3M dynamic bodyfill mixing system

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  • Refinish Network
    November 25, 2009 at 4:27 am #17185

    [img]http://www.kimbersinc.com/images/paint/prod3mdynamicmixing.jpg[/img]

    We just had this demoed in our shop today and found it looked pretty cool. Its bodyfiller in a tube, comes out mixed and applied direct to the panel. It seems to works alot better then the stuff that came out not long ago used in an ordinary caulking tube. It seems we are leaning towards bringing it in, there is a bit of a set up charge with the gun. If we go ahead with it I`ll post more on it, seems neat.

    ryan brown
    November 25, 2009 at 7:49 am #17207

    We tried it out at our shop Jimmo and eventually said the heck with it. Kinda pricey and a couple times it didn’t mix thoroughly and had uncured mud underneath cured mud. Could have been something we did, not sure.

    A couple of times I used it the tip would harden up before I got done with all my spots. Not a big deal but those tips can get pricey.

    Our guys don’t waste very much so it’s cheaper to just stick with the gallon.

    zarbat007
    November 25, 2009 at 8:08 am #17210

    Looks heavy and kinda impractical. :blink:

    Anonymous
    November 25, 2009 at 8:29 am #17211

    I think the cost of bodyfiller is going to be a tad higher but it may save in productivity. Another thing they boast is since your putting it directly on the panel, you have no air introduced, no pinholes, no need for a finishing putty. I think it’s just one of those time will tell things, I also think it will really depend on the tech using it. I think it would be practical on your typical 2-5 hr dents but if your doing a resto or rebuilding a quarter like old bondomerch ya might be better off the old fashion way.

    Josh
    November 25, 2009 at 5:50 pm #17233

    Looks like a pain in the butt to me! Just seems like an impractical tool. I’ll stick to the old fashioned way

    Richard
    November 26, 2009 at 1:35 am #17237

    I heard the cost for the refills is a little unrealistic.
    But other than that I’ve heard it works out pretty nice.
    Even helps reduce down on the pinholes and what not.

    james caruso
    November 26, 2009 at 8:18 am #17244

    [b]RatStang wrote:[/b]
    [quote]I heard the cost for the refills is a little unrealistic.[/quote]

    :rofl of course it is…its 3m!!

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