what kind of filler?

[jex]

I plan on prepping my car for paint (possibly a roller job). There are some small dings from car doors, rocks, etc....none are very big. This will be my first attempt at fixing dings and was wondering what type of filler is best for small dings and dents. Should I just bondo them or us some spot putty?

[Fanzotti]

Bondo blows, don't use it. There's a company Evercoat, they make a product called Metal glaze. That's nice stuff and spreads/sands easily. About thirty bucks a bottle but well worth it. Spend money here, it'll save you money in the long run.

[VAPORBLADE]

2nd evercoat.

[tjts1]

$6 bucket of bondo works for me. You got to know how to use it. Practice makes perfect.

[der affe]

evercoat also makes "RAGE" if you use it you'll understand why it is called that! hard to sand, pinhole fucking everywhere!!!!! don't be tempted by the cheaper price of it buy the evercoat OEM metalglaze you can't go wrong!

[cholyoke]

I just used Evercoat and it worked like a charm.

[jex]

OK...I am about to begin sanding. Just want to confirm that Evercoat metal glaze OEM can be built up enough to fill in dings. I dont know a lot about body work (which is one reason Im roller painting my car), but it sort of seems like the metal glaze should only be used to fill scratches or as a skim coat. If it is durable enough to fill in dings, then this is what I'll get. I'd say the worst ding I have is about the diameter of a quarter...maybe 1/4" deep.

Also, on my trunk, there are two "reverse dings". It looks like the trunk was closed on something and there are 2 tiny spots that point outward. Do I tap these in and then use a skim coat?

Thanks for the help. I'll keep everyone posted. I know roller painting has caused quite a stir lately. I'm looking forward to getting started...and learning a lot.

ps...I plan to shave my antenna as well. Can I use this, Or should I just use fiberglass resin (recomendations).

[Jordan]

Don't fill dings, do the metal work and use the plastic filler as a skim coat to level out your work. contrary to popular belief.. it is not a filler. I would not exceed 1/8th in thickness with any fillers, especially those not fiber reinforced.

For filling holes you should weld in a metal plug, and then level the work with filler.

[clavinZERO]

Don't fill dings, do the metal work and use the plastic filler as a skim coat to level out your work. contrary to popular belief.. it is not a filler. I would not exceed 1/8th in thickness with any fillers, especially those not fiber reinforced.

For filling holes you should weld in a metal plug, and then level the work with filler.

+1

[AndrewBird]

Don't fill dings, do the metal work and use the plastic filler as a skim coat to level out your work. contrary to popular belief.. it is not a filler. I would not exceed 1/8th in thickness with any fillers, especially those not fiber reinforced.

For filling holes you should weld in a metal plug, and then level the work with filler.

x1000000

I can't stand when people "fill" with filler. Despite the name, body filler is not made to fill large dents. It's made to smooth out a panel that is already close to flat.

Where are the dents? Can you get to the back side of them? If so, buy some body hammers, a book on metal work and go to town. It's not that hard.

[RobertK]

You're not still thinking about rolling it are you?

[jex]

You're not still thinking about rolling it are you?

yep...almost ready to start.