drilled an unintended hole in my CP. Need help fixing

[Locke141]

MDF'er,

I was drilling a pilot hole from the bottom of my CP for the female screw inserts and I drilled a to fare .
My whole CP is going to be repainted in Aug so its not the end of the world. does any one have any ideas on the best way to fix the hole?

I'm so close to being done.

[Generic Eric]

I used an 8 hole pattern for my 7 hole layout and ended up with an extra hole  I filled a button sized hole with wood putty.  You can tell its their even after the paint, but it adds a neat touch.  Its as strong, if not stronger than the rest of the panel.

[PL1]

Install the threaded insert if you haven't already done that.

Carefully cut away the erupted area on the top of the CP.

Install the joystick and screws to ensure that the next steps don't make a plug that gets pushed out when you install the joystick screws.   

Use a piece of tape/thin weatherstripping to keep the Bondo from getting on/into the threads of the screw and insert.

Fill with Bondo and let it dry completely -- you may want to do this in 2 layers, depending on the depth.   

Remove the screws and joystick so they don't get dusty during sanding.

Sand the bondo smooth.

Prime and paint.

Enjoy.   


Scott

[DeLuSioNal29]

+1 on PL1's method.  Bondo holds better than wood filler in my opinion.  It also cures within 5 - 10 minutes.

D

[Malenko]

+1 on PL1's method.  Bondo holds better than wood filler in my opinion.  It also cures within 5 - 10 minutes.

D

its pretty much exactly how I fix the busted ass cabs I buy.

[Locke141]

Sweet,

I hope I can find Bondo here in Tanzania. If not I'll pick some up next month when I am back in the US.

Thanks guys,
B   

[ChanceKJ]

+1 on PL1's method.  Bondo holds better than wood filler in my opinion.  It also cures within 5 - 10 minutes.

D

...---steaming pile of meadow muffin---. Really?

My experience with bondo is, well, non-existent.  When you say "holds better" are you speaking to the adhesion to the wood? or does it make for a more solid material. My experience with wood filler is it can be damaged easily and chip off.

[Malenko]

...---steaming pile of meadow muffin---. Really?

My experience with bondo is, well, non-existent.  When you say "holds better" are you speaking to the adhesion to the wood? or does it make for a more solid material. My experience with wood filler is it can be damaged easily and chip off.

Its like patching with concrete once its fully cured. Well that might be a stretch but its significantly better than wood filler.

[DeLuSioNal29]

Its like patching with concrete once its fully cured. Well that might be a stretch but its significantly better than wood filler.

This.

It's pretty amazing stuff.  Smells while your putting it on (fumes), but works great.  Easy to sand.  Easy to paint over.

D

[BadMouth]

I've never had very good luck with wood filler.  The patched spot is always visible and noticeably different from the rest of the surface no matter what I do.
+1 on Bondo

[pbj]

I flat out quit using wood filler after I read about mixing saw dust with wood glue and water.  I have no doubt that bondo is better but DIY sawdust cream can't be beat cost-wise.

[kahlid74]

I still use wood filer for most stuff but for stuff I really care about or are harder to work I use Bondo.  It's superior to wood filler through and through.