useing bondo

[ocean goin]

is it safe to use bondo on f/g?? i have a wear spot about 6"x3" from rubbing on a nail or something and need to fill it in.

 

[DJ]

Re: useing bondo

ocean,<br /><br />The problem with Bondo is that it doesn't flex.<br /><br />I would use Marine Tex. It is available at:<br /><br />www.westmarine.com

 

[flashback]

Re: useing bondo

djohns is right, also never use it below the waterline it will turn to mush.

 

[jamiewashere256]

Re: useing bondo

Bondo is fine as long as it is not near a joint and the repair area is the size of a quarter or less

 

[jamiewashere256]

Re: useing bondo

Also if it is to be below the waterline, make sure it is painted with at least 3 coats of marine grade paint,i.e. Interlux

 

[blipship]

Re: useing bondo

why not just use marine tex...you can slap it on where ever you want and once cures...your boating. No painting required. Its also more like a paste so easier to spread, fill in cracks, etc. unlike bondo

 

[jamiewashere256]

Re: useing bondo

Well if you dont care what it looks like. Marinetex is good.. It's just not as paintable

 

[JasonB]

Re: useing bondo

I've been using Evercoat Formula 27, but it is essentially a marine grade bondo. I have used it primarily to fill in screw holes and gouges in my project boat. I also touched up some worn spots/gouges on a friend's boat and it seems to hold up ok. The Marine Tex is great stuff too. Good for lots of uses. I have used it as filler before too. Bondo is very bad below the waterline...