Staining furniture over Bondo
by Cindra1005
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Hi all,
Is there a way to make the stain adhere over Bondo? I've repaired a few dresser and table tops with Bondo, sanded down but the stain really doesn't appear to like the Bondo very much...any tips? Thanks.
Is there a way to make the stain adhere over Bondo? I've repaired a few dresser and table tops with Bondo, sanded down but the stain really doesn't appear to like the Bondo very much...any tips? Thanks.
6 answers
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Three M makes a stainable bondo filler. If this was not what you used it will not adhere.
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Janet Pizaro
on Feb 01, 2016
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ahhhhhh ok! We've been using the basic BONDO. Good to know! Thank you again Janet!
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Cindra1005
on Feb 01, 2016
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Hello! How large of an area? Check into "Faux wood stain/grain." You can buy gel stain and a wood grain rocker and go to town on your dresser and table. Good Luck!
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Bryan's Workshop
on Feb 01, 2016
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I believed Bondo has fiberglass which would not create a smooth stainable surface. It's typically used in automotive or marine situations. You probably should have used wood filler.
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MN Mom
on Feb 01, 2016
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thanks all
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Cindra1005
on Feb 03, 2016
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I hope your project is successful!
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MN Mom
on Feb 03, 2016
Janet Pizaro
on Feb 01, 2016
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