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chevyforever · 09-16-2003, 11:50 PM

i am just starting to do the bodywork for my project 71' , and i am wondering who makes the best type of body filler to use? since buying all new body panels is out of the question, i can weld, heat, and pound out small dents with only a very small amount of filler needed. i'm not new to fillers though, i have always used "bondo" brand filler when building custom fiberglass subwoofer enclosures for cars, trucks, etc.. but i am just wondering if there was anything better for auto body repairs.

Thanks !

chevyforever

sbrban · 09-17-2003, 12:15 AM

i've used many different products over the years and I constantly am satisfied with dynalite filler.It has excellent adhesion and very little shrinkage. but then again thats jmo.

Injected68LS1 · 09-17-2003, 03:03 AM

You should also try Glazecoat. It is a thin, easy sanding bondo except it's more like a thick primer. Use this for the little stuff. Also try some of the fiberglass filler as your first fill. Then follow up with bondo or glazecoat to smooth it out. I used this on my truck over 6 years ago and I still have people asking me if I just painted it.

smokekiki · 09-17-2003, 08:18 AM

I do not know how it works,but,Por15 has come out with body filler.

Fred T · 09-17-2003, 10:31 AM

Follow this link to the Stovebolt pages for some advice from a pro.
Bondo Basics

EdB · 09-17-2003, 11:42 AM

I have also had good luck with Dynalite.

I just got in some of the POR filler to use on a project I
am trying to complete. I should know soon how it will work.

EdB

Tx Firefighter · 09-17-2003, 12:36 PM

Dynalite, none better!

tyger25 · 09-17-2003, 08:50 PM

Duraglass and Rage Gold for fiberglass. Show quality stuff.

chevyforever · 09-17-2003, 10:56 PM

thanks Fred T for the link, lots of good info on there, and thanks to all for the feedback.

chevyforever

chevyforever · 09-17-2003, 11:01 PM

i forgot, where at can i find Dynalite filler?

chevyforever

smokekiki · 09-18-2003, 07:55 AM

My local Napa sells it.Try an autobody supply.

**1970cstblazer** · 09-19-2003, 06:57 AM

Does anyone use All-Metal?

I have used it before with good results.

09-16-2003, 11:50 PM	#1
chevyforever Some like em' long! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Grace, Idaho Posts: 69	body filler ?'s i am just starting to do the bodywork for my project 71' , and i am wondering who makes the best type of body filler to use? since buying all new body panels is out of the question, i can weld, heat, and pound out small dents with only a very small amount of filler needed. i'm not new to fillers though, i have always used "bondo" brand filler when building custom fiberglass subwoofer enclosures for cars, trucks, etc.. but i am just wondering if there was anything better for auto body repairs. Thanks ! chevyforever __________________ 1971 chevy c10 lwb- 300 hp 350 crate motor, soon to be more with ported and polished 62cc chamber 461 double humps, TH400, 3.73 posi, used to be my uncle's truck 1972 chevy k10 lwb- 350,4 spd, old and tired, dad bought brand new and is now mine 1968 chevy c20 lwb- 327, 4 spd, was originally a 50th anniversary truck 1990 GMC K1500-just my runaround truck 1982 Chevy K10 shortbed, new motor and new paint, another project in the mix of the others. IMPORTS SUCK!

09-17-2003, 12:15 AM	#2
sbrban Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 236	i've used many different products over the years and I constantly am satisfied with dynalite filler.It has excellent adhesion and very little shrinkage. but then again thats jmo. __________________ you never have too many suburbans....

09-17-2003, 03:03 AM	#3
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	You should also try Glazecoat. It is a thin, easy sanding bondo except it's more like a thick primer. Use this for the little stuff. Also try some of the fiberglass filler as your first fill. Then follow up with bondo or glazecoat to smooth it out. I used this on my truck over 6 years ago and I still have people asking me if I just painted it. __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

09-17-2003, 08:18 AM	#4
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	I do not know how it works,but,Por15 has come out with body filler. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

09-17-2003, 10:31 AM	#5
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Follow this link to the Stovebolt pages for some advice from a pro. Bondo Basics __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

09-17-2003, 11:42 AM	#6
EdB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gulfport Ms Posts: 401	I have also had good luck with Dynalite. I just got in some of the POR filler to use on a project I am trying to complete. I should know soon how it will work. EdB

09-17-2003, 12:36 PM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Dynalite, none better! __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

09-17-2003, 08:50 PM	#8
tyger25 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Little Rock, Ar Posts: 124	Duraglass and Rage Gold for fiberglass. Show quality stuff. __________________ U.S.A.F. 68' C-10 Stepside 305 w/ 4 speed

09-17-2003, 10:56 PM	#9
chevyforever Some like em' long! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Grace, Idaho Posts: 69	thanks Fred T for the link, lots of good info on there, and thanks to all for the feedback. chevyforever __________________ 1971 chevy c10 lwb- 300 hp 350 crate motor, soon to be more with ported and polished 62cc chamber 461 double humps, TH400, 3.73 posi, used to be my uncle's truck 1972 chevy k10 lwb- 350,4 spd, old and tired, dad bought brand new and is now mine 1968 chevy c20 lwb- 327, 4 spd, was originally a 50th anniversary truck 1990 GMC K1500-just my runaround truck 1982 Chevy K10 shortbed, new motor and new paint, another project in the mix of the others. IMPORTS SUCK!

09-17-2003, 11:01 PM	#10
chevyforever Some like em' long! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Grace, Idaho Posts: 69	i forgot, where at can i find Dynalite filler? chevyforever __________________ 1971 chevy c10 lwb- 300 hp 350 crate motor, soon to be more with ported and polished 62cc chamber 461 double humps, TH400, 3.73 posi, used to be my uncle's truck 1972 chevy k10 lwb- 350,4 spd, old and tired, dad bought brand new and is now mine 1968 chevy c20 lwb- 327, 4 spd, was originally a 50th anniversary truck 1990 GMC K1500-just my runaround truck 1982 Chevy K10 shortbed, new motor and new paint, another project in the mix of the others. IMPORTS SUCK!

09-18-2003, 07:55 AM	#11
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	My local Napa sells it.Try an autobody supply. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

09-19-2003, 06:57 AM	#12
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,686	Does anyone use All-Metal? I have used it before with good results.



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