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Terry, NJ · 03-04-2012, 02:55 PM

Has anyone ever heard of "Gorilla Hair"? It's sort of a super dooper body filler with lot's of fiber it. They recommend it as a base coat then you finish it with the Bondo. Half a can was given to to me to use with the story that they p[ut it on a jeep that they used for offroading and the stuff took it with out cracking. Just wondering.
Terry

Roadster62 · 03-04-2012, 03:04 PM

If you are fron the "Kill it and Fill it" school of autobody, don't let creaftmanship get in your way.

RonC · 03-04-2012, 03:07 PM

this stuff is really good

http://www.evercoat.com/productDetail.aspx?pID=32d

jimvette59 · 03-04-2012, 03:21 PM

Found mostly in excessive bondo abusive body work. JMHO.

Bill in NJ · 03-04-2012, 04:23 PM

It is used mostly on fiber glass bodies . It is also used when holes are in the part and you want to prevent moisture misture from the back side to penitrate your plastic. Most auto body materials only have a shelf life of one year before using it. I would through it out if you do not know how to read the code date on it.

pooch · 03-05-2012, 01:42 AM

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Gorilla hair is waterproof and much stronger than bondo, which is just polyester resin and talc powder.

Much better than bondo but it is basically finely chopped fibreglass strands in resin, so it has to be machine sanded, hence the top coat of bondo used to finish for paint.

I use a type of gorilla hair that has stainless steel strands instead of 'glass in it.

Terry, NJ · 03-05-2012, 07:34 AM

Yes, That's the impression I got from it. Here and there on my cowl patch panels, I got some distortions in the metal from welding that just seemed to need more than Bondo. I am not a big fan of polyester resins body fillers, but I can't do lead, so what else is there? Thanks for everyone's input, It's appreciated.
Terry

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Originally Posted by pooch

Gorilla hair is waterproof and much stronger than bondo, which is just polyester resin and talc powder.

Much better than bondo but it is basically finely chopped fibreglass strands in resin, so it has to be machine sanded, hence the top coat of bondo used to finish for paint.

I use a type of gorilla hair that has stainless steel strands instead of 'glass in it.

03-04-2012, 02:55 PM	#1
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,742	Anyone heard of this stuff? Has anyone ever heard of "Gorilla Hair"? It's sort of a super dooper body filler with lot's of fiber it. They recommend it as a base coat then you finish it with the Bondo. Half a can was given to to me to use with the story that they p[ut it on a jeep that they used for offroading and the stuff took it with out cracking. Just wondering. Terry

03-04-2012, 03:04 PM	#2
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,443	Re: Anyone heard of this stuff? If you are fron the "Kill it and Fill it" school of autobody, don't let creaftmanship get in your way. __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

03-04-2012, 03:07 PM	#3
RonC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,868	Re: Anyone heard of this stuff? this stuff is really good http://www.evercoat.com/productDetail.aspx?pID=32d

03-04-2012, 03:21 PM	#4
jimvette59 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Perry OH Posts: 1,342	Re: Anyone heard of this stuff? Found mostly in excessive bondo abusive body work. JMHO.

03-04-2012, 04:23 PM	#5
Bill in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,159	Re: Anyone heard of this stuff? It is used mostly on fiber glass bodies . It is also used when holes are in the part and you want to prevent moisture misture from the back side to penitrate your plastic. Most auto body materials only have a shelf life of one year before using it. I would through it out if you do not know how to read the code date on it.

03-05-2012, 01:42 AM	#6
pooch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Coast NSW Australia Posts: 2,596	Re: Anyone heard of this stuff? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Gorilla hair is waterproof and much stronger than bondo, which is just polyester resin and talc powder. Much better than bondo but it is basically finely chopped fibreglass strands in resin, so it has to be machine sanded, hence the top coat of bondo used to finish for paint. I use a type of gorilla hair that has stainless steel strands instead of 'glass in it.