Smart Sand: Hybrid Polyester Spray Filler Review

[@sunsetgarage755]

Hey Gunny, great demonstration on polyester primers, & just goes to show that old dogs can learn new tricks. I’ve never wanted to use it in the past because I’ve been afraid of it catalysing too quickly, & having to use such a large setup size to apply it. But these polyester primers are just incredible for getting decent build on old cars with factory ripples & imperfections in the steel. I see guys on YT (mostly American) wiping filler over every inch of an old car & then blocking it all back till there’s only a few microns left & more than 90% is on the floor in dust, when a few coats of this is essentially the same thing & much easier with less work. I learnt my lesson the hard way trying to get an old 62 Corvette straight. Those fibreglass bodies take a ton of work to get looking good & the amount of waves in OG bodywork was just crazy. Would never do another one without polyester filler.

[@johnkraft7461]

Polyester resins traditionally use unwaxed/waxed styrene monomer to thin down, Gunny ! I worked in the surf industry for decades n that is the go-to stuff. Having said that, we only applied resin with brushes or rollers - spraying may be different ? Loving this build mate👍🙏

[@adamcooper7444]

What a great job , looks stunning Gunny. Such a good job, you'll get a lot of enjoyment driving that around with everyone looking at you. 😊

[@RustyZipper]

I suffered sticker shock last time I purchased High Build primer! I nearly choked!

[@richardlandrum714]

Evercoat slick sand is by far the best I've ever personally used. Been spraying it for years on restorations and bodywork. Never had a single failure

[@Jim-fe2xz]

Long ago I used acetone to thin the poly primer brandPCL) I used. I would mix it 1:1 so wasn't looking for tons of build. I found I had to add quite a bit more catalyst to get it to cure in a reasonable time. This was on personal cars that I still have and painted 15 years ago and still no problems at all.

[@VC-Toronto]

Have you ever tried a "squirrel cage paint mixer" on a cordless drill to mix the product? Once there is some space in the can, these can do wonders to blend the solids into the liquid.

[@LTVoyager]

I have a cheap plastic blade mixer that works great on a small drill. Just don’t use a high speed setting. Ask me how I know. Such a mixer on a cordless drill will do more mixing in 60 seconds than you can do by hand in 30 minutes.

[@TheBrand83]

I e used the Standox and spies Hecker polyester primer for bed sides and hail damage. The stuff is fantastic!

[@NathanRudd-m5u]

Hi gun man you can use a cheap 10 litre bucket to do the first mix to make sure the product is fully stirred through and that should make life a little easier when doing your paint mix

[@tonydiesel3444]

They make a small mixer for a cordless drill you can mix it in a few minutes with one of those know it doesn't Splash it out of the can

[@colinhamer6506]

Has anyone got any tips on prepping and painting new fiberglass parts we have been painting pop up campervan roofs for a customer we have tried a few ways to get rid of the waxey release agent hot sopeiy water scotch scotching with panel wipe etc but it's a lot of effort and it still ends up gumming up the paper on a DA in seconds

[@ojscustoms9251]

You hit the nail on the head with the resto community as far as if you use something they don't, you are doing it wrong!

[@Itsbeamerbaby]

My friend used all you need on his Chevelle probably 6-7 years ago and he said it's was great to use. Car came out flawless too

[@winnsautomotiverefinishing]

I tried a paint mixer on a drill once with my DNA primer/sealer, bad move 1/4 of the can went everywhere 🙃, maybe a shaker will be a better choice next time

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Lol that's messy

[@alecjackson9295]

Hi, you mention several different types of primer in your video, epoxy, urathane and polyester, when and why do you use the different types, thanks in advance Gunny.

[@shortarms4114]

Woah Gunny, stirring that primer. With years of practice, I bet😂. Great Work ❤ Love the content.

[@cpzmelbs]

That amount of build would be bloody amazing for some home repair hack like me Lol. I think would save a bit of back and forth and probably fillers

[@merlyn3090]

Good afternoon,, My question is of course everything is expensive so I prefer to save money where I can without messing up the job. I currently have omni epoxy primer and omni high build. I was hoping to save on the base and have a better clear but I wasn't sure about painting on top of different brand names. I'm trying to match my truck color which is red quartz tintcoat on the gmc truck. What brands would you recommend without losing out on the look or procedures. Very stressful. Thank you for your time. Don L

[@jimclarke1108]

Good stuff Mr gunman🤠

[@johngrabowski2957]

You gotta have a HOG of a tip!!! It’s like spraying mud!! Evercoat says you can go straight to paint, I always prime. Where do you get the vacuum sanding board?? I’ve got a small shop attached to the house dust is ridiculous wife gets edgie!!😂😂😂

[@JKeenan-v5i]

Does not matter how well i sand primers i can allways see the sand marks under a certrain angle under fluro lights ?

[@cpzmelbs]

Looks like theres so many good products around man, but so little monies !!

[@jeffreyeaton9934]

I’ve heard All-U-Need expands over time. Did you measure more than one time?

[@richreece8840]

Grits bang on

[@cpzmelbs]

I mentioned it a while back but any torana stickers in the works? I think itd be pretty slick

[@TheGunmanChannel]

I have no plans to make Torana stickers

[@DreamstoRealityAutomotiveTV]

3m accuspray gun with the pressure line would really pound this product on

[@hillbillycustom1730]

How ya been mate doing well I hope

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Absolutely mate cranking along 😃

[@robertbills4290]

Do you ever recommend any paints or anything else you have been asked to review to your boss to make life better for you at work Gunny

[@benjaminross2140]

Holy PPS adaptor 😅

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Haha yeah I know

[@mcjdubpower]

Gud vid 👌💯💥😃

[@danamcintyre3565]

For someone not being concerned about how it turns out that it's a driver you sure are taking a lot of time with it ?

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Crack pipe

[@alanjones99]

Yea right alot of guys bin hyping up all you need. Good to know mate, won't be getting any of that. 😅

[@TheGunmanChannel]

It's all U need, but you'll need more 😂

[@mitchellferre1652]

💥👍🏼😊

[@DURRIESVISION]

No good reviewing a product ( Smart Sand - polyester ) that you cant buy here in Australia. And Sprayguns Direct wont ship unless you buy a pallet load.

[@jamesward5721]

This stuff is begging for a whisk on a cordless to stir it.

[@caseylittle6417]

@TheGunmanChannel Hey brother,,,, how much in aud was the tin of that poly posted to you??

[@reesedundee8525]

whats youre thoughts on using epotec 408 ?

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Never used that one mate

[@freechagosislandjohnpilger]

use it all the time, really good, best ive used, also Mipa 4+1 2K-HS-Acrylfiller Primer, show quality finishes on old cars, ripper stuff

[@merlyn3090]

Good afternoon,, My question is of course everything is expensive so I prefer to save money where I can without messing up the job. I currently have omni epoxy primer and omni high build. I was hoping to save on the base and have a better clear but I wasn't sure about painting on top of different brand names. I'm trying to match my truck color which is red quartz tintcoat on the gmc truck. What brands would you recommend without losing out on the look or procedures. Very stressful. Thank you for your time. Don L