Which section do I ask about rust repairs?
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I got a fender that is rust free. BUT it seems to have been dragged down a pillar/wall. Creased and filled with bondo. Should I remove the bondo, fix first or get dipped/striped first then fix. Anywhere that can dip/Strip a fender and two doors cheap, cheap, cheap in Toronto, ON? It will be me attempting to straighten the fender, without mud. 
Shawn
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Re: Which section do I ask about rust repairs?
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02/23/11 11:31 AM
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I got a fender that is rust free. BUT it seems to have been dragged down a pillar/wall.
Creased and filled with bondo.
Should I remove the bondo, fix first or get dipped/striped first then fix.
Anywhere that can dip/Strip a fender and two doors cheap, cheap, cheap in Toronto, ON?
It will be me attempting to straighten the fender, without mud.
Mud is a fact of life why avoid it? The dents should be taken out before mudding but there will be some mud.
Do a search for bodywork techniques than see what you have for tools and make the decision if you want to do it yourself or pay to have it done. 
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Re: Which section do I ask about rust repairs?
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02/23/11 01:04 PM
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I agree, you have to use filler over metal work, however, it sounds like this has deep creases/dents that were filled with a half inch thick smear of bondo?
if so, yes, definitely remove the filler and work the metal a little bit, but in the end, you will have to have a skim coat of bondo and block sand it out. maybe 1/8" thick at the most is all you'll need if you do the hammer and dolly work correctly.
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Re: Which section do I ask about rust repairs?
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02/23/11 04:38 PM
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Thanks. I am attempting the Fairmount Method. I have had basic attempts before on cars, but did indeed use metal based bondo. It was a spitfire bonnet headlamp area, that overwhelmed my ability, But I was able to create a compond curve patch for the valance that required only spot putty, using English wheel. I am assuming that my 70's parts are thick enough for this, As the book I am referencing was published in 1953, Bondo was then just a new product. Plus I have my Dad who is of that time. Except he likes bondo. I know this will be time consuming. Hammer On, Hammer Off, Paint On, Wax On, Wax Off. 
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