What is polyester body filler used for?

What is polyester body filler used for?

In general, body fillers consist of a polyester resin with a cream hardener that forms a putty-like substance that is used to return a vehicle’s body to its smooth surface after minor damage.

What is polyester filler?

Evercoat polyester fillers are durable repair fillers that can be used to repair multiple surfaces such as wood, fiberglass, most metal, cement, stucco and many others. Evercoat fillers come with a tube of cream hardener that needs to be mixed into the filler to cure (harden) the material.

Is polyester body filler flexible?

A high adhesion and flexible polyester filler specifically designed for scuffs and scratches on plastic parts that require ultimate flexibility e.g. bumpers.

Are polyester fillers waterproof?

Unlike wood putty, polyester filler dries hard so it can be sanded to match the profile of the surrounding wood. Polyester wood fillers are less flexible than epoxies and don’t adhere as well to wood. These fillers are water-resistant, but not waterproof.

Which body filler is best?

We have listed the top three rated car body fillers below;

• 3M Bondo 261 Lightweight Car Body Filler.
• Permatex 25909 Liquid Metal Filler.
• Evercoat 156 Lightweight Car Body Filler.

What type of body filler should I use?

Standard grade is a great option for minimal hail damage and small rust spots, while premium grade should be used for actual tears or a large surface area. Standard grade body fillers are a lightweight substance or putty that spreads easily and cures in about 20-25 minutes.

What is the difference between body filler and putty?

“The difference between putty and filler is basically the “talc” in the product. Most of our Rage line of fillers have Eco-Resin technology. With that, we use similar ingredients to putty. Therefore, when using it, the putty is no longer necessary in the repair process.”

What is flexible filler?

Flexible Decorators Filler is a fast drying, acrylic based filler and sealant that remains permanently flexible. Can be overpainted with most paint types or covered over with wallpaper.

Does body filler absorb water?

Another point to note is that the talc in body filler is hygroscopic, meaning it readily absorbs water. Don’t leave a vehicle in damp conditions with exposed body filler. Moisture could get absorbed and give you big problems later in the repair. Body filler is exothermic, meaning it creates its own heat when curing.

What body filler is easiest to sand?

The filler I’ve been using with great results is the 3M Platinum Plus easy to sand and no pin holes . After filling don’t forget to HiFill to level the surface and sand off. If not using HiFill prime then putty sand flat then prime again . There are also a professional range of paint products for timber/wood products .