Bondo to the Rescue
In order to repair veneer damage we often use bondo. It isn't porous so when you paint over it after sanding it doesn't look like there is a repair...just nice and smooth!
Bondo comes in two parts that you need to mix together.
The directions aren't exactly what works in reality...at least not for me. You want to mix it in so its like a greyish maroon color. My super professional measuring is like this.....a tablespoonish of the grey stuff and about 3/4" to an inch of the red stuff.
Apply it to your damage....
We use a putty knife but be sure all your loose veneer is removed first!
Sand once it has dried and you are ready for paint! ALL better! You can also use this to recarve missing appliques, etc. Its a miracle!
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Michelleon Jun 9, 2018I hate it when people post their projects and don’t show how it turned out nor try and help people out by answering questions!!
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Joyceon Jan 30, 2019I will be using this trick on a side board that I have had for years. During a recent move, it got wet and the veneer peeled. I was wondering how I was going to fix it. I thought of doing a ceramic mosaic on top as well.
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This is a good posting. Bondo will not take stain. You can tint it. Requires some trial and error during the mixing step.
Was there two layers of veneer ? Is it common to have 2 layers do you know