How do you rub down filler on cars?

1. Can you wet sand car filler?
2. When should I sand my body filler?
3. Can you sand down polyfilla?
4. Can I paint straight onto filler?
5. What sandpaper do I use for fillers?
6. How do you feather edge a car?
7. What is applied to some bare plastic surfaces?
8. What is feather edging?
9. Can you thin down car body filler?
10. What is glazing putty?
11. What grit sandpaper do I use for Bondo?
12. How long does body filler take to set?

Can you wet sand car filler?

Don't wet sand filler. Filler is too absorbant and you can have problems getting it dry plus you could cause moisture to wick through to the metal or weaken the bond between the filler and the substrate.

When should I sand my body filler?

Once the Bondo cures, it's time to sand. Power sanders are OK to break the surface and knock down any high spots, but hand sanding with the body contour is the best way forward. Cut in with heavier grit sandpaper and work out to about 80 grit to leave a tooth for the following skim coats.

Can you sand down polyfilla?

Take a foot of 80 grit paper(wrapped around the 2x1") and sand in all directions. Feel for flatness with your hand. Refill any low spots then sand again. When its all flat, refill, but just a very light wipe to fill the scratches from the 80 grit, then sand again with 120.

Can I paint straight onto filler?

When using filler it is always good practice to thin down the first coat of emulsion when painting the surface. ... We would recommend you rub down the surface and apply another coat but thin down the paint with 20% water – this will seal the surface and give a more uniform finish.

What sandpaper do I use for fillers?

What sand paper is best to use on filler? A. Start off with a low grit such as 80-120 to move the majority of the filler, you can then use a high grit like 180-240 to smooth off to an even finish.

How do you feather edge a car?

Use a 6 inch DA and 150 - 220 grit sandpaper to feather edge the paint edge. Apply the sandpaper all along the edge of the paint till the edges are smooth. Feel it with your hand to ensure that all the edges are smooth. Feather each layer of paint at least a quarter of an inch.

What is applied to some bare plastic surfaces?

Before primer application, the surface should be prepped with the correct abrasives and cleaners so that the primer/sealer can adhere to the surface. ... Again, just like sheet metal, the bare plastic parts should not have base coat applied without a primer/sealer being applied first.

What is feather edging?

What Does Feather Edging Mean? Feather edging is the process of reducing the thickness of a surface such as a damaged or corroded area before applying a protective coat. It typically involves sand papering, scraping and other methods to smooth the surface.

Can you thin down car body filler?

Over time body fillers can become hard and difficult to work with, or you may want to thin out your filler to apply a skim coat over a large area. Mark Simpson explains why many body fillers get firm over time and how thinning bondo can return it to a more workable condition.

What is glazing putty?

Glazing Putty is commonly used in the installation and repair of window glass panes. Glazing putties are made from many different materials. The putty immediately forms a tight seal that keeps-away moisture and has immense bonding strength.

What grit sandpaper do I use for Bondo?

First step: Prep the Surface

Make sure to sand outside of the repair area as Bondo will need to be spread and applied wider than the damaged area. (36-grit to 220-grit should do the trick for body filler application). AutoBodyNow.com sells a vast assortment of sandpapers and sanders to complete this step.

How long does body filler take to set?

The different types of body filler

Standard - lightweight putty that cures in approximately 20- 25 minutes. Standard grade fillers are typically only used on small scratches and minor dents such as hair damage.