Recommend Me A Filler

[mak 0]

I've done a search and theres some damned helpfull posts out there about applying the stuff, especially from our resident painter, but not much on what people actually use.

 

I normally use p38 but find it always cracks, i'm guessing cos its a bit naff but might be my technique?

 

Anyhow can anyone recommend a muts nuts filler. I dont care how much it costs I just dont want a big crack in my paint work!

[Alastairh 47]

Crap, don't say that, i've been using P38.

 

Not had too many problems in the past with it, but maybe Andy may well be able to shed some light.

 

Alastair

[sonofsam 5]

Galvaplast is good stuff..and pretty darn expensive

[Paintguy 0]

How thick are you putting the P38 on, and what (exactly) are you using it for?

 

Trying to use too thick a layer really reduces a fillers flexibility, which can lead cracks. Also trying to bridge gaps between dissimilar materials will generally cause it to crack too.

 

Personally, I use U-Pol Easy 1, but I don't pay anywhere near the price on that site!

[mak 0]

Yeah I've found a much cheaper supplier of u-pol. I was told the U-pol extra was even better than that stuff so am thinking of using that.

 

When I've used p38 before it has been to fill a rather large gap to be fair, but i didnt over apply it.

 

This time i need to rebuild the body work (3mm or so) in a small patch where I had to grind some rust out. Its just to smooth out the grinder marks and build the level back up.

[Paintguy 0]

Should be fine at that, but if you need to go much thicker than that at any time, I'd recommend a fiberglass/bridging filler first, to make up most of the thickness, then finish off with standard stuff

 

I've not used Extra, so can't comment on it. I always stick with Easy 1, 'cos I hate sanding