Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings’ new Fill Bond "is one of the most technically advanced putty products in the aerospace market," according to J. Marc Taylor, the company’s director of sales, noting the new product isn’t just an automotive or marine body putty that has been adapted for aerospace use.

"Fill Bond has been formulated specifically for the rigors of an aircraft’s surface and stands up to the extreme stress conditions it endures during flight and maintenance."

Designed to fill rivets, seams and small spot-repair areas on the exterior of aircraft fuselage and wings, this high-build body filler is now available in a convenient epoxy version.

Unlike other putties that are extremely rigid, Fill Bond putty from Sherwin-Williams Aerospace is extremely flexible, offers direct-to-metal adhesion (with properly pretreated aluminum), provides excellent spreadability and offers a long, workable pot life to give users the right amount of time to apply material on a variety of aircraft surfaces, including aluminum and composites.

"As a result, it outperforms other putties and you don’t have to worry about high film build-up; you can actually apply a thick layer of Fill Bond that still resists chipping, splintering and cracking," Taylor continues. Fill Bond dramatically improves productivity by drying quickly for a fast sand — usually in just two to six hours — compared to between six and eight hours with competitive products.

It’s also available in a convenient delivery system, enabling users to apply putty exactly where it is needed without requiring additional tools and limiting waste following application. Users apply only as much product as they need and then can put the cap back on the convenient cartridge containers for later use, saving on material and disposal costs.

The epoxy putty is available in two types of dispensing guns: a manual, twin-tube cartridge or pneumatic (air-powered) twin-tube cartridge.

Sherwin-Williams Aerospace manufactures and distributes a complete line of advanced technology paint and coatings systems for a variety of commercial, general aviation and military aircraft. Whether it’s a new aircraft or refinish, a single-engine or commercial fleet operator, Sherwin-Williams provides the quality products and proven expertise for durable paint jobs that last and look great.