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   CombatRescue | Sep 24, 2003 05:02am | #1

   If it's an MDF-type product, I'd use an epoxy wood-filler.

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   CAGIV | Sep 24, 2003 05:13am | #2

   bondo

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   andybuildz | Sep 24, 2003 12:06pm | #3

   MinWax makes a two part filler thats excellent.

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   NPitz | Sep 24, 2003 12:40pm | #4

   Not to call into question the wisdom of those who are suggesting Bondo, but several years ago we did a large job that was mostly GP PrimeTrim exterior MDF. The painter used Bondo as filler and it flaked off the surface after about six months, leading to a re-paint. I think the mistake he made was not sanding it all off except for what was in the nail hole. In other words, there was a small patch of very thin Bondo that didn't bond well to the surface of the MDF.

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   DaveRicheson | Sep 24, 2003 01:01pm | #5

   Exterior grade MDF?

   I would like more info on that product.

    I use MDO (medium density overlay), which is a plywood product. Slick as a baby's butt when painted.

   Bondo will fill the holes but not stick well to the surface of MDO unless it is roughed up with a good sanding.

   Dave

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   NPitz | Sep 24, 2003 01:15pm | #6

   There may be more than one, but the one I am familiar with is Georgia-Pacific PrimeTrim. We have been using it for about four or five years, and I think it's a good product. I know a few other people on Breaktime use it as well. It comes as 1x and 5/4 stock, not as a sheet good. Not a complete replacement for wood, but good for certain things.

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   DaveRicheson | Sep 24, 2003 06:24pm | #7

   thanks, Nick. I'll check it out at my lumder supplier.

   Dave

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   jagwah | Sep 24, 2003 08:22pm | #8

   There is also a product called MDX or med-x board. An exterior mdf product. I like it very much, runs around $40-50.00 a sheet. I use it a lot on exterior columns.

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   Piffin | Sep 25, 2003 05:34am | #9

   MEDEX by name.

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