Author Topic: engine compartment/filler (Read 513 times)

napaguy · « **on:** November, 06, 2008, 03:47:17 PM »

Is it ok to use filler in the engine compartment? This would be judt to smooth things out not fill holes. TIA

daveSanborn · « **Reply #1 on:** November, 06, 2008, 03:53:33 PM »

Smooth things out.... where? I had a few hammer marks on my original firewall that I worked out and then used a very thin layer of filler to smooth over.

68EFIvert · « **Reply #2 on:** November, 06, 2008, 03:55:00 PM »

I used filler where the trans tunnel connects to the firewall. The original metal has creases there. It has worked out fine for me.

napaguy · « **Reply #3 on:** November, 06, 2008, 03:57:52 PM »

I welded in both front aprons and a radiator support. I would just like to smooth that area that I welded. Thanks for the replies

daveSanborn · « **Reply #4 on:** November, 06, 2008, 04:11:38 PM »

Are you talking about the seams? You might be better off with a paintable seam sealer.

napaguy · « **Reply #5 on:** November, 06, 2008, 04:30:34 PM »

Yes the seams and also the dimples/imperfections where I plug welded. I may try paintable seam sealer instead. Thanks

daveSanborn · « **Reply #6 on:** November, 06, 2008, 04:32:41 PM »

I think you'd be happier with seam sealer for these areas.

Midlife · « **Reply #7 on:** November, 06, 2008, 05:08:34 PM »

I used Ice over pitted areas due to rust, after neutralizing the rust. I also used it to smooth over small imperfections, including the wrinkles on the radiator support, top of the fender aprons, etc. After 2 years of driving and another 2 years prior to that sitting, it turned out just fine.

Laurie S. · « **Reply #8 on:** November, 06, 2008, 06:10:49 PM »

I used Metal2Metal with a glaze over the to smooth a lot of things in Trouble's engine compartment, including the shock tower supports. Worked great and looks great. Just keep the layers thin and be patient in your sanding.