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Paul fairall



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PostPosted: Thu May 31, 2018 11:06 am    Post subject: Body repair filler Reply with quote

Does filler have a shelf life, found what looks like a good deal but what seems to be too good to be true usually is.
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Kleftiwallah



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PostPosted: Thu May 31, 2018 11:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The filler may dry out (even with no access to the air). So give it a good 'moulding' and see if it loosenes up.

Cheers, Tony.
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Bitumen Boy



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PostPosted: Thu May 31, 2018 11:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It will eventually dry out. The solvents used are so volatile that no tin will keep them in over an extended period. I've been disappointed recently to find the small tubes are NLA locally, don't want big tins as it ends up wasted - the cynic in me suspects this is quite intentional.
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Paul fairall



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PostPosted: Thu May 31, 2018 3:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have had tins of filler partly used and still good years later when well sealed.
I just wondered if a very cheap price had a hidden issue. Not really sure how much I will need. May just get a smaller tub locally
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ukdave2002



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PostPosted: Thu May 31, 2018 10:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Filler has a shelf life of around 2 years if the tin is unopened, once opened the cure time tends to decrease, it's not as workable and wont sand as smoothly. Buy what you will consume in a month and chuck any that is left over, it's relatively so cheap, so not worth risking a poor job just to save a couple of quid.

At the same time invest in an onion board and 50 spreaders, it's £15 well spent that will see you through an entire restoration.

Dave
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