Mike Kucaba Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 Topic Title says it all. Interested in applications. I'm aware of all the many fillers, putties etc. interested in this one.
Mike Kucaba Posted May 7, 2011 Author Posted May 7, 2011 Thanks for the replies. I remember (now) that short shot tutorial.
Aaronw Posted May 7, 2011 Posted May 7, 2011 I don't use it a lot, and I never even thought of using it as a filler but it is a nice putty for sculpting parts from. It is similar to modelling clay in consistancy although a bit sticky instead of oily. It gives you plenty of working time before it starts to set up. I bought some about 5 years ago, and shelf life doesn't seem to be an issue. The unused portion is still as it was when I first bought it.
Modlguy Posted May 7, 2011 Posted May 7, 2011 Mark, Does color matter? I see that they have gray or white. Are the characteristics the same? Bill.
charlie8575 Posted May 9, 2011 Posted May 9, 2011 Mark, Does color matter? I see that they have gray or white. Are the characteristics the same? Bill. I can't speak for the characteristics of this stuff because I've never used it, but I would think that the smart thing would be to use the white putty under white primer, and possibly the other colors, as the gray may cause an uneveness in the color of the primer, which could affect your final color. Charlie Larkin
Modlguy Posted May 9, 2011 Posted May 9, 2011 Bill, I've only used the gray, but I will say that one (even mist) coat of Tamiya white primer will cover it. The gray doesn't leech through at all. It's very stable stuff...since it's not lacquer based paint doesn't activate the pigments or anything like that. I personally like the gray because it gives a good contrast to white styrene and lets you see what you're doing. It dries in a very light shade of gray, for what it's worth. Much lighter than the Tamiya Basic putty which I use for spot repairs. Thanks, Mark. I ordered some in "Natural", and also ordered some Magic Smooth. This is their looser two part product, with a less thick honey-like consistency for seam filling and such. Supposed to be a little like creamy peanut butter. I'll give that a try as well. Bill.
58 Impala Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 where can you find this product? I'd like to give it a try.
Modlguy Posted May 11, 2011 Posted May 11, 2011 where can you find this product? I'd like to give it a try. It's Restorer Supplies. I have never done business with them before and cannot give a recommendation one way or another. I did ask for standard shipping and got charged $9.90 for priority. That may have been an error on their part or mine and I have put in an inquiry. In any case here is the URL: http://stores.restorersupplies.com/-strse-Epoxy-Putty-cln-Magic-Smooth/Categories.bok Bill.
Modlguy Posted May 11, 2011 Posted May 11, 2011 It's Restorer Supplies. I have never done business with them before and cannot give a recommendation one way or another. I did ask for standard shipping and got charged $9.90 for priority. That may have been an error on their part or mine and I have put in an inquiry. In any case here is the URL: http://stores.restorersupplies.com/-strse-Epoxy-Putty-cln-Magic-Smooth/Categories.bok Bill. And here is a kind of tutorial I found. Note I am not associated with the product or vendor in any way and I have yet to try it. http://www.sculpt.com/technotes/Tech_Sheets/TECH_SHEET_Magic-Smooth.pdf Bill.
Mike Kucaba Posted May 11, 2011 Author Posted May 11, 2011 Check ebay. I just paid for 5 pounds of the stuff (magic scuplt) for about $10 per pound,shipped.
RancheroSteve Posted May 11, 2011 Posted May 11, 2011 Thanks for the tips, guys. Just picked some up today at my LHS. I'm going to try using it as a base for vacu-forming a windshield.
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