Plastic Putty

[wjbrandel]

A fast question. Does anyone here use plastic putty (by vallejo I think) and what do you think of it?

I normally use Mr Hobby white putty, but I have seen alot of people using the plastic putty on youtube and it looks like it cleans up easily. If it does clean up as easy as they show I would like to get that and use it. Tamiya putty and Mr Hobby putty are good I like them, but if I can clean up with water instead of sand paper I'm good with that.

 

[BlackSheepTwoOneFour]

I tend to stay away from anything Vallejo because they're garbage. Even their liquid mask is utterly pure garbage.

My go-to putty is Perfect Plastic Putty by Deluxe. It's bulletproof, doesn't crack, and easy to work with,sands using sandpaper or water. I use plain water to "sand" it down without sandpaper.

 

[Pantherman]

I tend to stay away from anything Vallejo because they're garbage. Even their liquid mask is utterly pure garbage.

My go-to putty is Perfect Plastic Putty by Deluxe. It's bulletproof, doesn't crack, and easy to work with,sands using sandpaper or water. I use plain water to "sand" it down without sandpaper.

Got to say that I love using vallejo products and find them to be ok. I suppose that everyone has their own preferences depending on what they are building. Pantherman

 

[BlackSheepTwoOneFour]

I've heard stories of Vallejo colors tend to be way off on their color shades; I mean waay off especially their Federal Standard colors.

I find Vallejo to leave a rubbery/vinyl feel once dried. I've got a few colors in my stash I won't use. All new bottles, never been opened.

 

[wjbrandel]

I have some vallejo colors and I never noticed a rubbery/vinyl feel to them, but I use so little of vallejo I just don't pay attention. I have a lot of army painter and craft paint that I use. Just recently got about 20 bottles of Tamiya so I could try them--so far I do like them.

Back on track, some of the model build youtube channels I watch use the plastic putty and if it's easier than the tamiya and mr hobby filler I use now I am all for that.

 

[Heavy 7]

A fast question. Does anyone here use plastic putty (by vallejo I think) and what do you think of it?

I normally use Mr Hobby white putty, but I have seen alot of people using the plastic putty on youtube and it looks like it cleans up easily. If it does clean up as easy as they show I would like to get that and use it. Tamiya putty and Mr Hobby putty are good I like them, but if I can clean up with water instead of sand paper I'm good with that.

I recently switched to this putty pictured, I like it and yes the clean-up is quick. What I learned let it sit for days, and water cleanes it right up.

The question and I know the answer. Before painting, the best practice is to wash ..... soap & water (buzzer sounds!)

Thinking 1 thinner wash
2 Or some flat covering the putty & shoot the primer. I sand after primer so the coat of flat will have no bad effect on the finish.
Just some working shots
Timed this because I was impressed after I used it . Reading an earlier post asking the same question you have.


begin

7 minutes

including the cargo door





Both Areas still need some work........ 7 minutes of clean-ups shouts' No problem!

My
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[csidman]

I have some vallejo colors and I never noticed a rubbery/vinyl feel to them, but I use so little of vallejo I just don't pay attention. I have a lot of army painter and craft paint that I use. Just recently got about 20 bottles of Tamiya so I could try them--so far I do like them.

Back on track, some of the model build youtube channels I watch use the plastic putty and if it's easier than the tamiya and mr hobby filler I use now I am all for that.

I just purchased an original plastic rearview mirror for my antique car which has deteriorated along one edge. I am looking for an expert using plastic welding / putty to repair it. Any advice?

Charles
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[Edbert]

Any advice?

Not specifically, or 1st-hand, but I'd be a little wary of putty designed for plastic model kits. These products were never intended for sun/wind/rain/hail/tar/bugs that a car must endure. Modern cars have a lot of plastic on the exteriors, but I think they are urethane, I'd expect Styrene to not hold up well over time.

Maybe this will help?