I used this stuff extensively on my Midget this past fall. It is very
difficult to sand, but it does have a lot more strength and integrity
than regular Bondo-type fillers. I used it particulary in places where
the metal was weak from rust or where I needed to fill areas that I had
welded a patch behind. Many people use a filler with fiberglass for
similar purposes-- where strength is needed.
I don't think it is necessary or easy to use it for small dings and
imperfections. It is much easier to use a thinner, regular filler for
those. For pinholes and minor dings, I used something called Icing, but
any two-part putty would work fine. All-Metal is expensive. I think I
paid about $70 for a gallon.
BTW, for small holes (1/4" or less) I avoided welding in a patch by
putting a piece of aluminum tape behind the hole, then pushing in
All-Metal. This was for a race car, mind you, not a concours
restoration.
David Littlefield
'62 MGA MkII
'51 MGTD
'74 MG Midget vintage racer
'88 Jaguar XJ-S
On Sat, 17 Feb 2001 17:34:07 -0500 Francis Precht
<fprecht@mail.frostburg.edu> writes:
> Hi listers,
> On the MGA section of the 'other' BBS there was a discussion of
> 'All-Metal' body filler by US Chemical. Folks raved about it,
> although
> mentioned it was more difficult to sand as it contained a high
> proportion of aluminum. Also it adhered very well to bare metal and
> was
> impervious to water penetration and hence rust developing beneath.
>
> I was under the impression that conventional wisdom was to prep to
> bare
> metal, apply an expoxy primer, then fillers, surfacers and sealers.
> Has
> anyone had any experience with this stuff ? I've filled many holes
> in
> the firewall by welding in new patch panels, but have numerous tiny
> imperfections. Also I'd like to level out my less than perfect
> hammer/dolly work. I'd like to do most of the work myself, as it's
> a
> lot more satisfying to go out into the workshop and beat the h*ll
> out of
> the sheet metal and work out some job related stress than go
> 'postal' or
> pay somebody else to relieve stress.
>
> All comments & suggestions welcome. Thanks in advance.
> Bud
>
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