic and to patch holes in the hatch lip of my Z. It cleans up with water, has a long working time and you can work the stuff with a wet hand. Let me tell you, once it dries it is tough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 22, 2001 Share Posted November 22, 2001 The correct material to use is 3m rubber bumper epoxy. It is a flexible epoxy that snads easily. It costs about $30 for the two tubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 22, 2001 Share Posted November 22, 2001 That POR-15 epoxy putty, they say it is safe for use with fuels (I think) so would it be safe to patch up the rust hole in my gas tank on my '75 280Z? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 27, 2001 Share Posted November 27, 2001 RATEDZ-BONDO GO TO A LOCAL BODY SHOP OR AUTOMOTIVE JOBBER PAINT SUPPLIER, THERE ARE SEVERAL METHODS TO REPAIR PLASTICS. ONE IS PLASTIC WELDING WHICH USES A SOLDERING IRON AND PLASTIC RODS. THE SECOND IS SPECIAL TWO PART PLASTIC GLUES. THESE GLUES ARE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS( USUALLY TWO CASES-FLEXIBLE PLASTIC OR RIGID PLASTIC). ALL THESE METHODS CAN BE SAND AND PAINTED. THESE MATERIALS ARE MADE FOR BODY SHOPS AND MAY NOT IN GENERAL AUTO PARTS STORES-LOOK IN YELLOW PAGES. ALOHA, SUNNY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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