David Walker Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I've heard great things about this product as a filler: but I'm not quite sure where the best place to find it is and I haven't had a chance to look yet. Will a standard auto parts store have it or do I need to go to some type of auto repair shop? Any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Not sure about this acrylic version...but "Spot Glazing Putty" works like a charm.....dries fast...no shrinkage...and pretty cheap....seems like I paid about $8 for the tube...and that was years ago... HTH... Good to go, Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Beary Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Hi David, I use this stuff all the time. You will most likely not find it in your average auto parts store. I'd go to some place that sells auto paint supplies. Great stuff, lasts forever and sands out very smooth and feathers out beautifully ....and a lot easier to sand out than CA. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DangerAtom Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Most NAPA stores don't carry it, but they should be able to order it through their warehouses. It can also be found at most auto refinishing and body repair supply houses. And stick with the Acryl Blue as opposed to Acryl Red, Green, or spot glazing putties. The grain is extremely fine and can actually be polished up to a point with buffing pads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Thanks everyone. I guess I should try to find it online. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Triarius Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Might be hard to find online. Body shops and those who supply them have it. One tube will last a lifetime. Thin it with either lacquer thinner (fast and aggressive), SC125 (Tenax and most other solvent cements)(aggressive but slower drying), or 90% isopropyl alcohol (non aggressive and medium drying). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. edit: turns out I can get it online afterall: http://www.toolrage.com/prodView.asp?sku=3M-5964 http://shop.torresen.com/ships_store/index...05964&frm=g http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/showproduc...productid=15650 The price seems to vary quite a bit though. I ended up going with the lowest cost/shipping combination. Edited January 16, 2009 by David Walker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bails Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I purchased mine at an automotive paint supply store......many years ago. Be careful of the cap as they tend to break easily. Bails Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 (edited) I'll keep that in mind as I'm hoping this tube last me a really long time. And I just received notice that it shipped and should be here in four to five days. I'm looking forward to trying it out. Filling in airliner windows is a pain and I'm hoping this will ease the process. Edited January 17, 2009 by David Walker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Triarius Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I purchased mine at an automotive paint supply store......many years ago. Be careful of the cap as they tend to break easily. Bails Some toothpaste tube caps fit the Acryl tubes perfectly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 That's good to know, thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mhoupt Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 After seeing all the buzz about this I decided to hunt it down. NAPA Auto supply stores has the green version (much more course) so I decided to ask. They special ordered the blue and I got it in less than 24hrs. So, try NAPA, you will probably have to ask at the desk. One word of warning. It costs some pretty money. Mine was $28. But, the upside is if it works as advertised on this site, that tube should last me for MANY years. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 It is a bit expensive, but I was able to get it for just a touch over $26 with UPS shipping. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Anyone know if they sell this in the UK? Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Anyone know if they sell this in the UK? I see online that Autopaints Brighton sells the 3M Acryl Red, so you might want to get in touch with them to see if they can get you the Blue: http://shop.autopaintsbrighton.co.uk/3m-products-56-c.asp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DangerAtom Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Be careful of the cap as they tend to break easily. That's right. Any time you find a cap you think might work, grab it. These things break and crack for no good reason at all, and the Acryl Blue will dry out at the end. It can be carved out of the tip until you hit the fresh stuff again. But it's just a pain to do. If the tube sits, just check the cap every couple of weeks because the cap will crack even when it's not being used. One tube, I've had for over 15 years, and used less than 1/4 of. But I've replaced the cap at least 10 times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
volzj Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Now at least I know why I haven't been able to find it. My last hoarded tube of Tamiya putty is getting low and I need a replacement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mhoupt Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Okay, tried the stuff tonight. My first impressions are that it goes on smooth and easy and that it dries very quickly. How long do you guys normally wait until you start sanding it? M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DangerAtom Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 How long do you guys normally wait until you start sanding it?M It depends greatly on how thick you put it on. Something real thin you can go after within the hour. Thicker stuff, you need to wait overnight at least. The thing about Acryl Blue is that it will soften the plastic. If you go after a thick coat too soon, and you hit the soft plastic with the sand paper, it will gouge out the soft plastic. Basically, if the putty is hard, so is the plastic. You can test for this by pressing the edge of your fingernail into the putty. If it easially leaves an impression, it's not ready. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mhoupt Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Part II of the testing process. This stuff is AWESOME. Dries hard, does not shrink, sands extremely well and it does not have little air pockets in it like the Tamiya stuff tends to have. I tested it on an airliner, covering up the window holes. Worked like a charm. Part III of the testing will be shooting a layer of paint on it to see what that looks like. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 Part II of the testing process. This stuff is AWESOME. Dries hard, does not shrink, sands extremely well and it does not have little air pockets in it like the Tamiya stuff tends to have. I tested it on an airliner, covering up the window holes. Worked like a charm. Part III of the testing will be shooting a layer of paint on it to see what that looks like. That sounds like great news as that's exactly what I plan to use it for. Thanks for the updates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottD Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I got mine from Amazon.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Triarius Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I got mine from Amazon.com They seem to sell just about everything! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 They seem to sell just about everything! Including treats for rabbits that, if you read between the lines, improves the smell of their poop: http://www.amazon.com/Odor-Care-Treats-Sma...672&sr=1-17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Triarius Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Including treats for rabbits that, if you read between the lines, improves the smell of their poop: http://www.amazon.com/Odor-Care-Treats-Sma...672&sr=1-17 ROTFLMAO!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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