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Apply and Sand Glazing Putty (Optional)

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HOW TO FIX A PAINT RUN. Painting hacks repairing drips & runs. Fixing paint sags.

What happens here

If the previously sanded surface still shows subtle ridge lines or minor imperfections after the first coat of paint (as seen in the video), apply a thin, even coat of Bondo Glazing and Spot Putty using a spackle knife. This putty is used to fill very small imperfections. Allow the putty to dry for about an hour. Once dry, sand the Bondo smooth using a fine sanding sponge until it blends seamlessly with the surrounding surface. The video implies that some top coats may require a primer over the glazing putty to prevent bubbling or pinholes from a chemical reaction; therefore, a primer coat should be considered optional depending on your paint system.

Goal: Fill any remaining minor imperfections for a perfectly smooth surface

Tools and materials

  • Bondo Glazing & Spot Putty BondoFilling minor imperfections and ridge lines
  • Fine Sanding Sponge 3MSanding the dried glazing putty smooth
  • PrimerTo prevent chemical reactions and ensure adhesion between putty and topcoat
  • Spackle Knife HydeApplying and smoothing the glazing putty

What they say

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out those ridges. Ready? First coat on this. And I can actually see my ridge lines still a little bit. So, now I'm actually going to use some Bondo. I've got some Bondo and glazing putty right here. I'm going to smear it on there and then to attempt to hide that the ridge lines and the run a little bit better. And then we're going to sand the bondo and reshoot it. Look at the thin coat of Bondo I put on there. We're going to let that dry about an hour and then we're going to sand it.

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