Bodywork, I need to know the basics Options

[chosen1]

I know there are people on this site that do their own bodywork to their car. I'm gonna try to do some of the work myself over the next couple of days. I know that it is not a simple project, but I want to try. Can someone tell me a list of (necessary) things I'll need to buy in order to do it. I have a dent in the passenger rear quarter panel and a couple of dents along the door and front right fender. I'll try to post some pics of the dents I'm talking about.

This could also be a chance for someone to post a How-To article on it.

Thanks in advance for the help.

[Phr0z3n664]

ok what everyone else is telling is true

you need a DA (Dual action sander)
Bondo body filler (your call on type you can get it just bondo, or with fiber strands)
Bondo hardener
Spatula (rubber but are similar to puddy knife, at most auto store)
80, 100, and 150 grit sand paper (and higher if you want the dents to be smooth)
Laquer thinner
Primer (I prefer rustoleum they have a thicker primer and usually comes out better than cheaper primers)

You may need a rasp (looks like a cheese grater) if you are sloppy with bondo, or you could just sand it down)

Ok here we go *Note: Once you place lacquer thinner on area do not touch with hands* *Other note when mixing bondo w/ hardener do not add much hardener when u mix you want a light pink color, and place it on quick or the bondo will start to get chunky*
For small dents: First sand down area about inch or so around w/ 80 grit, to metal then clean with lacquer thinner. u can just mix the bondo and apply a a very thin even coat over the dent. let it sit for about 40 min. sand down w/ 100grit lightly if dent is still there clean up w/ lacquer thinner again and apply another thin coat of bondo. repeat process until everything is even. use 150 grit to get is very smooth, clean and primer

Once I see pics I can tell you if u need to drill or not though.

This post has been edited by Phr0z3n664: Apr 7, 2004 - 11:18 PM