Repairing G1 body with epoxie

[skyline]

Hi everyone,

I have a half-deflocked SS Twilight who has some abrasions on her body that I'm looking to repair using epoxie sculpt, but the more guides I look through, the more confused I get. I'm not sure what brand to use, whether to buy pre-coloured or paint myself to match -- and I can't seem to see any quick and dirty solutions here. Do you guys have preferences/recs you can give me, or at least a guide you've used that you like?

Thanking you for your expertise in advance~!

[orangepeachmango]

The typical apoxy brand is "aves", it comes in two part jars like this
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I recommend applying a thin layer over the scrapes and waiting for it dry, then sanding it down flush. Apoxy sculpt is very versatile, but it can be pricey and takes a while to dry. For something small, quick, and dirty, I like using Tamiya molding putty, it works the same and is waaay cheaper. I just wait for it to dry then sand it down.
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in either case, it would be easier to color match and paint it after it dries. any pre-color will change color by the time it dries.

[skyline]

Oh awesome! Thank you ! Gonna try Tamiya I think!!

[Em_L._Pea_Customs]

Hey there!  I have never really had good luck using Apoxie Sculpt for this application.  It is hard to get the clay to adhere in such thin coats or shallow areas.  If I am successful, it also requires too much clay and too much sanding.  For large areas, missing ears/limbs, etc., it is great though! 

For small scrapes, nicks, chew marks, etc., I use gap filling hobby super glue.  This is the type of glue that is used in model making to fill gaps and seams from fitting pieces together.  It dries/sets slower than regular super glue. 

Just put a little drop on (apply with a toothpick for more control), let it cure, and sand lightly.  I then buff the area with nail buffer to "shine" the vinyl back up.  Then dab a tiny amount of paint over it with a fine tip brush and maybe even hit it with a little Testors dull cote.  Good luck!

https://www.amazon.com/Insta-Cure-Filling-Bob-Smith-Ind/dp/B0000DD1QQ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=gap+filling+glue&qid=1593121968&sr=8-2

[Fizzy Scrumptious]

Hey there!  I have never really had good luck using Apoxie Sculpt for this application.  It is hard to get the clay to adhere in such thin coats or shallow areas.  If I am successful, it also requires too much clay and too much sanding.  For large areas, missing ears/limbs, etc., it is great though! 

For small scrapes, nicks, chew marks, etc., I use gap filling hobby super glue.  This is the type of glue that is used in model making to fill gaps and seams from fitting pieces together.  It dries/sets slower than regular super glue. 

Just put a little drop on (apply with a toothpick for more control), let it cure, and sand lightly.  I then buff the area with nail buffer to "shine" the vinyl back up.  Then dab a tiny amount of paint over it with a fine tip brush and maybe even hit it with a little Testors dull cote.  Good luck!

https://www.amazon.com/Insta-Cure-Filling-Bob-Smith-Ind/dp/B0000DD1QQ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=gap+filling+glue&qid=1593121968&sr=8-2

I'm not OP but I was looking around for an answer about filling in chew marks in particular and this is what I needed! Thank you!