Body filler, Do NOT use plastic Options

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Here is prime example of 1) how not to fix a rust spot. 2) NEVER NEVER NEVER use plastic body fillers. I'm sure at one time this was a small hole or rust spot that was fixed with plastic filler (Bondo and the like). Plastic fillers attract water and hold it thereby rusting any and all unprotected metal underneath. Not to mention that this was a very poor repair job in the first place.

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The two pack primers (product + catalyst) are extremely hazardous to your health and should not be used without a GOOD respirator, proper ventilation and even eye protection. Gerson makes the best diaposable respirators. If you are going to do this in your garage seal off every opening to the house (if attached). I even seal off the garage door with plastic, cut holes in it and stick several box fans in the holes to suck out the fumes. Not great for the environment but at least your not rebreathing it the rest of the time your in the garage.

After I hit the Loto I will put in a proper paint booth but until then its plastic and fans (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Oh and BTW there are fillers out there that can be put directly on the metal surface and will stick just fine (All Metal is one). My favorite primer is made by Claussen, its called z-chrome and always "dry" your body work in the sun for at least four to six hours. This will help shrink the plastic filler so that is does not contract as much under the paint.

Happy Sanding (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Todd