@@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne Thanks for responding, been using mostly putty for tiles and it's been working pretty good, it's water based so it's easy to thin with water and smooth, after fully curing add water and go over it several times with a cloth so the excess gets removed and only the scratches/holes get filled.
As a lacquer based product it can shrink if used to fill large gaps. This product is best for hairline gap filling. Yes, lacquer primer/paint can reactivate it much like lacquer paint over a lacquer primer. As long as the coats are not excessive your putty will be fine.
The putty is firm, like plaster so it sands easily. It is suitable for filling fine gaps and texturing. For remodelling, use epoxy putties like Green Stuff, Milliput, or Tamiya epoxy putty.
Thanks for the great video! I'm looking over the Internet to find out what ingredients, i.e., resin, maybe in Tamiya lacquer base putty, with no success, i.e., SDS/TDS. Are there any safety precautions and equipment, e.g., respirators, that I should take to protect my household while using this product? Please advise?
It is best to contact the manufacturer directly to receive the latest version of the SDS for a particular product. Lacquer has strong solvent fumes so should be used in a well ventilated area. Respirator may be needed if you are sensitive. Please consult the SDS for full details.
The Tamiya putty is lacquer based so needs to be thinned with solvents such as lacquer thinner. If you prefer water then you need to get a water based putty.
Thanks for the great video! Where did you get that sanding sponge? My buddy has the same one and can't remember where he got it or the brand. Any help is appreciated. Thank you for your time!
This putty does dry out after breaking the metal seal. Best to keep it in a cool place out of sunlight. I have a tube that has been open over a year with slight thickening of the putty closest to the cap. Scrape out the hard stuff and keep using. Perhaps sealing the opening with plastic wrap before tightening the lid could extend it's shelf life.
Mr Surfacer is similar but will have different options for how fine the pigment is. When thinned to airbrushable thinness this feels like Mr Surfacer 1000.
