Whats the best body filler/bondo out on the market?

I wouldn't say there is a best. But there is alot of top shelf stuff. Rage extreme,Rage gold, marson platinum and platinum plus, 3m premium gold QBA. Stay away from cheap stuff, department store automotive section crap. The good stuff is $30+ a gallon.

rage extreme is near the top but can't say it is the best. There a different fillers for different needs as well.

ive had good luck with the rage extreme

ive had good luck with the rage extreme


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Try Micro-Lite at your local NAPA store,easy to work with ,goes on smooth

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X3 i used many in my years of doing bodywork.I used evercoats chromalite, used rage extreme,I will never go back to anything else except using rage extreme.

http://www.evercoat.com/productDetail.aspx?pID=146

I also use USC ICING as a poleyster glazing putty over that to smooth out any minor imperfections .I never have to sand with anything coarser then 80 grit paper.

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pat

I also use USC ICING as a poleyster glazing putty over that to smooth out any minor imperfections .I never have to sand with anything coarser then 80 grit paper.

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patyou must either be related to Bad or you are a bodyman:lol: Painters put it on smooth enough for nothing coarser than 180.:lol::lol: if you have to use 80 grit you either werent ready for it or put it on to thick.Bodymen...sheeesh!

you must either be related to Bad or you are a bodyman:lol: Painters put it on smooth enough for nothing coarser than 180.:lol::lol: if you have to use 80 grit you either werent ready for it or put it on to thick.Bodymen...sheeesh!

Put it on, whack it down with 80, use the ICING then hit it with 80 then 100 grit and wala PERFECT!!!!!!!!! I have done this technique many many times and my 70 vert was done the same way 8 years ago and no shrinkage or sand scratch swelling. And I AM A PAINTER BY TRADE!!!!!!

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pat

I tried the Evercoat rage extreme as per others recomendation. It is a excellent product by far the best filler I has used. Worth every penny.

No edit link sucks! "have used"

I was wondering if i was the only 1 as well with the edit problem,, guess not.
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pat

I use E'coat myself too but the only ***** I have is them cheesing out with only 2/3 of a gallon.
A lot of guys are going with Marson Platinum.
I've not use the Platinum but the regular Marsons was a little tough to sand.
They say the Platinum is easier and I'm trying some next.
Ive seen it all at varrious bodyshops,Dynalite,to real Bondo but I understand as most are run by a cheap skate owner or do mainly insurance work and have to make up for it "someplace".

I use E'coat myself too but the only ***** I have is them cheesing out with only 2/3 of a gallon.
A lot of guys are going with Marson Platinum.
I've not use the Platinum but the regular Marsons was a little tough to sand.
They say the Platinum is easier and I'm trying some next.
Ive seen it all at varrious bodyshops,Dynalite,to real Bondo but I understand as most are run by a cheap skate owner or do mainly insurance work and have to make up for it "someplace".

On a side note. I bought some rage extreme back on May of 08. I used a bit of it and sealed it back up.. It sat in the garage and im about ready to start using it again.. Is it bad???? How long does that stuff last for?

As long as its sealed tight and no air got into it it should be good to go.I know some dont last if the seal isnt tight.Just stir it up and get the resin mixed in cause if it isnt mixed and you put hardner to it it wont cure properly and then you`ll have to scrape it off and reapply.NOT FUN :waah:

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pat

Yeah, Just use a paint stiring device in a drill and mix WELL.
Only "issue" may be the hardner.
I always "work" the tube some,ok vintage here's your opening, so's to mix the components well everytime I use some and if it's as old as the Rage,i'd try some first and make SURE it hardens the filler.
I just went thru this with some SMC resin and the cream hardner was weak and did not cure the resin completly. I let it set out in the sun for a couple of days and it was cured enough to sand the crap off but I ended up using several disks to remove it, Real bummer for sure.

I was wondering if i was the only 1 as well with the edit problem,, guess not.
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pat

The edit feature has been disabled because of abuse. There is an explanation Here (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=282195)

I always "work" the tube some,ok vintage here's your opening,

Ok, since you offered..... I heard that happens with old age!

and not using it for a while.;)

If you don't use it you'll lose it.
Kim