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What to use as a palette for filler mixing?

Posted By: 4boxers4

What to use as a palette for filler mixing? - 09/21/08 04:46 AM

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
Posted By: Chris2581

Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing? - 09/21/08 04:53 AM

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.
Posted By: Challenger 1

Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing? - 09/21/08 11:45 AM

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.
Posted By: 340wedge

Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing? - 09/21/08 12:51 PM

I use a board that is made for plastic filler work. It is like a big notebook. It has sheets. use one and throw it away the new one is under it. No clean up!.
Posted By: AdamR

Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing? - 09/21/08 01:33 PM

I have a piece of fiberglass I cut out of a hood I use.
Posted By: fk5hemi

Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing? - 09/21/08 02:41 PM

i use lids off of ice cream pails.
Posted By: 340SIX

Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing? - 09/21/08 02:52 PM

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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
Posted By: Challenger 1

Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing? - 09/21/08 03:25 PM

Ever noticed some of the oil/moisture in the filler soaks into the box? If so, that should be in the filler. That was pointed out to me by a long time body guy.
I've mixed plenty on card board too, But a mixing board is so much easier to work with,plus are reusable. I think they cost around a buck.
Posted By: Challenger 1

Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing? - 09/21/08 03:33 PM

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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



Picture of the mixing board? If so you can see it in this picture sitting on the gallon of plastic.

Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms

Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing? - 09/21/08 03:58 PM

Those thin hard press board 8.5 x 11 clip boards do pretty well in a pinch.
Posted By: Challenger 1

Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing? - 09/21/08 04:00 PM

Quote:

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
Posted By: 6T6Cuda

Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing? - 09/21/08 04:23 PM

I use glossy cardboard - like pop containers, anything with a glossy surface - this keeps it from absorbing into the cardboard - plus they are free..


You can also use coated paper plates - same theory.

RAR II
Posted By: GTX70sixpack

Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing? - 09/21/08 06:48 PM

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
Posted By: rftroy

Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing? - 09/21/08 07:39 PM

Best thing I've ever used. Mix body filler and peel off sheet when done.

http://www.toolrage.com/prodview.asp?sku=UPL-UP0737

Bob
Posted By: HemiGreg

Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing? - 09/21/08 08:27 PM

plastic throw away bbq dishes 1.99/100
and credit card blanks for small spreaders
Posted By: PolyDart

Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing? - 09/22/08 02:07 AM

X2. I hate wasting my time cleaning boards...
Posted By: earlybee

Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing? - 09/22/08 05:03 AM

I have used old phone books. Just tear the page off after. Lasts for a long time.
Posted By: ramrod

Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing? - 09/22/08 05:22 PM

Old 10" X 10" linoleum floor tile....
Posted By: moparmojo

Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing? - 09/23/08 03:06 AM

I really agree, the peel off ones are great. They are study and when done or it dries a bit, just rip off and start anew. Nothing worse than having to try to clean your board or get little debris in your filler.
Posted By: 5wndwcpe

Re: What to use as a palette for filler mixing? - 09/24/08 02:06 AM

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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