Question 1

Will it take a water-based stain?

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Not in my experience.  I don't think I've ever used a water-based stain,  but it doesn't take regular stains at ALL.  (Minwax, etc.)  The label and directions indicates stainable.   I don't know how they can claim this, even with our corrupt gvmt agencies.       What I do is use WHITE hardener (which they no longer include) and then mix in some pigment.  Italian Burnt Sienna gets very close to the typical "Golden Oak" color.  Other pigments can nail Maple, Mahagony, etc with a little practice.  Bondo really should sell an optional coloring kit, with selected pigments plus white hardener.

Question 2

Can this product be molded so as to create a 1" vertical edge as it's being applied or does it need a temporary barrier to keep it in place?

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My experience working with the Bondo Wood Filler leads me to believe it requires a temporary barrier to form a 1" vertical edge.  While the mixed compound is not "soupy," it is not so firm as to avoid slumping unless you were to build up the vertical edge in small (say 1/4") layers.  After a few minutes the mixture does become firm enough to stand on it's own but at that point is unworkable.  I hope this answer is clear and correctly addresses your question.

Question 3

Did  you find it hard to sand/shape?  I'll be filling cracks and holes in deck wood, and want to "feather" it in flush w/wood.

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I have 20+ years in contract office furniture, specifically in Operations (8 years in Service) & Bondo is great for filling dents, divots, etc. I recommend using a non-flexible flat metal/plastic surface for your pallet. Work fast, it hardens quickly. Start with 120 grit & reduce to 220. We sprayed a light coat of primer to check our feathering.

Question 4

What ratio do you use for wood filler to hardener? I find the directions confusing

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They say to put down approximately a 3 inch wide circle of the filler about an inch deep and then squeeze a 3” bead of hardener across the top of the putty and mix until the color is uniform. In reality it doesn’t matter all that much. The more hardener you use, the faster it dries. But due to the way it dries, once it starts getting hard, it dries very fast. I always end up with hardener left after the putty runs out. This stuff isn’t like paint or normal stuff that dries linearly — it already dries very fast so you need to be ready to use your whole batch before you add the hardener and start mixing.

ASIN	B0007ZG9T4
Best Sellers Rank	#1,731 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #11 in Wood Filler
Brand Name	bondo
Color	Light Brown
Compatible Material	Wood
Container Type	Bottle
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,829)
Full Cure Time	15 minutes
Global Trade Identification Number	00076308200824
Included Components	Bondo Brown Wood Filler 1 qt.
Item Form	Cream, Liquid
Item Package Quantity	1
Item Type Name	Bondo Brown Wood Filler 1 qt.
Item Weight	2 pounds
Manufacturer	3M Company
Material Type	Wood Filler
Model	20082
Other Special Features of the Product	Two-part formula, Quick and durable repairs, Sandable in 15 minutes
Part Number	20082
Specific Uses For Product	Wood Fillers
UPC	076308200824
Unit Count	1 Ounce
Viscosity Level	Medium
Volume	1 fluid ounces
Water Resistance Level	Water Resistant

3M Bondo Wood Filler 30 oz (850.49 g) with Bondo Cream Hardner 0.5 oz (14g), Repairs Chips and Cracks in Wood, Sandable, Paintable, and Stainable (WF-QT-ES)

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