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  • siberianhusky
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Dec 2009
    • 2187

    #1

    Looking for better quality body filler?

    I'm not a painter or body guy by any stretch, I've been using the same container of Bondo brand filler for a few years on rc projects. Time for a new batch and would like something better if it exists. Don't like the way the edges feather and in general would like something a little easier to sand.
    What should I be looking for at an actual auto supply shop instead of the hardware store?
    Or are they all pretty much the same?
    Mostly use it to fair the bottoms of new hulls.
    If my boats upside down then who owns the one I thought I was driving the last two laps?
  • Heaving Earth
    Banned
    • Jun 2012
    • 1877

    #2
    Look for glaze at an automotive paint supply. It's a filler that is much smoother than standard filler. Good for finish work

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    • liteumup69
      Senior Member
      • May 2011
      • 143

      #3
      Here's a few I use down at the shop with good successes, Rage Gold, U POL Lite, U POL fiberall Lite, the fiber all lite has choped glass in it, but it's smooth like peanut butter, it will feather out, water proof, and it's good for patching small holes/cracks as long as you prep the area first.
      Good luck.. Paul
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      • Chilli
        Fast Electric Addict!
        • Jan 2008
        • 3070

        #4
        MARINE-TEX!!!! It's stong, bonds well and feathers nice.

        Mike Chirillo
        www.capitolrcmodelboats.com

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        • siberianhusky
          Fast Electric Addict!
          • Dec 2009
          • 2187

          #5
          Thanks a lot, going to try out the marinetex. Will also probably use it replacing a galley on a sailboat this spring
          Cheers
          If my boats upside down then who owns the one I thought I was driving the last two laps?

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          • capnswanny
            Senior Member
            • Feb 2012
            • 817

            #6
            I like this for finish work...super easy sand in about 10 minutes, doesn't bleed through, bonds well.

            I get it at the local auto parts store (NAPA) for about $20.
            This is NOT a toy?!?

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            • 785boats
              Wet Track Racing
              • Nov 2008
              • 3169

              #7
              The good old fashion Selly's 'Plastibond' is still one of the best & most workable fillers around in my opinion. Works for me. Water proof & doesn't shrink. Can be sanded, drilled, tapped.
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              • BakedMopar
                No Mo Slipah
                • Sep 2009
                • 1679

                #8
                I use rage.
                If all of your wishes are granted, many of your dreams will be destroyed!

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                • siberianhusky
                  Fast Electric Addict!
                  • Dec 2009
                  • 2187

                  #9
                  LOL rage is what happens after the crash before the repairs!
                  No Marinetex locally so I'm going to check out the Evercoat line, I've found it locally!
                  I like the looks of that Icing but not sure about availability.
                  Thanks for the help guys, gotta get moving on blueprinting a new to me hull. Doesn't need much, just a skim coat and some sanding.
                  If my boats upside down then who owns the one I thought I was driving the last two laps?

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