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Gumby · 09-05-2012, 07:22 PM

Bondo hardener is explosive

no special reason a couple of spare half used small tubes were in my nuts n bolts box, I was only doing a couple of small tack welds so I didn't move anything off the work bench. I guess a stray spark made its way into said box, landed on the plastic bondo hardener tube, melted through and BOOM, followed by allot of nasty heavy white smoke that spilled out the top of the box.

I quickly held my breath and turned on the big fan.

Sillyoldman · 09-05-2012, 07:29 PM

Wow never heard of that, good to know.

shok · 09-05-2012, 07:33 PM

sounds fun!

Leinie · 09-05-2012, 09:40 PM

Gotta get some !

ETsC10 · 09-06-2012, 11:11 AM

Good heads up Gumby...glad you're OK!
Definitely should be stored in a flammables cabinet.

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Gumby · 09-07-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Leinie

Gotta get some !

The smoke or fumes looks toxic evil scary the way they spilled out of the box and moved across the work bench.

Guessing it just takes a red hot ember to get the smoke going, and that is what blew the tube open, gas build up.

09-05-2012, 07:22 PM	#1
Gumby Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NW-Ohio Posts: 2,525	Bondo hardener is explosive Bondo hardener is explosive no special reason a couple of spare half used small tubes were in my nuts n bolts box, I was only doing a couple of small tack welds so I didn't move anything off the work bench. I guess a stray spark made its way into said box, landed on the plastic bondo hardener tube, melted through and BOOM, followed by allot of nasty heavy white smoke that spilled out the top of the box. I quickly held my breath and turned on the big fan.

09-05-2012, 07:29 PM	#2
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Bondo hardener is explosive Wow never heard of that, good to know. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

09-05-2012, 07:33 PM	#3
shok Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Salinas, Ca Posts: 299	Re: Bondo hardener is explosive sounds fun! __________________ 1966 C10 250 with 3 on the tree Build Thread Bunch of other cars no one cares about

09-05-2012, 09:40 PM	#4
Leinie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 2,613	Re: Bondo hardener is explosive Gotta get some !

09-06-2012, 11:11 AM	#5
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Bondo hardener is explosive Good heads up Gumby...glad you're OK! Definitely should be stored in a flammables cabinet. . __________________ . Forum Guidelines and Rules Buying and Selling Code of Conduct Become a Board Supporter! Truck FAQ Ellen... the boards artsy-fartsy, eclectic, truck-lovin' gal-member...



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