fiberglass putty
 

hey guys i formed a fiberglass cowl for my airplane and was wondering if anyone knew of some kind of putty that is easy to sand to form and will adhere to fiberglass. it got to be form either tower or hobby people though. thanks

RE: fiberglass putty
 

Hi Bryan,

I used "spray putty" from a paint supply store to finish my cowl. It worked very well and sand very easily. I know its' not from the store you nominated but any paint supply shop should have it.

Cheers,

Colin

RE: fiberglass putty
 

From Tower Hobbies....

#1. item # TOPR1090....Supreme micro balloon filer.
#2. item # GPMR6165....Milled fiberglass.

Either one will work....mix with fiberglass resin, then put in the catalyst. Mix
again, and apply. The micro ballons are lighter. There is another product
called "cabosil"....it is very light, and makes a good puddy too....available
where ever fiberglass products are sold.

FBD. ;)

RE: fiberglass putty
 

I use Ever-coat fiberglass bondo. Stays semi flexible. Has a pretty short work time, I think around 10 minutes or so, mix small quantities. Cure time to sanding is less than an hour and sands like hard balsa when you use 80 grit aluminum oxide sand paper on a sanding bar. I've only used it once but will definately use it again. Got it at an auto parts store.
Edwin

RE: fiberglass putty
 

I agree with Edwin, evercoat is the way to go!

RE: fiberglass putty
 

some place like auto zone?

RE: fiberglass putty
 

Dont think I've ever seen it at autozone. Look for the auto parts stores that have paint supplies (not the spray cans) and body repair material. Those kinds of shops seem to have a ton of useful stuff.
Edwin

RE: fiberglass putty
 

I got some of that stuff at a Sherwin-Williams auto refinishing store. It's not Evercoat brand but it seems very similar. It cures quick and sands nice.

Jim