uncle potts Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 I was using some spot filler on a project today. The smell is bothering my wife , and frankly this stuff stinks. Since the high outside was 12 and the low -7 I can't ta me it outside. Any suggestions for a alternative that doesn't have any fumes. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64SS350 Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 I have used the Bondo brand of spot filler or glazing, didn't seem too bad. But hobby brands, I use Squadron and sometimes Tamiya. Beware, the Tamiya shrinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 I have used nothing but Tamya putty. To prevent shrinkage I suggest thin applications and plenty of drying time in between applications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Bondo professional. It's a 2 part mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chernecki Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Try the Tamiya Light Curing Putty, no smell, cures instantly with a light, easy to sand. I use the UV light I have left over from a Bondic glue pen. I put a bit of putty on a notepad and cover it with a lid from a spray can so it doesn't start curing. Then start filling what you need, fill, cure, sand, all within a few seconds of each other. Working on the new 1968 Chevelle I filled the holes for the mirror and door handles within a couple minutes and that was 3 rounds of fill, cure and sand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 5 hours ago, Mike Chernecki said: Try the Tamiya Light Curing Putty, no smell, cures instantly with a light, easy to sand. I use the UV light I have left over from a Bondic glue pen. I put a bit of putty on a notepad and cover it with a lid from a spray can so it doesn't start curing. Then start filling what you need, fill, cure, sand, all within a few seconds of each other. Working on the new 1968 Chevelle I filled the holes for the mirror and door handles within a couple minutes and that was 3 rounds of fill, cure and sand. Interesting. I haven't come across this product (yet). https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/87076light_curing_putty/index.htm ^^ I'll have to keep my eyes open for this in the hobby shop next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 I'll have to look for that putty. I have just always used the standard white putty and didn't even know about the light-curing product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle potts Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 Thanks for the tips. Going to have to try that Tamiya putty. My biggest issue is smell. My hobby room is right off our kitchen so smell is an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Basher Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Perfect Plastic Putty and Vallejo putty are water based, so should have less of a smell. I have not used either one, so I suggest you look for reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 I usually use green Squadron Putty. Seems to work pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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