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DanB

01-16-2002 09:57:17




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I had a gas tank with a deep dent, ended up cutting it out and welding in metal patch. Now will start filling patched area with body filler. I will need about quarter inch of filler. What is best way to get this much filler in corectly, many thin layers or one or two thick layers? Should I ruff up metal for filler to have a better bite? Lastly, what is the best brand name filler to use?




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Jeremy

02-05-2002 01:33:12




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 Re: Body Filler Questions in reply to DanB, 01-16-2002 09:57:17  
I'd fill it with lead instead of bondo. You can get a leading kit from Eastwood.com.



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mark

01-18-2002 18:44:48




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 Re: Body Filler Questions in reply to DanB, 01-16-2002 09:57:17  
Must've really been deep. As with any product, you should follow the manufacturer's recommendations for application. I would apply directly over a coat of self-etching zinc primer after prepping the bare metal. Try to get the metal as close to the original shape as possible so the filler build is as thin as possible. Use a lightweight body filler. Find a local paint supplier to the body shops in your area and ask them for a recommendation. You can spread the filler fairly thick. After it cures, level the filler to remove high areas. Reapply additional coats as required, filling low areas until you achieve the level of fill desired. The final sand should be with a fine sandpaper so that you don't get sandscratch bleed through as the primer dries.

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hay

01-18-2002 09:30:50




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 Re: Body Filler Questions in reply to DanB, 01-16-2002 09:57:17  
body filler should never be more than 1/4" thick. be sure the surface metal is very clean and apply the filler in several thin layers and let dry between layers and sand each layer to give the next layer a better surface to hold to.



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