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Testors Contour Putty

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Testors Contour Putty
Posted by wholeman on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:43 PM

I purchased this stuff.  It runs everywhere out of the tube.  Is there any other product that is better than this and doesn't smell "harmful?"

 

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:48 PM

 Depending on what I'm going to be using it for I use Rose-Art modeling clay. It's non-toxic, stays flexible and is paintable.

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Posted by rrinker on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:55 PM

 I've always just used Squadron Green.

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Posted by wholeman on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 9:05 PM

I should have specified what I am using it for.  I am simply filling some gaps in some interior walls for painting.  Thanks for the responses.

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Posted by Wikious on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 9:08 PM

 Did you make sure to fully knead the tube before using? Sometimes there's an oil that separates out that can make a mess.

It's too bad you're having problems with it- I use it regularly and swear by it.

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Posted by NYC-Big 4 on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 11:00 PM

You for sure you have to nead the tube thoroughly.  Found this out a long time ago.  I use it for filling in the circular depressions made from the mold process, most recently on a concrete coaling tower and I think it sands off easy.

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Posted by Midnight Railroader on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 11:52 PM

Testors is expensive anyway.

I use Bondo. Works great.

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