Glazing Putty recommendations
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Glazing Putty recommendations
I’m looking for a recommendation for a good glazing putty for use as a skin coat on some large repair areas (’59 Corvette). I have the new fiberglass pretty well smoothed out but there are still some pin holes and high/low spots to fill. Since these are rather large areas (rear fender flares and big wide hood scoop) I need something that flows easily and has a long cure time.
In looking at the Evercoat products I see that their Polyester Glazing Putty seems to be the only product that states specifically that it can be used on fiberglass. Anyone used this product? Any other recommendations?
Thanks,
Charles
In looking at the Evercoat products I see that their Polyester Glazing Putty seems to be the only product that states specifically that it can be used on fiberglass. Anyone used this product? Any other recommendations?
Thanks,
Charles
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For pinholes, I use "Euroglaze" green glazing putty. Short working time above 70 degrees. Cool down in refridg. to extend.
For skim coating, I use "Rage Extreme" but I add resin to thin it out. Excellent results.
There are many other products that will give equivalent results...
For skim coating, I use "Rage Extreme" but I add resin to thin it out. Excellent results.
There are many other products that will give equivalent results...
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For large area's Evercoats Slick Sand is recommended. It is a sprayable filler.
http://www.autobodystore.com/66vette.shtml
http://www.autobodystore.com/66vette.shtml
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For large area's Evercoats Slick Sand is recommended. It is a sprayable filler.
http://www.autobodystore.com/66vette.shtml
http://www.autobodystore.com/66vette.shtml
traditional 'glazing putty' is usually just thick primer (often lacquer based, not that there is anything wrong with that....) in a tube. a sprayable catalyzed polyester is a better idea.Bill
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OK, perhaps glazing putty is the wrong nomenclature. What I am looking for is a low viscosity (something with about the consistency of tooth paste), hand applied (too thick to spray), two part (not lacquer based) filler with a long cure time.
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Here is another link on product.
Bill, I've heard to stay away from the lacquer based putty's. It will shrink over time and cause problems. Back in the 80's,I always used that red Nitro Stan stuff.
It was before the new formulations. I think everyone in the world use to use it
Better things out there these days.
http://autobodystore.net/Merchant2/m...tegory_Code=FM
Bill, I've heard to stay away from the lacquer based putty's. It will shrink over time and cause problems. Back in the 80's,I always used that red Nitro Stan stuff.
It was before the new formulations. I think everyone in the world use to use it
Better things out there these days. http://autobodystore.net/Merchant2/m...tegory_Code=FM
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"An extra strong polyester glazing putty. Ideally suited for repairs subject to stress and impact, such as door edges, fender edges, body seams and flexible bumpers. It’s a smooth formula with extra working time for use in warm weather and glazing large areas. Contains ZNX-7™ for superior adhesion to galvanized steel, bare steel, aluminum, SMC, E-coat and OEM finishes. Part of the MetalWorks® System."
This is the only product that I have seen that says anything specifically about a longer cure time, but this one does not mention fiberglass.
Charles
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Contains ZNX-7™ for superior adhesion to galvanized steel, bare steel, aluminum, SMC , E-coat and OEM finishes. Part of the MetalWorks® System."
This is the only product that I have seen that says anything specifically about a longer cure time, but this one does not mention fiberglass.
Charles
This is the only product that I have seen that says anything specifically about a longer cure time, but this one does not mention fiberglass.
Charles
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glazing putty
I think you want the evercoat polyester based one (blue can), any of the other stuff I'm familiar with shrinks too much.
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Charles.
Thats the one you want. I use it every day in my body shop. We run about 45 cars a month thru my shop and have never had a problem with that product.
I have used it on every vette I have done for myself and customers. My 60 and 66 have been done for years now and still look like the day I finished them. Buy plenty of it you will find it makes your finish work much easier.
Brian G.
Thats the one you want. I use it every day in my body shop. We run about 45 cars a month thru my shop and have never had a problem with that product.
I have used it on every vette I have done for myself and customers. My 60 and 66 have been done for years now and still look like the day I finished them. Buy plenty of it you will find it makes your finish work much easier.
Brian G.
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Charles.
Thats the one you want. I use it every day in my body shop. We run about 45 cars a month thru my shop and have never had a problem with that product.
I have used it on every vette I have done for myself and customers. My 60 and 66 have been done for years now and still look like the day I finished them. Buy plenty of it you will find it makes your finish work much easier.
Brian G.
Thats the one you want. I use it every day in my body shop. We run about 45 cars a month thru my shop and have never had a problem with that product.
I have used it on every vette I have done for myself and customers. My 60 and 66 have been done for years now and still look like the day I finished them. Buy plenty of it you will find it makes your finish work much easier.
Brian G.
I bought a container of Metal Glaze the other day but I haven't tried it out yet. The consistency looks like what I was hoping for. Any tips for applying a uniformly thick coat to a large flat surface? I was thinking of using a tile trowel (one with slots cut in the edge) to spread it.
Charles
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Brian:
I bought a container of Metal Glaze the other day but I haven't tried it out yet. The consistency looks like what I was hoping for. Any tips for applying a uniformly thick coat to a large flat surface? I was thinking of using a tile trowel (one with slots cut in the edge) to spread it.
Charles
I bought a container of Metal Glaze the other day but I haven't tried it out yet. The consistency looks like what I was hoping for. Any tips for applying a uniformly thick coat to a large flat surface? I was thinking of using a tile trowel (one with slots cut in the edge) to spread it.
Charles
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The grooved side of tile trowel is used just to get a uniform height, then you can flip it over and use the smooth side to even out the the ridges, or, in this case, you could use a plastic squeegee to smooth it out. I just have never been able to get a uniform thickness using just a squeegee, especially over a large area.
Charles
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Brian:
I bought a container of Metal Glaze the other day but I haven't tried it out yet. The consistency looks like what I was hoping for. Any tips for applying a uniformly thick coat to a large flat surface? I was thinking of using a tile trowel (one with slots cut in the edge) to spread it.
Charles
I bought a container of Metal Glaze the other day but I haven't tried it out yet. The consistency looks like what I was hoping for. Any tips for applying a uniformly thick coat to a large flat surface? I was thinking of using a tile trowel (one with slots cut in the edge) to spread it.
Charles
