Mber mentions "metal based body fillers" in my previous post about welding. What are these? What are their benefits? Where can I buy them?

 

There are two that I know of. Metal-2-Metal and All-Metal. Both of these have aluminum filings and some sort of moisture impervious compound. These fillers are superior to Bondo or other lightweight fillers, but are more difficult to work with due to their hardness. It's important you use a metal-based filler for work that could come in contact with the elements, such as weldseams. Once you get the first few coats of metalfiller on the seam, and you're just trying to work the area is a good time to transition to lightweight fillers that are easier to sand and shape.

I got mine at the local autopaint supply shop where I buy paint. I think Eastwood sells the stuff too.

A good website for autobody and paint questions is www.autobodystore.com. But beware, it's run as a retail site, so don't go pointing out bargains on ebay.

 

Len is a good guy. He pointed me to a hard to find product when it came time to bond my fiberglass shelby scoop on my steel hood.

 

Yeah, great site for info but be sure to shop around on some items. I saved a ton on the ZeroRust elsewhere. Though I now have over 3 quarts leftover