In a message dated Wed, 20 Mar 2002 8:05:27 AM Eastern Standard Time, bases-loaded@juno.com writes: > > On Wed, 20 Mar 2002 06:52:19 -0500 "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com> > writes: > > Don't mean to step on any toes here Mark, but I have found that Bondo > and similar polyester resin fillers commonly available from auto > supply > stores do not work very well. There can be adhesion problems, > shrinking > and cracking. > > Toes not affected, Terry, but I am surprised to hear of your experiences. > I have never had any problems whatsoever with any shrinking, cracking, > or adhesion problems. I don't use bondo very much, but I know countless > finishers who do, and have not received any reports similar to yours. > > There are many ways to fill a hole.... > > Mark Potter > bases-loaded@juno.com I have not been affected by any of these problems either except some minor but consistant shrinkage which is easily compensated for. I have been working with "Bondo" for 20 plus years. What I especially like is the availability and low cost of these products and they are extremely workable. David Koelzer Vintage Pianos DFW
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