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I haven't had any problems with the Squadron. But then again I use it to fill minor scratches and other imperfections. I mainly use my fiberstrand for the big stuff and then the glazing putty.
Truck is looking good, let me know how you make out with the Squadron. (Maybe I should reword that, I can see the comments now). |
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Dont forget to make a backer plate for that
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Very nice job filling in that strip that is the way to do it.. If you treat these body like a car you will get great results for sure..
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You are doing fine just take your time don't rush it and you will be happy with the results.
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Looking good trucker keep up the good work...
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Thanks guys, much appreciated!
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I use the 3M glazing putty I and it works well. I usually wet sand before I paint. This helps minimize scratches.
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Any putty that is a "One part" putty, meaning you don't have to mix it with a catalyst WILL crack and shrink. The evercoat for $40 will keep forever as long as the cap is on tight, so it will not go to waste, eventually you will find a use for it.
Basically it boils down to this, if you want it done right, and so that in a year or more it still looks the same, then spend the $40 and get the good stuff, if you don't care what it looks like in a short time then go with the cheap stuff. But keep in mind it don't matter who makes it, if it is a one part putty it WILL crack and shrink. ~Mike~
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yea like mike said
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Okay... I think I have it. So, my two courses of action for a non-cracking seal are, blow the $40 on the Evercoat, or use the small tube of cheaper filler. No 1-part fillers, 2-part.
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One of them is the filler itself and the 2nd part is the hardener. Just have to make sure you mix it correctly. I have about 10 years of auto body experience and it seems to be a science to mixing this stuff.
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is this a help
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Also, you mix in too much hardener and then it sets up really quick as well as being brittle.
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YA NO CRAP.... A science is an understatement, I think I wasted more at first than I used trying to get it right. ![]() ![]()
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So, filled in the big gaps, and I'm debating on what to do for filler...
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So, I think I'll go with the 3M (or similar) glazing putty, and a hardener. Does any hardener work with any putty, or do I have to buy a set? Thanks for all the help guys!
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i ise the easy red glazing putty you can get at walmart 3m stuff in the automotive section no mixing involved to it and it is easy to sand too
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Does it last? I've heard from everyone that one-part putties crack and shrink.
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It dont last...Know from experience...plus takes hours to fully dry to sand it...The two part is the way to go....Paul set me straight on that...
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Trucker, you can get evercoat on the bay for bout 30 bucks and you will have enough for practice and future builds.
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