![]() The bottom line is that you need to have several filler putty materials in your bag of tricks and learn which material and technique is best for a specific application. I've used Mr Surfacer on some fine imperfections, but really haven't gotten the hang of it yet It is fine grained and sands & feathers well. Because it is quick hardening it allows you to keep working without waiting for the solvent in the putty to evaporate (like hours to overnight). It can be worked with normal hobby tools. This is a 2-part epoxy putty which hardens in just a few minutes. Sand flush & putty surface imperfections.įor larger seams, or areas which need some resculpting I use Bondo catalyzed putty. A large tube costs much less than the smaller tube with a model manufacturers logo printed on it.ĭivots, larger resin bubbles or injection sink holes? Fill with a punch of or strip of Evergreen plastic, cement with CA. Get these at the auto supply store. They are essentially the same as Squadron Green or White, Dr Microtools Red, etc. I will also use these on minor seams, small resin bubbles or irregular surfaces. These are solvent putties which can be thinned with solvents such as lacquer thinner, MEK, or acetone. Don't wait until tomorrow to sand because the CA will be harder than the surrounding plastic.Īutomotive body putties, such as Bondo Spot Glazing Putty or 3M Acryl Blue offer very fine grain which sands and feathers well. ![]() Note that I need a putty for minor seam work, not a major fill-in.Īaah yes, what is your favorite putty is akin to asking which of your children do you love the best.įilling a minor seam - try CA glue with a spritz of accelerator and sand immediately. Has anyone tried these alternatives? Are they viable subsitutes to Squadron, Testors, or Tamiya products? That being said, I've read reports of modelers swearing off ANY putty that comes in a tube, and sucessfully using Bondo, or even Elmer's Wood Glue. Another advantage of using Mr Surfacer/Tamiya Liquid Surface Primer is that both may be cleaned up with alcohol, which has no adverse effects on styrene.Įither way, I use masking tape either side of the seam/gap to protect the surrounding area, so there's minimal mess.Īs with most things modeling, putty seems to be one of those things Everyone Has An Opinion About But Of Which No Two Opinions Are The Same. I also use Tamiya Liquid Surface Primer, which is very similar to the finer grade Mr Surfacer. Yes, lacquer thinner can be very harsh as well, but I find that with the thin layers afforded by applying with a paintbrush, the solvent tends to flash off very quickly without affecting the plastic. Yes, for large gaps this means multiple applications, but it's preferable to applying a large blob and having the solvents melt the model. I use Squadron green, thinned with lacquer thinner to a soupy consistency and paint it on with a brush. It's very coarse grained and if it doesn't crumble and fall off, it sets rock hard and is near impossible to smooth out. Number one preferred putty and filler brand in North America.Testors "contour putty" in the grey/white tube? It's more like 1:1 scale concrete in a tube. Unique formulations, and our time-saving SOPs, Evercoat is the ![]() Because of our commitment to quality, our Industry, including adhesives, spray fillers, plastic repair, andĪncillary products. ![]() We have a wide range ofĪdditional products for the domestic and global body repair Putties, lightweight pourable glazing putties, unique packaging,Īnd time-saving body repair SOPs. High-build polyester primers, stain-free body fillers, glazing Invested heavily in technology and developed many leading The automotive aftermarket and began producing other productsĭesigned for automotive body repair. Has recognized the need for high-quality primers and fillers for Poly-Flex may also be used to skim coat over repairĪreas or large surface areas that have the original paint still Its flowable viscosity is ideal forįilling minor imperfections such as sand scratches, nicks, dings,Īnd gouges. Spot filling and skim coating over repair areas on flexibleīumpers and plastic parts. Poly-Flex is a flexible polyester glazing putty designed for Imported from USA (Sizes & Specifications are based on the USA Market).Flexible Putty: Handy usage on flexible bumpers and plastic parts for spot filling and skim coating Viscous Putty: Ideal for filling minor imperfections such as sand scratches, nicks, dings, and more Easy Sanding: Evercoat polyester putty provides easy sanding with 180 grit sandpaper Versatile Surfaces Application: Our products are applicable on steel, aluminum, fiberglass, and more Automotive Body Repair: We provide high-quality putty, primer, and body filler formulations ›See more product details. ![]()
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