Thinning evercoat filler

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03-11-2014, 03:12 PM
desert dog

Thinning evercoat filler

I use evercoat gold and evercoat extreme. Anyone know a good thinner to make spreading a light coat better. Thanks in advance
03-11-2014, 03:22 PM
rspears

Evercoat has a product that they offer - Evercoat 1249 - Body Filler Thinner | O'Reilly Auto Parts
03-11-2014, 03:38 PM
desert dog

Thanks, I have some of it ordered. They call it plastic honey. I was pretty sure that would be it but I wanted a second opinion.
03-11-2014, 05:15 PM
DA34GUY

A little resin will do the same thing,
That's al "Honey" is with a gold/yellow tint to it.
03-12-2014, 01:20 PM
prpmmp

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Originally Posted by DA34GUY

A little resin will do the same thing,
That's al "Honey" is with a gold/yellow tint to it.

Hey Don!! Would that be Polyester resin that is used for fiberglass or Epoxy resin? Pete
03-12-2014, 01:36 PM
DA34GUY

Yep good ole polyester resin.
Go buy a quart for 10-12 $'s and leave it on yer mixing bench.
Better than 18 -25 for a pint of HONEY
03-12-2014, 01:44 PM
prpmmp

Quote:

Originally Posted by DA34GUY

Yep good ole polyester resin.
Go buy a quart for 10-12 $'s and leave it on yer mixing bench.
Better than 18 -25 for a pint of HONEY

Great!! Thanks!! Pete
03-12-2014, 02:32 PM
shine

dont get carried away with honey . as in all fill work the more resin the weaker it is .
03-13-2014, 05:10 AM
prpmmp

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Originally Posted by shine

dont get carried away with honey . as in all fill work the more resin the weaker it is .

Hey Shine!! What do you mean by weaker? Would it be brittle and hard to sand? I believe this is just a skim coat to fill in the pin holes,would it not stick as well? Thanks Pete
03-13-2014, 06:25 AM
shine

i use glazing putty . i have seen many problems with honey over the years. shrinking/swelling/cracking . evercoat metal glaze works better.
03-13-2014, 12:05 PM
BAM55

I have used fiberglass resin to thin filler, but I must agree with Shine I now prefer to use glazing putty.
03-13-2014, 12:17 PM
rspears

U-Pol's Dolphin Glaze is what I have used. As long as the ambient is above 50 it flows on and self levels, and can even be brushed to get a skim coat.
03-13-2014, 04:56 PM
prpmmp

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Originally Posted by rspears

U-Pol's Dolphin Glaze is what I have used. As long as the ambient is above 50 it flows on and self levels, and can even be brushed to get a skim coat.

Is this a 2 part Glaze? How much working time before it goes off? Thanks Pete
03-14-2014, 03:42 AM
DA34GUY

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Originally Posted by prpmmp

Is this a 2 part Glaze? How much working time before it goes off? Thanks Pete

Yep it's a 2 part.
Always as with any filler the longer the drying process the better it is.
A fast mixed bondo, glaze, resin based product etc will create problems down the road 4 sure.
Take yer time and do it right the first time.
03-14-2014, 05:37 AM
rspears

Here's the link to U-Pol - U-POL :: They have Dolphin Glaze, which is a self leveling, pourable/brushable; and also Dolphin Putty for vertical surfaces. Like any filler product the working time is somewhat controlled by the amount of catalyst you add, but this stuff is advertised to be solvent resistent, ready to prime/paint in 15 to 20 minutes. You've got four or five minutes to work before it starts getting stiff, and of course better with ambient above 60/65F.
This is just the stuff that my paint supplier sells, and since he's been doing custom painting for about 40 years I listen to him when he takes time to walk me through the process. He tends to find the best products for the money, mostly suppliers that don't spend millions on advertising.
03-14-2014, 12:05 PM
prpmmp

Quote:

Originally Posted by rspears

Here's the link to U-Pol - U-POL :: They have Dolphin Glaze, which is a self leveling, pourable/brushable; and also Dolphin Putty for vertical surfaces. Like any filler product the working time is somewhat controlled by the amount of catalyst you add, but this stuff is advertised to be solvent resistent, ready to prime/paint in 15 to 20 minutes. You've got four or five minutes to work before it starts getting stiff, and of course better with ambient above 60/65F.
This is just the stuff that my paint supplier sells, and since he's been doing custom painting for about 40 years I listen to him when he takes time to walk me through the process. He tends to find the best products for the money, mostly suppliers that don't spend millions on advertising.

Thanks!! Looks like some good stuff!! Pete
03-14-2014, 12:22 PM
desert dog

Thanks guys, The reason I was asking is I don't heat my shop after about 50 degrees as I heat with wood. And it just don't spread as smooth at those temps. I usually mix evercoat glaze which is good in higher temp. Higher temps mean "drag racing" and I'm gone. I love the forum ,and good info from everyone.
Hank