Scimitar Fmk1 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 On the 3m website this is listed as obsolete. If so what has replaced it and is it as good from a modelling perspective. I am visiting New York next week. Is there somewhere there that sells this stuff? Many thanks Will Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Triarius Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 It's been replaced by their white putty. As I have a lifetime supply of the blue, I haven't tried it. However, reports by those who have say it's as good or better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scimitar Fmk1 Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 Great thanks for the quick response Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 It's still easy to find. Check eBay, Amazon, and Google (shopping). There are quite a few online sources for Acryl Blue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Beary Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 On the 3m website this is listed as obsolete. If so what has replaced it and is it as good from a modelling perspective. I am visiting New York next week. Is there somewhere there that sells this stuff? Many thanks Will You need to go to a company that sells automotive paints and supplies...NOT... NAPA, Auto Zone or Advanced Auto etc. They wont have it. Check the yellow pages for where you will be visiting. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rex Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 http://www.gcmdistributor.com/product_detail.php?pid=280 that is a link to the 3M Marine White,,,,google will find other places to look once you get the product number, etc, from that listing Rex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neptune48 Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Here's what 3M wrote to me last December... The 3Mâ„¢ Acryl-Blue Glazing Putty, 05964 is no longer available. The suggested replacement is the 3Mâ„¢ Acryl-Marine Putty, 05962 White. This is the old 21 oz. tube and we have inventory. Eventually the 21 oz tube 05962 will be phased out and be replaced by 05095 in the 14.5 oz. tube. The 3Mâ„¢ Acryl-Marine Putty is the same formula as the 3Mâ„¢ Acryl-Blue Glazing Putty except that it does not have the blue colorant Napa or Carquest in you area should have these products. Sincerely Clauzel G. 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division These products vary widely depending on temperature and thickness of application. Because they cure by solvent evaporation, a small difference in applied thickness or temperature can cause a multi-hour shift in sand time. Here are some VERY ROUGH estimates of sand times for the Acryl putties (all at 72 deg F): 3Mâ„¢ Acryl-Green Spot Putty, PN 05960: A truly "spot-only" putty, this one cures the fastest and will not work for spreading over large areas. To be used only for small spot repairs. In a thin film, this should be sandable in about 15 minutes. In a thicker film, could be 30 minutes or longer. 3Mâ„¢ Acryl Red Glazing Putty, PN 05966 ,and 3Mâ„¢ Super Red Putty, PN 05972: Both similar in sand times. In a thin film, could be sandable within 1 hour. Thicker films could be up to 6-8 hours before sandable. 3Mâ„¢ Acryl-Blue Glazing Putty, PN 05964 and 3Mâ„¢ Marine White Putty, PN 05962 . Same formulation, just no blue dye in the marine putty. This is really an overnight putty, any type of film will likely take at least 12 hours to dry. This is meant for larger jobs. 3Mâ„¢ Acryl-Marine Putty -- White (PN 05962) should be used to fill small surface defects such as pinholes and small scratches. Recommended for minor imperfections, which only require a very thin application. Thick application will shrink and crack. This product is not intended to be used by itself and must be covered with marine paint or gel coat. 3Mâ„¢ Acryl-Marine Putty can be used below the waterline only when it is protected by a marine finish that is intended for use below the waterline. 3Mâ„¢ Acryl-Marine Putty should not be used for blister repair. Sincerely Clauzel G. 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tgoetz Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Why not the Green Spot Putty? Dry too fast and shrink more? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mhoupt Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 You need to go to a company that sells automotive paints and supplies...NOT... NAPA, Auto Zone or Advanced Auto etc. They wont have it. Check the yellow pages for where you will be visiting. Bob Bob, I got mine at NAPA. If you ask, they have it in their warehouse and bring it in within 24hrs (in my little po dump town that was the case). Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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