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best filler for gaps?

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  1. fredm

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    I am about to complete my first multi piece print that requires assembly.
    I thought I would ask for opinions on the best filler to use to fill any gaps or seams.

    I have seen bondo and wall Spackle.

    pros cons to each?

    better option?
     
    #1 fredm, Mar 28, 2017
  2. WheresWaldo

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    Bondo, messy and two parts, caustic. It does dry harder and may be more permanent than Spackle.

    Spackle, not as messy, non-caustic, lightweight. Does not dry as hard as spackle may not stick to some plastics.
     
    #2 WheresWaldo, Mar 28, 2017
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    #3 mark tomlinson, Mar 28, 2017
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    I use a plastic filler, filler primers (sand away the excess until its smooth) I've heard some people using wood filler and the such.

    experiment around and see what shakes.
     
    #4 Geof, Mar 28, 2017

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