Body Filler on Engine Tins

[tricyclerob]

I'm refinishing the engine tins on my Baywindow. Plan is to paint the tin body color.
I did considerable hammer and dolly work but despite that a little filler was required but it was applied very, very thin.

I used Evercoat Metal 2 Metal as it appeared to have greater heat resistance but now I'm having second thoughts.

Has anyone successfully used filler on cylinder tins and if so, what type?

Thanks,
robj

[Mike Fisher]

Thin filler shouldn't matter.
Paint the engine gray & black to mimic the OG colors.
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[tricyclerob]

Thanks for the info. My bus is going to be "slightly" custom. But, nothing over the top.

The engine is already a bit more than stock and there's going to be some slight changes to the interior so I have a bit of a free hand.
Thanks again,
robj

[Glenn]

Powder paint won't stick to filler
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[tricyclerob]

Thanks Glenn,

I'm using Acrylic Urethane.

Actually Eastwood does have a filler that will stand up to the temps of powder coating.
https://www.eastwood.com/hi-temp-lab-metal-24-oz.html

It is a bit pricy though.

robj