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What kind of auto body filler am I looking for?
I want to fill in between the metal flare and the quarter panel. It would probably be an inch thick at its most but would transition better than what I have now.
I’m sure if I use regular body filler, overtime it would flex, rust, fall off, etc. A friend suggested West System epoxy with a powdered filler. I looked it up online, but wasn’t sure if I could use the amount I’m thinking. What am I looking for? ![]() Last edited by A930Rocket; 01-08-2023 at 02:01 PM.. |
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I think I would rather bridge the gap with fiberglass mat and smooth it out from there
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At this point might as well use Green Kitty Hair.
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^^ yes, or at least metal panel / filler as that would be entirely too much material of any kind to fill not to mention weight...
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I really don't think you want that much filler. It will crack with temperature and such soon enough. I'd suggest finding another way or properly fit flares.
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Mar-Glass would not be that thick and its stranded so it will survive track use.
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What I’m looking for might not be out there.
I’m not familiar with fiberglass and I imagine I would have to put something underneath the fiberglass mat to start the shape. Mar glass and kitty hair sound like the same thing. I took a quick look in the garage and half an inch, maybe a little more, might work at its thickest point. ![]() Last edited by A930Rocket; 01-08-2023 at 04:46 PM.. |
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