In a message dated 10/13/00 12:34:18 PM Pacific Daylight Time, jnord@fgi.net
writes:
> While sanding out scratches and removing bubbles, I found that the PO coated
> the fenders and doors with a thin (1/8" or more) coat of bondo. When I
sand
> this away, the metal underneath is in very good shape. I know that you can
> cover a lot of flaws with heavy coats of sandable primer, but I have never
> seen parts completely covered with body filler this way. My experience is
> that you would never be able to get all the waves out with this much body
> filler. Anyone have any idea why this was done?
>
> Jim Nordwall
> 1950 3100
> Jacksonville, Ill.
It's much easier to "sculpt" bondo, than work dents.
Mike
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