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Post by mountaingoatgreg on Mar 24, 2009 22:32:03 GMT -5
Hey Gang
What fillers or putties are you guys using? I used to use Dr Microtools but it is no longer available. I have tried squadron putty and Mr Surfacer but, I have not been very impressed with either product. Is there soemthing better?
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Post by mrlfan on Mar 25, 2009 1:41:48 GMT -5
Greg go down the local auto parts store and buy you the auto putty that comes in the tubes made by 3M. It works a ton better than Squadern and with out the shrinking. Glenn
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Post by icghogger on Mar 25, 2009 9:54:44 GMT -5
Glenn is right, Greg. That 3M stuff is excellent and easy to work. But for something a little thinner, I use Gunze Sangyo "Mr. Dissolved Putty". It is a mixture of their White Putty and their liquid cement. Stir it up real good before using. I apply it to small dings and cracks with the tip of a toothpick. It may require a couple of applications, but it finishes out really nice. I follow that up with Mr. Surfacer 1000 to get a glass-smooth finish.
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dtinut
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Post by dtinut on Mar 25, 2009 10:13:49 GMT -5
I really like this product, as it works very well for me. www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=87053I also have a tube of the Red glazing they sell at the autobody stores. It doesn't shrink/crack when applied in very thin layers, but will if you apply a thicker layer. I haven't tried out the Tamiya light cure putty, but it looks interesting. cures when exposed to light. ~ 2 min cure when exposed to light. Could be handy.... Brian |
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Post by Randy Earle on Mar 25, 2009 11:21:46 GMT -5
We have this question/topic in two places!
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Post by mountaingoatgreg on Mar 25, 2009 14:10:35 GMT -5
Thanks guys for the suggestions, I picked up some of the 3M putty today and will give it a shot. I apologize for the double post my computer freaked out when I tried posting it the first time and thought it did not take. Thanks Rail Run for cleaning up the mess.
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liengineerbob
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Post by liengineerbob on Mar 25, 2009 14:55:12 GMT -5
One thing to keep in mind when using the 3M putty, is don't heap it on. It will crack over time if applied too heavily, and being lacquer based, will soften the plastic and make a mess real fast.
I've used the 3M (or similar products) for nearly 25 years on both my model railroad and aircraft kits, and if used properly, works great.
For a more difficult or larger area, try some two part polyester putty (it is made by various manufacturers). Very similar to the "Bondo" we are all familiar with using on our cars, but much much finer. It dries quickly, does not shrink and takes paint well. It is NOT useful though for small scratches or the minor imperfections needing correction. For that, the 3M works great.
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