Repairing 1998-2002 Honda Accord Body Work - Dents and Cracks Use automotive body filler to fill in gaps, cracks, dents and even some large scratches. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/qKBNABDqePJqlCJx Miroslav Djuric 30 to 60 minutes Moderate 1998-2002 Honda Accord

Automotive body work or body part replacements can be prohibitively expensive. Many smaller and medium sized blemishes can be covered using automotive body filler. This guide shows how you can use automotive body filler to fill in gaps, cracks, dents and even some large scratches.

Automotive body work or body part replacements can be prohibitively expensive. Many smaller and medium sized blemishes can be covered using automotive body filler. This guide shows how you can use automotive body filler to fill in gaps, cracks, dents and even some large scratches.

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 Sand paper Automotive Body Filler Clean the area around the spot you wish to repair with water and if necessary, soap. Clean the area around the spot you wish to repair with water and if necessary, soap. Always wear disposable gloves when working with Bondo. A painters mask and full length clothing is also recommended to help prevent breathing noxious fumes and skin irritation. Always wear disposable gloves when working with Bondo. A painters mask and full length clothing is also recommended to help prevent breathing noxious fumes and skin irritation. Mix the body filler and its hardener per the instructions on their containers. Mix the body filler and its hardener per the instructions on their containers. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/3Qdgy26eiPausqOd http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/TBUNGVuUavYn1Z1w Fill the dent, gap or crack with the body filler and hardener mix. You can use paper, tape or your hands to smooth out the filler while it is still in putty form. Fill the dent, gap or crack with the body filler and hardener mix. You can use paper, tape or your hands to smooth out the filler while it is still in putty form. It is recommended that you apply several thinner layers of filler to deep dents and cracks to prevent having a porous finish. It is recommended that you apply several thinner layers of filler to deep dents and cracks to prevent having a porous finish. It is recommended that you wipe off excess Bondo and smooth out the Bondo as much as possible before it dries to minimize the sanding required. It is recommended that you wipe off excess Bondo and smooth out the Bondo as much as possible before it dries to minimize the sanding required. Once the Bondo has fully dried, typically around 20-30 minutes, sand the area so that it to the desired contour. Once the Bondo has fully dried, typically around 20-30 minutes, sand the area so that it to the desired contour. If the Bondo you bought isn't the color you want, follow our <a href="/Guide/Hand+Painting+a+Car/7307/1">hand-painting</a> guide to help match the color of your part. If the Bondo you bought isn't the color you want, follow our [guide|7307|hand-painting] guide to help match the color of your part. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/i4nNnv2oeLEwGHDV http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/dlsLpa6sV4PmbfDA