This week’s key takeaway:
A deep dive into the world of body filler - with James Lawson
Episode intro:
This week we give you the lowdown on an essential-but-often-misunderstood aspect of our process; body filler. There is much more to body filler than meets the eye. If you don’t apply your bog correctly, it can have disastrous consequences for both the shop and the vehicle owner.
Editor Sam gets the insight from our favourite Specialist Educator, James Lawson, who you may recognise from a recent Paint & Panel episode about training at 3M. If you want to make your next body-filler application a work of art, listen hard and take notes!
In this week’s episode you will learn:
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Essential PPE when applying body filler
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How to avoid skin diseases
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How to prepare the panel for filler
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How to avoid films forming on a panel
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The right cleaner to use
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Why you should use a multi-leaf mixing board
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The most common failures
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How to protect your work from damp and humidity
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The chemical makeup of a body filler
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What is the correct amount of hardener?
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