Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Types of Filler and Putty

Body Filler Putty

(For repairing of large dents or scratches)

• This type of filler requires surforming (rough grinding). It will clog sandpaper if it is sanded only.

• Can be thickly applied to panel.

• After drying, grindability is poor as it is harder than other types.

• This type of filler contains tiny hollow beads. It feels gritty when applied with a spatula.

• Suitable for thick application to panel

• Superior grindability after application

• Forms blowholes easily

• Excellent thick application to panel

• Superior corrosion prevention and durability

• Suitable for repairing rusty holes in panel

Intermediate Filler Putty [10 mm (0.39 in)]

• Good sanding characteristics.

• It is difficult for fine grain pores to form in it, so poly putty can be eliminated and surfacer can be applied directly over intermediate filler.

Polyester Putty

Spatula Type

• Not very much thickness can be built up.

• It has fine grain and good flexibility.

• Since no volatile content remains, there is no depletion after baking.

• Sanding characteristics are good.

Spray Type

• Not very much thickness can be built-up.

• Since a spray gun in used, it can be applied easily to any location.

• Drying time is approximately two times as long as putty applied with a spatula.

Lacquer Putty [0.1 mm (0.004 in)]

• It is soft and flexible.

• It cannot be used to built up low areas.

• Standing characteristics are extremely good.

• The thicker the built-up, the longer the drying time.

• Since the drying time is short (approximately 20 seconds after UV irradiation), body work can be completed in a short period of time.

• This is often used for minor repairs.

• Putty becomes very hard after hardening, therefore its grindability with sandpaper is not good.

• It is expensive.