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Nov 23, 2007 | 11:48 AM

79vetter

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From: Richardson Tx.

Removing Old Bondo? - See Pics

Hello- I have been chemically stripping the paint off and have run into a section where there has been some previous bodywork. The chem stripper will definitely soften the top layer of the bondo so I have scraped a nice sized layer off the top as shown in these pictures.
My question is : Should I go ahead and remove all of it out of there or is it Ok to leave it in there and just some add more on top of it to replace what I scraped off?
thanks

Nov 23, 2007 | 11:54 AM

Aggitated Monkey

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Remove all of that Bondo and replace it with a proper fiberglass repair. I never cared for Bondo on a Vette. You will be much happier with fiberglass

Nov 23, 2007 | 12:36 PM

79vetter

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Thanks- Is there a better method of doing it other than using stripper to soften and scrape?

Nov 23, 2007 | 01:58 PM

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just sand it...since you have to re feather it all anyways.... i used a hand dewault orbital (round not the square) to hack away the bullshyt on my 77.....

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Nov 23, 2007 | 02:15 PM

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From: walpole ma

You need to remove "ALL" the filler as it has been contaminated by the stripper at this point. Then make sure you neutralise the stripper with water, and then clean up the glass with acetone or a good quality cleaner. Cleanliness is next to godliness!!!!. Bring the car to bare glass then continue forward from there

Nov 23, 2007 | 04:43 PM

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I'd want to see what's under there anyway

Nov 24, 2007 | 09:56 AM

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Thanks- Is there a better method of doing it other than using stripper to soften and scrape?

Try a electric heat gun and a putty knife....Just be careful!!!

Nov 24, 2007 | 10:44 AM

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From: yarmouth ma

take an orbital sander and put on some 36 grit. just stay away from the tops of the fenders. wear a dust mask. it will come off quick. there is always a need for bondo-body filler, but if used properly it is perfectly fine.