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Bondo on a wooden bait?

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Has anyone ever had any experience with applying bondo to wood lures? I would think it would create a nice hard surface to apply the paint or foil. Would it reduce buoyancy of the wood?

I'm talking just a surface coating of it and sanded smooth!

Hmmmmmmmmm :?:?:?:?:?

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I use it to repair "chunk outs" from running the router. I will also use it to fill my weight plug holes.

You can use "spot filler" from an auto body place to fill smaller knots and pin holes in the wood. This comes out of a tube and needs no hardner. Butt.............. let it dry real good over night and make sure it is hard before sanding it.

John

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If you're looking for a surface sealer and something to make the surface smooth, I recommend brushing on some epoxy/denatured alcohol 50/50 or dipping the bait multiple times in propionate/acetone. Less mess and fuss, and less sanding. An excellent hole and gouge filler is a stick of epoxy putty. Cut some off, knead it and smooth it on, it has a density similar to hardwood. A wet finger works to blend it into surrounding areas. You can sand it 5 mins after applicfation and should do so before it cures completely hard. Not something you'd want to coat a bait with, but great for spot repairs.

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