body filler?

[firethorn]

what is the best body filler to do body mods with?,,,,,,,thanks ,,,jr

[highway]

Jr, I honestly stay away from the hobby grade fillers like Squadron Green putty and use auto grade putties and fillers. I ruined an Italeri tractor trailer cab with Squadron green because the Squadron green shrunk horribly and ruined the pieces beyond repair. I use regular Bondo for large areas and the one part red Glazing and Spot putty for smaller areas. I used the regular Bondo in shaping and filling the center of the roof on this truck to match the original kit pieces curve in the sleeper pieces, then used the red glazing putty for the touchups of pinholes and final shaping.

Here's a couple of in progress pics where you can see the Bondo and putty work better.

The Glazing and Spot putty is great for the final refinements, but if you apply it too heavily, the putty will crack as it dries. The putty is also friendly to use in the house, it doesn't have any harsh fumes, but the Bondo is better used outside or with very good ventilation. When I applied the Bondo to the sleeper roof, it was February or early March, and it wasn't pleasant having every window in the house open in 10 degree weather until the fumes cleared out!

[cruz]

Go to this website and take a look at this product, it's supposed to be the best thing out there right now, I am certainly going to try it!!!

www.avesstudio.com

[sjordan2]

Go to this website and take a look at this product, it's supposed to be the best thing out there right now, I am certainly going to try it!!!

www.avesstudio.com

Marcos– Is this the product you're talking about? Please keep us informed of results when you use it.

FIXIT® Paste is a 2-part permanent bonding, filling & mending agent. This paste is thinner & cures harder than Apoxie Paste. It self-levels with a thin batter-like consistency. Working time of 1-3 hrs. Full cure 24 hrs. FIXIT® Paste is non-hazardous, waterproof, with 0% shrinkage/cracking. It is non-conductive & safe to use with potable water. Use it to patch holes & cracks, seal and plug leaks. Use on tough jobs, outdoor & marine projects. Stands up to UV rays & fuels. Adheres to porcelain, metals, masonry, stone, glass, cement, wood, foam, most plastics, fiberglass, & more. Can be tinted with paint while mixing to create a desired color; spread thick or thin with a tool or craft stick. FIXIT® Paste can be seamlessly feathered with Aves® Safety Solvent before set-up, & sanded, tooled, painted or otherwise finished after set-up. Tough! Very dependable!

Edited October 3, 2010 by sjordan2