What to use as a palette for filler mixing?
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I am getting ready for filler tomorrow and not sure what to mix it on? I have an old oven tray that is painted metal but I have also used cardbord before. I was looking at plastic cutting boards...any suggestions? I'm not quite sure. Thanks
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Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing?
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There are some very thin plastic cutting boards out now.They work great for mixing filler,plus the dried filler will snap right off by flexing the cutting board.
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Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing?
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Don't use cardboard, it absorbs too much of the filler. Go to any auto parts or better yet a auto paint store and get yourself a bondo mixing board. Anything stiff you have trouble getting the old bondo off.
have any pics of this? at the body shop i worked at we also sold wheels and had tons of card board boxes so we used card board
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Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing?
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Those thin hard press board 8.5 x 11 clip boards do pretty well in a pinch.
It provides good place to clip your spreader when your done. lol
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Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing?
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I use a piece of heavy sheet metal that my Father used back in the 70's (he passed away in 84) so it's kinda sentimental
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Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing?
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Best thing I've ever used. Mix body filler and peel off sheet when done. http://www.toolrage.com/prodview.asp?sku=UPL-UP0737Bob
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Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing?
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Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing?
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I've been using cardboard for years. Yes, I will concede that some of the material might get absorbed into the surface, but considering the highly scientific method by which we measure the ingrediants, I doubt it makes any difference.
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