[DoomsDave]

I had a new roof put on, along with new fascia. The screws have been countersunk and the dimples need to be filled.

I think wood filler would be best, but some have suggested "bondo" i.e., auto body filler instead.

Thoughts anyone?

 

[SeniorSitizen]

This 3 M bondo for wood sounds interesting.


https://www.acehardware.com/departm...atch-and-repair/wood-filler/1600683?x429=true

 

[mark sr]

I've always used window glazing to fill nail/screw holes on the exterior. It's quick, easy and doesn't require sanding or priming.

 

[DoomsDave]

I've always used window glazing to fill nail/screw holes on the exterior. It's quick, easy and doesn't require sanding or priming.

Tell me more! What kind of window glazing? There's latex types and the old-fashioned oil based type. :vs_cool:

 

[mark sr]

I like the latex type that SWP sells - 66 Glazing. The main reason I prefer it over the old oil base versions is it's easier to keep my fingers clean.

 

[DoomsDave]

I like the latex type that SWP sells - 66 Glazing. The main reason I prefer it over the old oil base versions is it's easier to keep my fingers clean.

I'm gonna beat feet over to ACE and get some and try it!

:vs_cool:

 

[DoomsDave]

You think it would work with holes bigger than nail holes?

These are countersunk Phillips wood screws

 

[mark sr]

Yes, although with a larger hole it's beneficial to use a putty knife [instead of your thumb] so it's nice and level.

 

[DoomsDave]

I can't find that latex based glazing anywhere, so I'll have to break down and get some of the regular kind, and some of that paint thinner you don't drink . . . . .

 

[mark sr]

I worked with a drunk about 45 yrs ago that said there used to be a paint thinner you could drink but you had to mix it with ice. The poison would stick to the ice and you drank what was left ..... or maybe it was the other way around


The old oil base glazing works fine, just messier. It might shrink a tad compared to the latex - I don't remember.

 

[DoomsDave]

I worked with a drunk about 45 yrs ago that said there used to be a paint thinner you could drink but you had to mix it with ice. The poison would stick to the ice and you drank what was left ..... or maybe it was the other way around


The old oil base glazing works fine, just messier. It might shrink a tad compared to the latex - I don't remember.

I was joking about the paint thinner you drink - it's my pet name for hard liquor of any kind. There's Caribbean Paint Thinner, rum; Mexican Paint Thinner, tequila, etc. I've called it that since I once (unwisely) opened a can of real mineral spirit paint thinner with my teeth and got a taste, and it tasted a lot like whiskey (Kentucky Paint Thinner) . . . .

If it's really strong hard liquor, I call it Bug Killer . . . . . :vs_laugh:

 

[mark sr]

I knew you were joking but unfortunately I don't think that old painter was.

 

[DoomsDave]

Yike. Alas, I don't think so, either.:vs_sad:

I suspect that the paint thinner, whatever it was, also made good liver thinner.