This sounds more like rust than bubbles in the bondo. Giving the guy the
benefit of the doubt that the metal was replaced, if it wasn't treated with
waxoyl, or some other rustpfoofing, then 5 years is plenty of time for it
to rust out again. Especially if it were in a location where it was exposed
to salted roads or near the ocean. Take a look at the 5 year old cars
around you, and see how they look.
Mike Ellsworth
GAN104546
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> From: radibob <radibob@snet.net>
> To: spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: Bondo
> Date: Thursday, December 18, 1997 7:53 PM
>
> A question for the group. What causes bondo to bubble? Is it water that
> gets into it after it cures or is it just the inherent nature of the
> stuff to do that?. I was looking at a car that supposedly had a
> professional, reputable rebuild 5 years ago. It had half a dozen bubbles
> over each rear wheel well,each about the size of half a dime. Also had
> one the size of a silver dollar behind the front wheel. Owner claims
> that any bondo was just a "skim" and that all rotten metal was replaced.
> What do you think?
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