evotell Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Has anybody used any type of body filler on alloy? We are presently building an SV which the customer now wants painting. The chassis has 2 small dents that require filling, but we are being told that body filler doesn't work on alloy; any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted November 16, 2013 Leadership Team Share Posted November 16, 2013 Terry, a search on Google suggests Bondo is worth investigating further Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Normally you would first use a fiber reinforce filler, but if the dents are very small you can use a filler that works on Ali. Your local Jaguar or Audi dealer/ bodyshop surely has the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavic82 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Terry, There are special body fillers (sorry bondo's) for use with aluminium. These work well and should give no issues into the future. I have used regular body filler and also had no issues but on a customer car probably worth using the right stuff. Have used Upol products with good results, whilst they do not show a alloy specific filler a couple of theirs do say they are suitable for alloy substrates. Regards Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evotell Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 Thanks Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisC Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Is there not filler over the rear wheel where the side panel meets the rear panel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evotell Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 Quoting ChrisC: Is there not filler over the rear wheel where the side panel meets the rear panel? No none Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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