With what do I put the bondo in parts that arent flat?

[Sarigueya2]

I know that you put the bondo like with a card or something like that put I don't know how to put it in parts that aren't flat

 

[MikyVengeance]

make sure you have enough fiberglass and resin underneath because when you sand the little corners or edges, it will go through the paper, I used Rondo and it worked well.
Fiberglass and Bondo together to get a thinner and easier to work with bondo.

http://www.405th.com/showthread.php...lmet-From-Pep-To-Finish?highlight=BenStreeperhttp://www.405th.com/showthread.php...lmet-From-Pep-To-Finish?highlight=BenStreeper

 

[Sarigueya2]

ok bu with what do I put the bondo?

 

[MikyVengeance]

oh, you mean applying?
you can use any cheap, disposable brush.
I get 'em 3 for a dollar at the dollarstore.

 

[Sarigueya2]

Ohhh It can be putted too with a brush... I tought it couldn't because it's like a paste

 

[MikyVengeance]

That's what I thought too, it becomes thinner if you mix it around enough.

 

[Hickeydog]

Bondo itself is too thick to apply with a brush.

Rondo (Bondo and Resin) is much easier to work with, and can be applied with a brush.

 

[MikyVengeance]

I have used a brush for both, but yes, Rondo is much easier to work with. If you look around that page I sent a link to Rondo-ing, it highlights the steps for doing it.

 

[Sarigueya2]

thank you... I thought the first thime that rondo was a mistake of your writing but .... well thanks

 

[RetroCorn]

I use straight up Bondo spot putty with my finger. *shrug*

Just make sure you have high grade *disposable* gloves and that you've sanded the part down enough, if a tear appears simply put on a fresh glove.

I'll probably die of cancer in a year.

 

[MrTiKi]

You could buy the 3 pc applicator kit that bondo sells. Bought one at walmart right next to the bondo/resin real cheap , they are flexible .

 

[MikyVengeance]

thank you... I thought the first thime that rondo was a mistake of your writing but .... well thanks

no problem!
if you have any other questions, look around through that thread or just message me on my profile, good luck! : )

 

[Loves hina]

For straight up bondo, they sell plastic applicators, little trowel things, for like 30 cents or sumthin. Just buy a bunch because after a few times of use, the non-stick coating wears off and it doesn't work as well anymore.

 

[matth101]

if you buy the big tub of Bondo, have the person at the paint counter put it in the paint shaker for a bit. Made it nice and runny when I had them do that.

 

[SunlightData]

Rather than me starting a thread about this, why not add to the OP's question?
When using bondo (which i plan on doing) how much should i put on? and should i put it everywhere or just one place?

 

[p0g1]

when applying bondo i use scrap cardboard cause i go through them like crazy. make sure to use a new piece after each batch you mix up. i generally start with 1 or 2 spoonfuls and work it an area at a time. typically if i have a piece that is symetrical i'll do half to keep the other piece for reference and then do the other. i work in this sequence. pep, resin outside, resin inside, rondo inside only, first layer bondo and then sand. you'll bondo several times to get it right.

 

[SchizophrenicMC]

When I bondo, I put it where I need it. If a curve is there in the real deal, but my pepakura has polygons, I put it there (like the dome of the ODST helmet), but if it's already got the right curve, I don't. (for example, the extensions by the cheeks on the same helmet)

I just put a bunch down to cover the polygons and sanded till it was more acceptable.