Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Bondo Body Filler Options

Alter options exist for modelers not wanting to call Bondo.


Bondo Trade-mark object filler, though convincing in some applications, may not submission the results needed for smaller projects. Alternatives exist to fill this must.


Apoxie Sculpt


Apoxie Sculpt is a clay based product; users mix two parts to create a smooth putty with a two to three hour working time. It hardens to a waterproof finish in Twenty four hours with no shrinking. The product is available in stores and online for under $10 for a quarter pound, as of 2011.


Evercoat


Evercoat creates a variety of resin based fillers and glazing putties. Rage is one of their most popular products because of its stain resistance and tack-free finish. It sticks to most surfaces and dries without shrinking within Forty minutes of preparation. It is available in most retail hardware outlets.



Rage is available premixed by the quart and gallon in most marine stores.

Durham's Rock Hard Water Putty

A gypsum based product, Water Putty is sold as a powder to be mixed with water.