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tricyclerob Samba Member
Joined: November 05, 2006 Posts: 37
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Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:17 pm Post subject: Body Filler on Engine Tins |
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I'm refinishing the engine tins on my Baywindow. Plan is to paint the tin body color.
I did considerable hammer and dolly work but despite that a little filler was required but it was applied very, very thin.
I used Evercoat Metal 2 Metal as it appeared to have greater heat resistance but now I'm having second thoughts.
Has anyone successfully used filler on cylinder tins and if so, what type?
Thanks,
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Mike Fisher Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 17974 Location: Eugene, OR
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Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2023 12:50 pm Post subject: Re: Body Filler on Engine Tins |
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Thin filler shouldn't matter.
Paint the engine gray & black to mimic the OG colors. _________________ https://imgur.com/user/FisherSquareback/posts
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tricyclerob Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2023 4:09 pm Post subject: Re: Body Filler on Engine Tins |
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Thanks for the info. My bus is going to be "slightly" custom. But, nothing over the top.
The engine is already a bit more than stock and there's going to be some slight changes to the interior so I have a bit of a free hand.
Thanks again,
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Glenn Mr. 010
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Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2023 4:11 pm Post subject: Re: Body Filler on Engine Tins |
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Powder paint won't stick to filler _________________ Glenn
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tricyclerob Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2023 4:23 pm Post subject: Re: Body Filler on Engine Tins |
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Thanks Glenn,
I'm using Acrylic Urethane.
Actually Eastwood does have a filler that will stand up to the temps of powder coating.
https://www.eastwood.com/hi-temp-lab-metal-24-oz.html
It is a bit pricy though.
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