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Curt Campbell · 10-26-2015, 02:59 AM

These days I never put filler directly over bare metal...it goes over epoxy primer that was applied over properly prepared bare metal.. Today's fillers are great...I use Evercoat products such as Rage Extreme. Excellent products.

Remember, fillers should not replace metal work. I think its KevinNJ who has some good info on metal working on his site. Fillers are for skimming and block sanding to get surface perfectly flat. Not long ago a friend bought an older car body in primer. Owner said car was ready for paint. Not true. Found areas of cheap "bondo" up to 3/4" thick....applied over bare metal...and rusting and cracking on surface under the filler. Watch some of the custom car builders shows on TV...Like Overhaulin, Bitchin Rides, Classic Cars, and etc....can be good sources to see it done. Tons of YouTube videos also on internet. (NOT Gas Monkey Garage or Desert Car Kings). Patience and hard work are usually required.

10-26-2015, 02:59 AM	#19
Curt Campbell Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottumwa, IA Posts: 308	Re: Primer Surfacer for PPG Concept paint These days I never put filler directly over bare metal...it goes over epoxy primer that was applied over properly prepared bare metal.. Today's fillers are great...I use Evercoat products such as Rage Extreme. Excellent products. Remember, fillers should not replace metal work. I think its KevinNJ who has some good info on metal working on his site. Fillers are for skimming and block sanding to get surface perfectly flat. Not long ago a friend bought an older car body in primer. Owner said car was ready for paint. Not true. Found areas of cheap "bondo" up to 3/4" thick....applied over bare metal...and rusting and cracking on surface under the filler. Watch some of the custom car builders shows on TV...Like Overhaulin, Bitchin Rides, Classic Cars, and etc....can be good sources to see it done. Tons of YouTube videos also on internet. (NOT Gas Monkey Garage or Desert Car Kings). Patience and hard work are usually required.