3m auto filler.
#1
Posted 17 May 2017 - 08:11 PM
#2
Posted 17 May 2017 - 10:02 PM
I've found the 3M Platinum Plus 01131 pretty good stuff. No complaints with it from me.
As with any body filler, surface must be keyed. Can go over bare steel, epoxy primer, fibre glass but I wouldn't put filler over acrylic.
Edited by mugginz, 17 May 2017 - 10:03 PM.
#3
Posted 17 May 2017 - 10:08 PM
#4
Posted 17 May 2017 - 10:19 PM
I've found it easy to sand. Some like to use a rasp while the filler hasn't quite gone off completely to rough in the shape initially and then turn to sandpaper after it's hardened properly.
There's a guide on the tin to how much hardener to use. It shows a varying scale depending on temperature. The lowest temp shown on the tin is 15 degrees C. I'm not sure if there's any problems using it below that. I can say I've never had any issues with delamination or trouble with it not going off when used properly.
Best grit to use to start with I've found to be 40 grit to shape, then through 80, 180, 320.
If you start with too fine a grit you'll always have issues trying to get a good shape no matter the filler, except maybe finishing putty. I've been using U-POL Dolphin Glaze Filler over the 3M stuff where required.
#5
Posted 17 May 2017 - 10:46 PM
#6
Posted 17 May 2017 - 10:48 PM
I didn't notice you're up in QLD
Wish I could say the same about VIC weather at the moment. Brrrrrrrrr.
#7
Posted 17 May 2017 - 11:25 PM
#8
Posted 18 May 2017 - 05:57 PM
#9
Posted 18 May 2017 - 07:43 PM
#10
Posted 18 May 2017 - 07:47 PM
80 is fine if it's only a small spot but if the area too be sanded is say bigger than around 10cm x 10cm then 80 grit would tend to skate over the top and be a chore to sand.
#11
Posted 18 May 2017 - 08:13 PM
#12
Posted 18 May 2017 - 08:42 PM
I used dedicated "for flexible plastic" type filler for bumper bars, etc.
If I'll have a look tomorrow to get the brand I've been using. The three repairs I've done with the stuff has held up over 5 years so must be decent stuff.
The one liberty I have taken with plastic repairs is to not use flex additive in the paint. The advice I got was that it wasn't really necessary and over time that's proven to be true.
Oh, and haven't used it on fibre glass myself yet but I will be when the body kit turns up as no one makes kits for Toranas that don't require repairs and adjustments.
Edited by mugginz, 18 May 2017 - 08:44 PM.
#13
Posted 18 May 2017 - 08:56 PM
#14
Posted 28 May 2017 - 04:46 PM
Hi Greg I'd be interested in the brand of plastic bar bog that you use.
Finally found the tin I've been using while looking for other parts
I'd hidden the tin in one of the car parts bins.
#15
Posted 28 May 2017 - 06:21 PM
#16
Posted 28 May 2017 - 06:37 PM
FAC 5/131, Fyans StreetSouth Geelong, VIC 3220.
Phone:
952291928
They've got other outlets though.
http://www.sprayshop...tributor-finder
As far as hardener colour goes I was told there's no difference in active ingredients.
#17
Posted 29 May 2017 - 04:59 PM
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