I plan to buy one gallon of body filler. i was told to use fiberglass type filler such as Marglas etc....I plan on buying the good stuff from a reputable body supply shop. Is there any type (with glass, without etc..) that would be a best buy for an all around filler?? I also plan on buying some polyester icing for topcoats..any suggestions?? Thanks guys..

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350 punched 30, Cam
TH350 with a shift kit
Peg leg 2.73 (for now)

I think many will agree with me on this one rage or rage gold made by evercoat. It doesnt contain fiberglass. MOst of the body shops that Ive been in and even the ones Ive worked at all used rage.

For a final glaze I use dolphin glaze made by upol.

You cant beat those two in my opinion...Eric

I'm just a fan of the polyester fillers due to the fact they dont continue shrinking after theyre applied. Evercoat is a good one...another body forum you might want to check is at www autobodystore com. Are links acceptible on this board? Also, Svet, where could I get ahold of some of this Rage to try?

Yes, I don't think you can go wrong with the Evercoat lines of filler. Rage is one of my favorites, another one was Blue-Ice, but my supplier quit carrying it.

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'68 SS-396 (still workin' on it)
"Reality is the illusion of life without drugs and alcohol"
-2 Below Custom Automotive
Fbks, AK.

Ellis I buy all my stuff from arnold motor supply along with my shop that I work for. I dont know if its just a Iowa chain never really seen one expect in Iowa, but any place that sells paint supplies should carry it or can get it just ask.

On shrinking issue body fillers dont shrink all that much because of the high solids that they contain. The shrinkage you see is not the bondo but the primer surfacer. If you let the primer set for a week or two before you sand it it will have shrink down.


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1970 chevelle
1970 chevelle SS455 not a typo its a buick baby
1949 and 1972 chevy trucks
http://briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/sevt_chevelles

You learn something everyday. ;)

Thanks for the tips guys, I'll look for some Rage.. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif

BTW, should I etch prime first or put the filler on over welds and bare metal then prime???

Use filler over bare/sanded steel. After you have worked the plastic to you desired contour. Then etch prime the bare metal area.
I shoot the repaire area as well just to keep the etch and primer over the worked area the same mil. thickness.
As for filler my choice is Rage Gold by Evercoat.



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Wayne
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TCG # 186

Just anothe thought re:Welds.
Make sure you use a SS or Brass wire brus to clean the weld area, The contaminants left by welding can be catastrophic to over coated primer/paint.
I have used a stainless steel wire wheel on a die grinder with good success.

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Wayne
ACES# 1556
TCG # 186

We use Z-Grip, and Evercoat 416 metal glaze.
Never had a problem with it. Rage is also good.

looks like pretty good prices here , http://www.crestnetsales.com/body.htm the 10th one down . FGE-112 . ask about HAZ-MAT charges though if you mail order . they can eat you up.
the body guys at the high-zoot antique restoration places use ALL METAL by evercoat . it is also listed on this site . look at the price!. It does sand like a brick though from what I remember. DAVE

I am just here to support ANY and ALL Evercoat products, good stuff. I do want to clear up a little on the verbage on "Plastic body fillers" Or "Bondo" (which is sort of like "Kleenx" is to "Tissues" or "Cresent Wrench is to "adjustable end wrenches").

ALL of these fillers are polyester, everyone of them. They are all polyester "fiberglass" based. They all have polyester resin in them it is the solids used that change. They all use a certain amount of "talc". With some having short strands of fiberglass "tread" in them. Evercoat "Rage" would be a "regular" filler. It is what would usually be refered to as "Bondo". There are others that are used for special projects. Evercoat "Kitty Hair" has very short stands of fiberglass (about 1/16") while "Tiger Hair" has long strands (about 1"). There is also fillers with aluminum powder like Evercoats "Metal to Metal" these Evercoat products and many others like them are actually water proof and very good products to put down first when you are doing large repairs. They are much harder to sand and don't feather out as easy, so a coat of "regular" filler over them is recommended.

The difference between the "regular" fillers and a product like Evercoats "Glaze coat" or Metal Glaze" is the "talc" is ground much finer, so they spread like cream cheeze and sand much easier than "regular" filler.

Proceed. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif

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Thanks for all of the info, I just picked up some Rage today. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif

I know this is an old post but i am going to be picking up some filler this week and would like to know if anyone has used any 3M products. I heard that their filler is very good.