Evercoat Z-Grip OPTEX Body Filler, Gallon, 100382

Product Overview:

Evercoat Z-GRIP® OPTEX® Body Filler (100382) is an advanced clog-free, lightweight body filler with patented OPTEX® Color-Changing Technology. There’s no second guessing; once mixed with Evercoat® Cream Hardener, OPTEX® changes from pink to green indicating the repair is ready to sand.

Formulated for superior adhesion to galvanized steel, bare steel, and aluminum. Features easy sanding, non-clogging formula and smooth spreading.

Z-GRIP® OPTEX® is a part of the METALWORKS® System with a guarantee that the repair will maintain the O.E.M. corrosion warranty on original factory corrosion protected sheet metal and galvanized sheet metal when used in accordance with the application instructions.

Available in 1 gallon size container, includes hardener.

Features and Benefits:

• OPTEX® Color-Changing Technology, applies pink and dries green
• Lightweight
• Superior adhesion to galvanized steel, bare steel, and aluminum
• Easy sanding
• Non-clog formula
• Smooth spreading
  

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Recommended Substrates:

• Approved substrates:
  • Cold Rolled Steel
  • Aluminum
  • SMC
  • Galvanized Steel
  • Fiberglass
• NOTE: For structural repairs prone to high degrees of stress and flexibility, use a fiber reinforced filler such as Evercoat® Everglass®, Kitty Hair® or Fiber Tech®

Mixing:

• Stir the filler before using. Knead the cream hardener
• Measure hardener 2% by weight (add a ribbon of cream hardener from edge to edge across the center of a 4” diameter puddle)
• Puddles larger than 4” (10 cm) in diameter will require additional hardener
• Mix thoroughly until a uniform color is achieved
• Approximate setting time is 5-6 minutes @ 72°F (22°C)

Tech Specs:

• Appearance: smooth light pink paste
• VOC: Refer to Section 9 of the Safety Data Sheet 
• Relative Density: Refer to Section 9 of the Safety Data Sheet
• Setting Time: 5-6 minutes
• Sand Time: 20 minutes
• Max. Recommended Thickness (sanded): 1/4 inch (6mm)
• Note: Properties are typical values and should not be considered as sales specifications. Physical testing performed @ ~72°F (22°C) / 75% RH unless otherwise noted
• Tech Data Sheet: Click here
• SDS: Click here

Safety:

• Read all directions and warnings prior to using Evercoat® products. Safety Data Sheets can be found online at www.evercoat.com
• Never return mixed filler to can.
• Keep the can closed and store in a cool dry place.
• Use with Evercoat® Cream Hardener Only!
• Click here for Safety Data Sheet