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Offline hooD

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Rust Repair Questions
« on: April 14, 2009 - 02:19:37 AM »
Both lower rocker panels on my 96 Cougar need some attention.  I have used bondo before and it starts to bubble at the first sign of rain.  I had read somewhere on this board that fiberglass is the way to go when filling in a panel.  What product should I get this time and what tips would be helpful when using fiberglass.
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Offline 426HEMI

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Re: Rust Repair Questions
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2009 - 10:47:39 AM »
First thing is to get all of the rust out for sure.  I know they make a metal prep to kill the rust also and I would use that.  As for a fiberglass product I have used the smooth type of product that is like bondo and mixes the same.  Get it as smooth as you can to start with.  I hope this helps.  When I finished the fiberglass I used a 2 part spot puddy to finish it off also.  Good luck on your repair.  What you are talking about is why I do not like bondo. 
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