19 replies to this topic

[Miniowner123]

my project is going to be getting to the stage where i need to fill before paint etc, im a bit confused over what filler to use, something thats not going to sink quickly and be good for the job at hand

the main areas that need filling are -

deseamed rear valance
front panel where bumper lips been removed
custom rear lights
de-handled doors

and also random small dents around the car

so can anyone recommend a good filler for the job?

thanks.

[bluesprite]

isopon p38?

[Miniowner123]

i've just been speaking to someone and they recommended u pol fantastic, anyone had any experience with it?

Edited by pinhead, 11 January 2012 - 10:29 PM.

[conlad]

isopon p38 is very good in my experience, although on fibreglass, no pockets of air in it at all and its very sandable too - ive also heard good things about upol

[leadly]

Always used p38 with no problems.

[mini-luke]

p38 here too

[Alex_B]

Ive used upol easy 1 and smooth 7 and they seem good, (better than the cheapo stuff they use at college)

[Tahiti Joe]

Another vote for P38 here...!

[bluesprite]

i've just been speaking to someone and they recommended u pol fantastic, anyone had any experience with it?

They're probably very similar, but by the looks of it on ebay, you might find it easier getting a smaller cheaper tin of p38 which is good unless you have big plans.


Edit: From what I've read, the two mentioned here need a hardener, but when my dad had some of another brand a few years ago I'm sure it was just a case of 'dont keep the tin open too long' and it air cured without needing to add anything to it over a few hours. Am I just remembering it wrong?

Edited by bluesprite, 11 January 2012 - 10:59 PM.

[Shifty]

I can confirm that p38 an Upol fantastic ARE not the same, not even close!!

Fantastic is just that, fantastic!! Its the best bodyfiller I've ever had the pleasure of poisoning my lungs with!!

[Miniowner123]

its seems everyone likes p38, apart from shify that seems to love fantastic, my friend felt the same way, im gonna have a see what pricing is like, as i will need a large amount due to the mods on the shell, welding should be over shortly so its time to learn how to filler check out part 2 of my project to see how i get on

thanks for everyones inputs, much appreciated

[Brams96]

Have you considered lead loading to minimise the amount of filler?

Lead loading kit

[sonikk4]

Upol fantastic for me as well. P38 tends to leave quite a few pin holes so needing a stopper or similar. Fantastic goes on nicely and is very easy to sand. Even the bodyshop that we used for Erm uses the Upol range of fillers and rates them highly.

I had used P38 for years and years as it seemed to be the easier to purchase but now go to any decent paint shop and they will have a quite a range of products and not that expensive either.

Lead loading is an art and something i will be looking into to try myself. Watched it being done by a pro and the finish was amazing. This would be better for de seaming i think as it wont crack.

[sam7]

Fantastic is very good!! doesnt pin hole anywhere near as much as say upol easy 1, theres loads of choice out there mate, but really depends on the job you need it for. but for the jobs u have put down, id go with fantastic!!!

[Miniowner123]

Have you considered lead loading to minimise the amount of filler?

Lead loading kit

lead loading has been on my mind for a while, i will probably give it a try for certain areas, but for ease of use (dare i say it) im gonna use filler for most of the areas, i will be purchasing a kit and see how i get on though

Upol fantastic for me as well. P38 tends to leave quite a few pin holes so needing a stopper or similar. Fantastic goes on nicely and is very easy to sand. Even the bodyshop that we used for Erm uses the Upol range of fillers and rates them highly.

I had used P38 for years and years as it seemed to be the easier to purchase but now go to any decent paint shop and they will have a quite a range of products and not that expensive either.

Lead loading is an art and something i will be looking into to try myself. Watched it being done by a pro and the finish was amazing. This would be better for de seaming i think as it wont crack.

yeah i had a quick look around and upol fantastic seems to be quite easy to get hold of now and not even that expensive, even if it cost more but done a better job i'd be willing to pay the extra for the finish

when watching project erm i expected to see some lead loading i must say, you seem to have every other skill down , as you say its an art, been watching it on youtube and such, and its amazed me

Fantastic is very good!! doesnt pin hole anywhere near as much as say upol easy 1, theres loads of choice out there mate, but really depends on the job you need it for. but for the jobs u have put down, id go with fantastic!!!

fantastic is the one to go for it seems, and the route i will be taking wish me luck and take a look at my project to see how i get on

Edited by pinhead, 12 January 2012 - 10:21 PM.