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How to prevent Squadron putty from drying up?

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  • Member since
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  • From: Chicago, USA
How to prevent Squadron putty from drying up?
Posted by MonsterZero on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 9:39 AM

I have 2 or 3 tubes, mostly full, completely dried up-solid. I wish this product had a longer shelf life so it doesn't go to waste like this.

Any ideas?

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    April 2009
  • From: Longmont, Colorado
Posted by Cadet Chuck on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:06 AM

I have had the same problem, so I don't buy it any more.  Tamiya and Vallejo seem like good putties.

Gimme a pigfoot, and a bottle of beer...

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  • From: Chicago, USA
Posted by MonsterZero on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:11 AM

You can still make solidified Squadron usable by pouring acetone down the tube. After a few minutes, you can dig some liquified putty out. But this is an annoying problem.

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  • From: ON, Canada
Posted by jgeratic on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:43 AM

I think the accumulation of putty in the cap dries up over time and compromises the seal.  So on my current tube I have it stored in a zip-lock baggie (wrapped around first before closing to eliminate as much air as possible) to see if this will extend it's shelf life.

regards,

Jack

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  • From: N. Georgia
Posted by Jester75 on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:50 AM

Have you tried the Bondo brand in a tube that you can get at a local parts store? Rather large tubes, fills well, sands good and the tube I have is probably 3+ years old and nowhere near dry.

Eric

 

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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:56 AM

I used to use the green squadron putty and was lucky if i got a quarter of it. I switched to the white one and it seems better so far. Its still dries up at the top but doesn't seem to do it as much. Its already at the stage where i would be getting ready to throw the green one and its still going strong.

Jack, nice tip, i'll try that.

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Posted by CrashTestDummy on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 1:14 PM

Jester75

Have you tried the Bondo brand in a tube that you can get at a local parts store? Rather large tubes, fills well, sands good and the tube I have is probably 3+ years old and nowhere near dry.

^^THIS!  Additionally, the bondo brand seems to dry a little slower on your subject, giving you a little more time to work it. 

Gene Beaird,
Pearland, Texas

G. Beaird,

Pearland, Texas

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  • From: Denver, Colorado
Posted by waynec on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 2:35 PM

i use bondo too. ALL THE TIME. finally started my second tube and can still scrap some out of the first.

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Ничто не Забыто  (Nothing is Forgotten)

 

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  • From: Chicago, USA
Posted by MonsterZero on Friday, February 22, 2013 12:41 AM

Does anybody have a picture of this "Bondo" product from automotive supply stores so I know what kind of tube I'm looking for?

I did an image keyword such for "Bondo" and I got all kinds of cans and containers. I don't know which one I need.

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Posted by Bick on Friday, February 22, 2013 7:49 AM

MonsterZero

Does anybody have a picture of this "Bondo" product from automotive supply stores so I know what kind of tube I'm looking for?

I did an image keyword such for "Bondo" and I got all kinds of cans and containers. I don't know which one I need.

Here's a pic of a tube of Bondo that I recently picked up at NAPA Auto parts:

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