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partially dry wood filler - stoppy - 08-26-2020
Can I bring it back to life with denatured alcohol or do i have buy a can of acetone?
RE: partially dry wood filler - Cooler - 08-26-2020
I don't know. But I will offer a tip.
The wood filler usually comes in a plastic container. Once opened it is never really air-tight. I wrap the container with Saran wrap and the life of the product is greatly increased. This works for any similar product in plastic containers with plastic lids.
RE: partially dry wood filler - stoppy - 08-26-2020
(08-26-2020, 07:25 AM)Cooler Wrote: I don't know. But I will offer a tip.
The wood filler usually comes in a plastic container. Once opened it is never really air-tight. I wrap the container with Saran wrap and the life of the product is greatly increased. This works for any similar product in plastic containers with plastic lids.
My wood filler is in a metal can. If it becomes dry he instructions on the can say to use acetone, which I don't have. Hoping to use denatured alcohol to moisten it a little.
RE: partially dry wood filler - JIMB49 - 08-26-2020
(08-26-2020, 07:34 AM)stoppy Wrote: My wood filler is in a metal can. If it becomes dry he instructions on the can say to use acetone, which I don't have. Hoping to use denatured alcohol to moisten it a little.
nail polish remover
RE: partially dry wood filler - Bill Wilson - 08-26-2020
(08-26-2020, 07:22 AM)stoppy Wrote: Can I bring it back to life with denatured alcohol or do i have buy a can of acetone?
After you finish with that can, replace it with Timbermate. You can restore it with water. Great stuff!
RE: partially dry wood filler - joe1086 - 08-26-2020
(08-26-2020, 08:04 AM)Bill Wilson Wrote: After you finish with that can, replace it with Timbermate. You can restore it with water. Great stuff!
+1. Sands, paints and stains well too.
RE: partially dry wood filler - Rob Young - 08-26-2020
(08-26-2020, 07:34 AM)stoppy Wrote: My wood filler is in a metal can. If it becomes dry he instructions on the can say to use acetone, which I don't have. Hoping to use denatured alcohol to moisten it a little.
It won't. Get the acetone.
Some fingernail polish remover contains acetone, others don't (it will say on the bottle). But a trip to the hardware store and getting a small can will be cheaper per oz. than the polish remover.
RE: partially dry wood filler - stoppy - 08-27-2020
(08-26-2020, 02:38 PM)Rob Young Wrote: It won't. Get the acetone.
Some fingernail polish remover contains acetone, others don't (it will say on the bottle). But a trip to the hardware store and getting a small can will be cheaper per oz. than the polish remover.
Got the acetone and it moistened the DAP wood filler nicely. Used it to fill some voids in a small boxes project I’m working on and it worked great just like when it was a new fresh can. Thanks!