body filler, my experience
10-07-2014, 10:04 AM
#1
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
body filler, my experience
I did a full strip of my 64 body, repaired and reshaped it on 10s of spots with glass mat (10 sq yards) and polyester (2 gallons...), then put it into shape such that only minimal body putty would be required before spraying on high build primer.
I had read on many occasions how well the Evercoat body filler products work. But I am from Europe, and simply could not find them over here ....until recently.
So I had started with other products, I tried 6 different brands and types (soft, hard, fine, cheap, expensive, you name it). I sincerely did not like any of those.
So when I finally could get my hands on Evercoat Rage Gold, I could not wait to try. Now that made my day. It's another league compared to anything else I used. It was the most expensive too.
What I liked most is that it hardens fast, so you can start working on it in the shortest of times (say 30 min). It does not clog the abrasive paper at all, and it actually shapes beautifully like a soft/light type of filler. Wait a day and it is hard like a heavy duty filler. That's the best of both worlds to me. This is not a promo talk, just wanted to share my excitement
I had read on many occasions how well the Evercoat body filler products work. But I am from Europe, and simply could not find them over here ....until recently.
So I had started with other products, I tried 6 different brands and types (soft, hard, fine, cheap, expensive, you name it). I sincerely did not like any of those.
So when I finally could get my hands on Evercoat Rage Gold, I could not wait to try. Now that made my day. It's another league compared to anything else I used. It was the most expensive too.
What I liked most is that it hardens fast, so you can start working on it in the shortest of times (say 30 min). It does not clog the abrasive paper at all, and it actually shapes beautifully like a soft/light type of filler. Wait a day and it is hard like a heavy duty filler. That's the best of both worlds to me. This is not a promo talk, just wanted to share my excitement
10-07-2014, 05:51 PM
#2
Race Director
I am GLAD that you are happy with the RAGE GOLD...but knowing that you more than likely could not get the Evercoats Vette Panel Adhesive. I can understand you excitement.
It shapes like a soft/light type body filler because it is just that. No where close to or even in the same league as Vette Panel Adhesive. That is a FACT.
Hope all goes well in your project.
DUB
It shapes like a soft/light type body filler because it is just that. No where close to or even in the same league as Vette Panel Adhesive. That is a FACT.
Hope all goes well in your project.
DUB
10-08-2014, 03:01 AM
#3
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
I am GLAD that you are happy with the RAGE GOLD...but knowing that you more than likely could not get the Evercoats Vette Panel Adhesive. I can understand you excitement.
It shapes like a soft/light type body filler because it is just that. No where close to or even in the same league as Vette Panel Adhesive. That is a FACT.
Hope all goes well in your project.
DUB
It shapes like a soft/light type body filler because it is just that. No where close to or even in the same league as Vette Panel Adhesive. That is a FACT.
Hope all goes well in your project.
DUB
To cope with that: I glassed as close to final shape as possible, I added layers where needed, I top coated with gelcoat and blocked that . Result is that only a thin layer of putty is needed, never more than 0.5mm (a bit more than 1/32")
10-08-2014, 03:42 PM
#4
Melting Slicks
Martians are rare over here I think, I see some pretty strange beings walking around. And good news is that at .5mm you are better than you thought because that is actually just over 1/64" (.5mm=.0197" and 1/64=.0156 1/32=.0312). Good luck with the project.
10-08-2014, 05:11 PM
#5
Race Director
VPA is as rare as marsians over here, I wish I can see one before I die To cope with that: I glassed as close to final shape as possible, I added layers where needed, I top coated with gelcoat and blocked that . Result is that only a thin layer of putty is needed, never more than 0.5mm (a bit more than 1/32")
To cope with that: I glassed as close to final shape as possible, I added layers where needed, I top coated with gelcoat and blocked that . Result is that only a thin layer of putty is needed, never more than 0.5mm (a bit more than 1/32")DUB