Tried to patch a rust hole on my '88 Bronco II with a beer can and bondo last weekend

Honestly, I knew it was a dumb idea but I was stuck in my driveway in Billings with the truck half torn apart and no weld shop open until Monday. The hole was about the size of a golf ball on the rear quarter panel, right above the wheel well. I figured a crushed Coors can would make a decent backing plate if I smeared enough bondo over it. Tbh it looked okay for about 15 minutes until I tapped it with a screwdriver and the whole thing caved in like a tin foil hat. I ended up just calling a buddy with a welder and he charged me 40 bucks to patch it proper. Has anyone else tried some redneck fix that failed spectacularly on an old ride?

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hill.barbara4d ago

Ngl, that beer can patch story hits close to home. Honestly, it's funny how we all think we can beat the system with a few shortcuts, but in the end you always pay more for trying to save a buck. Tbh, that's pretty much every DIY disaster I've ever seen - we convince ourselves it'll work just because we're in a tight spot.

quinn5823d ago

Laughed out loud at this because I JUST spent an hour trying to fix my lawnmower with duct tape and a prayer. Guess who's now heading to the hardware store with my wallet out and my pride in the gutter.