I'm a rookie..
I don't do this for a living..
I have learned a lot reading posts from the TC pros, on body fillers, application, etc..
I'm asking the pros now, but this post might benefit the weekend warrior.

This is about cleaning up, what a pain. :boring:
It takes 5 minutes to mix and apply body filler, then 20 minutes to clean your tools and hands.
Yes, I'm whining and a bit lazy... but there's got to be a better way..?

I decided to use a ziploc sandwich bag, dollop of feather-lite and an inch of hardner. Zip the bag, mix it with my bare hands (it mixes evenly, better than I expected). Then in piping bag style (for you bakers), snip a corner from the bag and squeeze out the filler right where I need it. No mixing paddles or boards to clean-up. No drips or spills.. No gloves.. just toss out ziploc and start over.
Yes, you still have 1 spreader to clean, but not as messy and much quicker.

I tried searching for "ziploc", "piping" "filler applicators" and found nothing.
Has anyone heard of this "ziploc bag" technique?
Do they sell a professional version of this?
Is this common practice, or a stupid idea?

I never heard that technique...but it sounds like a good idea...I think I will try it. Thanks for sharing.

Gambitt

Hey Tony?

YOU'RE A GENIOUS! I'm starting the "icing" stage this year and I'm gonna use your technique.
:thumbsup:

Thanks Guys..:beers:
I got this idea from watching Alton Brown - Good Eats - Food Channel.
Flip the baggie inside-out, and then put your hand in, cupping the fresh dollop of frosting, I mean body-filler.
Try to keep the zipper clean for best seal.

why not just wear a pair of 50 cent latex gloves?? also they make tear off mixing boards and just leave a glob on the spreder and it will come right off.
dump the plastic baggie, your doin to much.