Bodywork/Filler tip

[rupert]

Hi
Just thaught I'd share a tip I have been using whilst filling my bodywork. I have been using an old ceramic tile for mixing the filler on. Its good and solid and easy to clean. Also, a 99p pallet knife is pretty good for smoothing off the filler. ....

and while I'm on the subject a packet of chopsticks has loads of uses - paint mixers, to help sanding in corners etc...

anyone else got any (mis)uses for kitchen implements in the garage?

Rupert

[moggyminor16]

i use a old mirror from the bathroom cabnit for mixing the filler

[Kevin]

i use a old mirror from the bathroom cabnit for mixing the filler

OK, but what do you mix the filler on while mixing it with the mirror

[moggyminor16]

ha ha

[dunketh]

And .. don't ever leave it exposed to the elements.

It soaks up water like a sponge. Primer does too so no playing outdoors till you've got some paint on it.

[rayofleamington]

These days I tend to misuse my garage implements in the kitchen, rather than the kitchen implements in the garage (the joys of single life )

[motherofgod]

And .. don't ever leave it exposed to the elements.

It soaks up water like a sponge. Primer does too so no playing outdoors till you've got some paint on it.

If you put a light coat of black or any colour it will stop moisture asbortion. like this!


although pink is not my first choice!

James

[Welung666]

although pink is not my first choice!

I think it looks quite good ;)

[old sea horse]

Hi, when I am mixing filler I use bits of old cornflakes packets(also usefull for using as templates before cutting the steel), shiny side and just throw away afterwards! Filler will absorb water but it takes a while to perculate through so no panic about leaving it out in all weathers for a while(weeks even in my experience), I always use a rust killer first, followed by a primer followed by bridging compound which does not absorb water, finally using the filler for profiling only as its long term life for anything else is doubtfull - all this after the welding for which there is no other long term substitute. The worst enemy of old car bodies is just using filler for major cosmetic repairs, the stuff will absorb water through whatever its been spread on with the result that after about six months its splitting/bubbling and also causing additional damage to metalwork by acting like a sponge, retaining moisture even in dry weather - this is what the trade (and sadly, bodgers) usually do as its time saving - producing the same result with nice shiny paint on top!

[Peetee]

anyone else got any (mis)uses for kitchen implements in the garage

I know that rolling pins have been used when instructions are ignored.