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Old 18-11-2009, 01:33 PM
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hi just a quick one, what body filler do people rate the best? any help will help thanks
Old 18-11-2009, 02:21 PM
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General whack it on cover big area....upol easy 1. Small area or finishing dolphin glaze.
Old 18-11-2009, 02:27 PM
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I always got told bodge holds water thats why some cars that have had body work the paint starts to bubble up.
Old 18-11-2009, 02:51 PM
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Paint bubbles due to rust. Rust in my experience is there simply due to lack of underseal or sealer.

The cavities that hold water in a saff for instance are not sealed well. If salty moisture gets in there it will rot badly like mine did. Every place that has seen grinding or welding is getting black sealler goo sprayed in there.

Professional grade bondo/filler is only as good as the metal it gets put over. I spray rust converter on anything I have repaired as well.

Don't use cheap stuff either.
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So its gor nothing to do with bodge holding water.
Old 18-11-2009, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenny Boy
So its gor nothing to do with bodge holding water.
Its down to prep.
Old 18-11-2009, 07:32 PM
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I use Upol Easy 1, Upol Fantastic, Dolphin Glaze and Kent stopper.
Old 18-11-2009, 07:36 PM
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use EASY for the repairs then FANTASTIC to finish off
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