If the edge of the door is split, I would use JB Weld to glue it back together. It's a lot stronger than regular Bondo, and it can withstand the abuse much better. Thank you!
One tip, to reduce the amount of filing and sanding you need to do, wait until the bondo has partially hardened, but is still soft, then use a chisel, sharp stiff putty knife, or similar implement to shave off the majority of the proud material, leaving just a little material proud to sand later. Good idea using the brass tube to form to, I'll remember that trick
Very much agree with you about the amount of Bondo applied. You can save yourself a lot of work and possibly even avoid painting the entire door if you can match the paint.
Thank you so much for this video!! I have been trying to figure out a way to repair the roof of my pop up camper (where the latches are that hold the roof down while driving) that is basically a piece of foam sandwiched between 2 pieces of thin plastic! Your idea of adding screws to the area for something for the Bondo to adhere to is fantastic!! Just what I was looking for! Thanks so much!
$580 plus tax at Home Depot. And that is without the extra steel sheet skin that I added for extra security. That's why I opted for $10 worth of Bondo and a few hours time. But hey, if you've got a pile of money (not me) and can afford to sit under a shade tree sipping a Pina Colada while some poor bloke does all the installation work for you, why not? lol
Ingenious idea honestly! I'll have to do something very similar to patch a deadbolt opening. Thank you!
Me too.
+1
this looks like a fairly simple solution, but what about the edge of the door if its split? could you also use the bondo and a grip clamp?
If the edge of the door is split, I would use JB Weld to glue it back together. It's a lot stronger than regular Bondo, and it can withstand the abuse much better. Thank you!
One tip, to reduce the amount of filing and sanding you need to do, wait until the bondo has partially hardened, but is still soft, then use a chisel, sharp stiff putty knife, or similar implement to shave off the majority of the proud material, leaving just a little material proud to sand later.
Good idea using the brass tube to form to, I'll remember that trick
Good idea to shave that Bondo down while it's still semi-soft. Thanks!
Very much agree with you about the amount of Bondo applied. You can save yourself a lot of work and possibly even avoid painting the entire door if you can match the paint.
Could i repair a door knob hole thats been cut through ? With bondo
I would think so. I'd have to see it to know for sure.
Thank you so much for this video!! I have been trying to figure out a way to repair the roof of my pop up camper (where the latches are that hold the roof down while driving) that is basically a piece of foam sandwiched between 2 pieces of thin plastic! Your idea of adding screws to the area for something for the Bondo to adhere to is fantastic!! Just what I was looking for! Thanks so much!
Glad this video was useful. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Hi, what kind of lubricant did you use to stop the filler to stick to plastic?
I used a silicone lubricant spray. You should be able to acquire at your local hardware store. No mess. Thank you for watching and writing!
Wow, great idea.
Thank you!
Wow very nice 👍
Thank you so much
Maybe just purchase a new door rather than go through that...
$580 plus tax at Home Depot. And that is without the extra steel sheet skin that I added for extra security. That's why I opted for $10 worth of Bondo and a few hours time. But hey, if you've got a pile of money (not me) and can afford to sit under a shade tree sipping a Pina Colada while some poor bloke does all the installation work for you, why not? lol