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I used to work in a body shop and we were taught to work the metal or replace the panel. Bondo was only used in thin layers to help smooth flaws. The manager said the key was good surface prep and not using too much bondo. From what I saw, bondo holds up fine for years if done correctly(not in thick layers).
