15 replies to this topic

[nollyd]

hi guys,just about to do some minor work on my mini that requires a small amount of filler.went to purchase some filler and noticed there is now a filler with aluminium in it,its isopon,just wondered what your opinions are on this stuff,cheers guys.

[sonikk4]

Mmm can't answer that but I use Upol Fantastic. Very good filler with minimal pin holing.

[nollyd]

ok cheers sonikk4,

[cal844]

I use Upol Easy filler, as the name suggests its easy to apply and sand back

[nollyd]

yeah,upol seems best.cheers cal844

[Baldspeed Racing]

yup another vote for Upol Easy sand such a good product and a big ol tin goes a long way

[nollyd]

cheers guys,all good advice as usual,just wondered if anyone had actually used this aluminium body filler

[midridge2]

Yes I have used it many times on aluminium, if you use normal filler on aluminium its impossible to feather the edges back but with the aluminium filler its softer and better for edging.

[nollyd]

ok midridge2,but this says for use on cars too?

[Craig89]

ok midridge2,but this says for use on cars too?

Aluminium car panels?

[midridge2]

Caravans, old cars and many vans.

[Rog46]

Post says this is filler with aluminium in it, NOT filler for aluminium !

My understanding is - Fillers are a mixture of a two pack resin and something for bulk. Cheap fillers often use powder that absorbs water, this is fine if the filler is sealed in 100% but if exposed to water will ruin the steel underneath. The best fillers use a bulking agent that is impervious to water.

I've used fillers with aluminium in them for over 20 years and wouldn't use anything else.

[finch661]

i bought some from halfords (Davids?) and its the stuff with added metal. Its ok, but i found that its harder to sand, and i have had big notches come out when sanding (though the last problem may be down to my technique)

 

ibwould just buy standard filler!

[nollyd]

rog46,is this filler easy sanding,it will be sealed 100% so is it good for steel bodywork.

[midridge2]

Post says this is filler with aluminium in it, NOT filler for aluminium !

My understanding is - Fillers are a mixture of a two pack resin and something for bulk. Cheap fillers often use powder that absorbs water, this is fine if the filler is sealed in 100% but if exposed to water will ruin the steel underneath. The best fillers use a bulking agent that is impervious to water.

I've used fillers with aluminium in them for over 20 years and wouldn't use anything else. 


If you read what I have said, I find it best for aluminium for the reason stated.