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Ace Auto Body Inc. · Hackensack, NJ Blogger preview Introduction This 2023 Kia Forte GT-Line came into our shop in Aurora Black Pearl, and from across the parking lot it looked fine. Up close, it did not. The owner had paid about $700 for a quick fix from someone working outside a proper shop. The damage was "repaired" with spray cans: the left front door was flat and dull, the surface under the paint was wavy, and paint mist had drifted onto the panels next to it. We see this two or three times a month at Ace Auto Body Inc. in Hackensack, NJ. In this five-part series, we show how we fixed this car the right way, step by step. Part 1 covers the inspection, the plan and price, and taking the car apart, because that is where a repair is won or lost. The Forte the day it came in. From a few feet away it looks fine; up close, the gloss is gone. Part 1 at a glance. Why "Too Good to Be True" Repairs Usually Cost More A job that normally costs about $1,500 at a shop some...

Ace Auto Body Inc. · Hackensack, NJ Blogger preview Body Filler and Glazing Putty for Beginners: Mixing, Applying, and Shaping 📅 Published October 15, 2026 ✍️ KJ Lee, Ace Auto Body Inc. Introduction Almost every dent repair ends with filler. Many people call all of it "Bondo," but a body shop uses three different products , and each has its own job. Use the wrong one, or mix it wrong, and the repair can crack, sink, or show tiny holes through the paint. This is a beginner’s lesson. In Part 3 of our Kia Forte series , you saw this work on a real car; here we explain the basics behind it, from manufacturers and trade sources. At the end, in From the Shop Floor , KJ shares notes from about 20 years in our shop. Key Takeaways Fiberglass filler gives strength, body filler gives shape, glazing putty gives the finish , in that order. Mix about 2% hardener by weight (≈ 50:1), same brand. Never extra on a cold day. Thin layers beat one thick layer. No more than 1/4 inch of filler,...