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Can an insurance company make you use used parts?
Getting OEM Parts for Your Damaged Vehicle You have the right to request your insurance company use original equipment manufactured parts rather than aftermarket parts to repair your vehicle. If the insurance company deems these costs unreasonable, however, it might deny your claim.
Do you have to sand between coats of Bondo?
Cut and sand Once the Bondo cures, it’s time to sand. Power sanders are OK to break the surface and knock down any high spots, but hand sanding with the body contour is the best way forward. Cut in with heavier grit sandpaper and work out to about 80 grit to leave a tooth for the following skim coats.
Is Bondo waterproof?
Choose between Bondo Fiberglass Resins, Bondo Fiberglass Repair Kits or Bondo Body Fillers. Bondo Fiberglass Resins and Repair Kits are 100 percent waterproof. Because they do not shrink, they are excellent sealers. Bondo Ultimate can be applied directly over sanded and cured primer and paint.
What can you do with a Bondo body repair kit?
Product description. Bondo Body Repair Kits are the same top quality Bondo products used to repair dents, rust holes, scratches and other body repairs. These easy-to-use body repair kits are all you need to get started.
Can you use Bondo filler on a car?
When used properly, bondo- or body filler- is a perfect material for repairing dents, scratches, and other bits of damage to a vehicle quickly and seamlessly. But applying filler incorrectly can lead to an uneven body that will cost you even more to repair.
How to fix dents with Bondo-AutoZone?
Mix Bondo and Put Down the First Layer of Body Filler Using proper techniques mix Bondo® Body Filler using the Bondo® Plastic Spreader from 3M and apply mixed filler to the dent. The first layer should be applied with firm pressure to ensure good adhesion. Avoid over-application of filler as this just requires additional sanding.
Is it OK to use Bondo on your body?
But applying filler incorrectly can lead to an uneven body that will cost you even more to repair. Do it right the first time by following this guide on how to apply bondo or a different body filler product.