uncle potts Posted March 5, 2019 Posted March 5, 2019 I was using some spot filler on a project today. The smell is bothering my wife , and frankly this stuff stinks. Since the high outside was 12 and the low -7 I can't ta me it outside. Any suggestions for a alternative that doesn't have any fumes. Thanks for your help.
64SS350 Posted March 5, 2019 Posted March 5, 2019 I have used the Bondo brand of spot filler or glazing, didn't seem too bad. But hobby brands, I use Squadron and sometimes Tamiya. Beware, the Tamiya shrinks.
espo Posted March 5, 2019 Posted March 5, 2019 I have used nothing but Tamya putty. To prevent shrinkage I suggest thin applications and plenty of drying time in between applications.
Mike Chernecki Posted March 5, 2019 Posted March 5, 2019 Try the Tamiya Light Curing Putty, no smell, cures instantly with a light, easy to sand. I use the UV light I have left over from a Bondic glue pen. I put a bit of putty on a notepad and cover it with a lid from a spray can so it doesn't start curing. Then start filling what you need, fill, cure, sand, all within a few seconds of each other. Working on the new 1968 Chevelle I filled the holes for the mirror and door handles within a couple minutes and that was 3 rounds of fill, cure and sand.
gman Posted March 5, 2019 Posted March 5, 2019 5 hours ago, Mike Chernecki said: Try the Tamiya Light Curing Putty, no smell, cures instantly with a light, easy to sand. I use the UV light I have left over from a Bondic glue pen. I put a bit of putty on a notepad and cover it with a lid from a spray can so it doesn't start curing. Then start filling what you need, fill, cure, sand, all within a few seconds of each other. Working on the new 1968 Chevelle I filled the holes for the mirror and door handles within a couple minutes and that was 3 rounds of fill, cure and sand. Interesting. I haven't come across this product (yet). https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/87076light_curing_putty/index.htm ^^ I'll have to keep my eyes open for this in the hobby shop next time
espo Posted March 6, 2019 Posted March 6, 2019 I'll have to look for that putty. I have just always used the standard white putty and didn't even know about the light-curing product.
uncle potts Posted March 6, 2019 Author Posted March 6, 2019 Thanks for the tips. Going to have to try that Tamiya putty. My biggest issue is smell. My hobby room is right off our kitchen so smell is an issue.
Kit Basher Posted March 6, 2019 Posted March 6, 2019 Perfect Plastic Putty and Vallejo putty are water based, so should have less of a smell. I have not used either one, so I suggest you look for reviews.
Deathgoblin Posted March 6, 2019 Posted March 6, 2019 I usually use green Squadron Putty. Seems to work pretty well.
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