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In The Ten Ring · 07-14-2018, 03:12 PM

I apologize if I've already asked about this....

My 2002 Honda Accord body has begun to go but Honda's all seem to go in one place, the left rear quarter panel. I have a cut out from a body man in Billings to go in (OEM from a 1998 Accord).

Local body man wants to use "panel bond." I'd prefer he plug weld also but he isn't keen on the idea. I know modern bodies are thinner than our trucks and harder to weld.

Is panel bonding a good idea for this? Thoughts?

**Palf70Step** · 07-14-2018, 05:31 PM

If it isin't being but welded, I think you would be better off with the panel bond. The stuff is really string, and I think you have a better seal between the 2 panels so moisture doesn't get in.

68C15 · 07-15-2018, 03:51 PM

If it's not structural I'd rather do the bonding. Make sure he does a good primer on back side of both parts. The door hinges on 88+ GM trucks are bonded.

My Accord rusted on right side, between wheel well and door then up. It's gone to a new home now since I bought an Escape

In The Ten Ring · 07-18-2018, 12:38 PM

Thanks guys. I guess panel bond is going to be fine. At least no worries of warping the metal from too much heat.

I want to get this done before fall is out. My car runs so well, I have no desire to see her go for at least another 100,000 miles.

Rust is on left rear quarter panel and is moving forward. I have a cut out from a rust free 1998 Honda Accord from Montana.

07-14-2018, 03:12 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Honda Accord body repair: panel bond I apologize if I've already asked about this.... My 2002 Honda Accord body has begun to go but Honda's all seem to go in one place, the left rear quarter panel. I have a cut out from a body man in Billings to go in (OEM from a 1998 Accord). Local body man wants to use "panel bond." I'd prefer he plug weld also but he isn't keen on the idea. I know modern bodies are thinner than our trucks and harder to weld. Is panel bonding a good idea for this? Thoughts?

07-14-2018, 05:31 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,613	Re: Honda Accord body repair: panel bond If it isin't being but welded, I think you would be better off with the panel bond. The stuff is really string, and I think you have a better seal between the 2 panels so moisture doesn't get in. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-15-2018, 03:51 PM	#3
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Honda Accord body repair: panel bond If it's not structural I'd rather do the bonding. Make sure he does a good primer on back side of both parts. The door hinges on 88+ GM trucks are bonded. My Accord rusted on right side, between wheel well and door then up. It's gone to a new home now since I bought an Escape __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

07-18-2018, 12:38 PM	#4
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Honda Accord body repair: panel bond Thanks guys. I guess panel bond is going to be fine. At least no worries of warping the metal from too much heat. I want to get this done before fall is out. My car runs so well, I have no desire to see her go for at least another 100,000 miles. Rust is on left rear quarter panel and is moving forward. I have a cut out from a rust free 1998 Honda Accord from Montana.



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