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Mike240

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Evercoat seems to be a popular go to name of fillers. I am a bit confused on which to use. Gold, Rage, Ultra etc.

Going on SPI epoxy. Sunrise temp is 75-80 and by noon 100 plus if that helps. Thanks
 
Lizer said:
Might I recommend a significantly cheaper option…USC white gold.
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Personally I stay away from anything USC. Some years ago their BC/CC filler which was very popular would bubble. USC never acknowledged it and it personally cost me a lot of money and a job I liked. I had seven comebacks at the particular place I was at. I worked commission so any comeback was done for free. Every one of the cars had bubbles in the filler where it was releasing. All were done over PPG DP epoxy. These were not quick hitter type jobs either. Classic stuff. Redid two of them. Didn't make a dime for a month and a half and decided to quit because there were five more lined up that I had to redo. It didn't happen to just me either. Former Boss that I was still friends with, was on the National Auto Body Council and told me that Shops all over the Country were having this issue. That cemented my decision to leave because who knew how long this would continue. USC denied it, never honored their warranty and I will never use a USC filler product again.

Rage Ultra is the best I've used. Hands down.
 
Chris_Hamilton said:
Personally I stay away from anything USC. Some years ago their BC/CC filler which was very popular would bubble. USC never acknowledged it and it personally cost me a lot of money and a job I liked. I had seven comebacks at the particular place I was at. I worked commission so any comeback was done for free. Every one of the cars had bubbles in the filler where it was releasing. All were done over PPG DP epoxy. These were not quick hitter type jobs either. Classic stuff. Redid two of them. Didn't make a dime for a month and a half and decided to quit because there were five more lined up that I had to redo. It didn't happen to just me either. Former Boss that I was still friends with, was on the National Auto Body Council and told me that Shops all over the Country were having this issue. That cemented my decision to leave because who knew how long this would continue. USC denied it, never honored their warranty and I will never use a USC filler product again.

Rage Ultra is the best I've used. Hands down.
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Have you used this or used it recently? It came pretty highly recommended to me by Chad. Products change over time too, sometimes for the worse, and sometimes the better.

I’ve used about a gallon of it so far. Find it pretty comparable to Platinum and sands easy. It wouldn’t break the bank for a DIY guy.
 
I had a $hitty experience with Upol (gold?) filler once. I gave the gallon to a cheap used car guy who could care less.
I have the Rage Ultra now, it will probably dry up before I use the gallon.
 
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Lizer said:
Have you used this or used it recently? It came pretty highly recommended to me by Chad. Products change over time too, sometimes for the worse, and sometimes the better.

I’ve used about a gallon of it so far. Find it pretty comparable to Platinum and sands easy. It wouldn’t break the bank for a DIY guy.
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After reading my post do you think I would ever use USC? Only way would be they would have to pay me, and not just a little bit either. Screw them. I used to recommend it too, until what happened to me. All I ever used. If something happens though, they will never honor their warranty.
 
I remember a friend years ago that had issues because of filler bubbling, however I don't remember the brand. He had painted a hood black twice before he figured out what was causing the problem. Switched brand of filler back to what he was using and no problems.
 
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