Bondo Spot Putty (filler)| Why professional painters use it for trim

How and why do we use Bondo Spot Putty before applying paint to trim? We got a lot of questions on Instagram about our prep work, so I wanted to explain in detail. Whether you are a weekend warrior, or a pro- this may clear up some confusion.
Why do we use this specific product? Is it a filler or...?
Why do we use red putty instead of a clear or white glaze?
Why do we use SO MUCH?
Do we charge extra for this amount of prep work?
How do we apply it?
Watch this video for all of these answers!

Bondo Glazing and Spot Putty- Sherwin Williams

Video made in the great state of Idaho

[lcmlcm]

Looked up this product for my van and found this video. I’m a professional painter and also have a client that wants perfection. I appreciate the prep you guys do. Thanks

[flandrensinteriors]

nice to see companies take pride in their work!

[azstarlink]

That’s a lot of work and the odds of anyone doing this right now is very slim to none! Good work

[spross]

Thx for this video. We installed a board and batten wall and between the drywall dings and miniscule gaps between boards, this stuff worked beautifully. A little vapor odor, but well tolerated to get the great finish. So much better than using wood putty or spackle. Quick dry time was amazing.

[jeffchandler]

I love the spot putty, use it on all my cabinet builds or cabinet refinishes that are painted or coated in colored finishes. So easy to use, and easy to sand.

[EvanFrangos]

Are you needing to spot prime over that or just 2 coats paint?

[PaulJacksonOttawa]

Glad to have found your channel. Just watched this video, the first one I’ve watched of yours, and it was a great! Very helpful and great work. Love the way you guys do it. 👍

[thexflexclan]

That’s a great job you guys did it over there I used it today to fill out some trim work and the results are amazing

[Michael-ijkg]

Great ideas with the auto filler. Came over to give a +1 thumb

[sylvanave]

Attention to detail. As it should be. Carry on.

[t.e.]

I'm confused. Why do you do spackle if your going to use the spot putty? Also wouldn't the spackle be softer than the bondo? I've used the spot putty too and love it

[abarli]

What home builder does this quality? I have a home that rhymes with Trees and I can see every single nail in all my floor, door, and window trim and every finger joint in the door trim. Paid $850k for horrible carpentry and paint in Texas.

[GopherzHockey]

We were amazed at how much effort our painters went through doing this in our new home. I'm quite sure it added a few weeks to the job but well worth it, the trim is so smooth. Problem I have is sometimes edges crack between winter/summer and while I use this red bondo it takes 4-5 coats of spray at least to cover due to its dark red color. (trim is super white). Do you recommend primer or is there a white colored putty for doing post touch up? Or better yet does anyone make a compound that won't crack so easily.

[katelynbrelsford]

Hello! Thanks for a great video. For painted trim I have always done 2 coats of spakle and then paint. Sanding after each spakle. I haven't ventured to Bondo but just got some as I will be doing a few high end homes soon and want everything flawless. I usually work with pre-primed mdf or pre-primed pine. In a prior comment on this video or another of yours I thought I read you have had trouble with it flashing or fish eyeing on that type of wood (both types or just one). What have you done to fix that problem? Do you sparkle, sand, Bondo putty, sand and then prime it all even tho it comes pre-primed and then paint?

But you are only having that problem with trim that comes pre-primed? Because in another video of yours you put paint right over the Bondo to show how well it covers in 1 coat, did you prime that trim yourself then and so you didn't have that problem?

And finally, if I do run into a fish eye/flashing after I paint it, is the only way to fix it, to do a light sand, prime it on top of my paint and then put another coat of paint?

I know a lot of questions, but I need my trim prep to be next level.

Thanks for any help!

[sPGgwUxYrSdCfH]

I used spotting and glazing putty over my spackle . I sanded it smooth with 220 and then sprayed it. All of the Bondo spots raised up. I had to go back and wet sand the spots down and shoot another coat. Am I doing something wrong? I didn’t notice this effect when I used MH putty. I’ve also noticed this happen to miters.

[joel]

Great video, really detailed. Do you only do this on new builds or do you always include this for your interior painting?

[benjaminrodriguez]

Hi what number sand paper are you using.

[madboomr]

Damn Alex works fast... also where is his light?

[petergriffin]

What does the bondo master clean the bondo tools with?

Very nice work.

[evancombs]

What is the different stages? I've seen stage 2 and 3. What are the differences?