Novol 1125 Finish - Professional Finishing Putty (2kg)
For larger repair projects requiring the same precision as the smaller units, Novol Finish is available in a substantial 2kg tin. This is the bulk-sized unit, designed for professional workshops or full-vehicle restorations where consistency across multiple panels is required.
It remains the definitive "glazing" putty for the final stage of surface leveling, ensuring that even the most minute imperfections are eliminated before you move to the priming stage.
Key Features & Benefits
- Bulk Efficiency: The 2kg size offers significantly better value for money and ensures you won't run out mid-repair on large surface areas like roofs or long side panels.
- Ultra-Smooth Spread: The formula is optimized for large-scale application, allowing you to "skim" entire sections with a wide spreader to fill pinholes and P240-P320 sanding marks.
- Rapid, Clog-Free Sanding: Even in large quantities, it maintains its soft-sanding characteristic, allowing for quick leveling with fine-grit paper (P400+) without gumming up the abrasive.
- Stain Resistance: Formulated to prevent "bleeding" through subsequent paint layers, a common issue with lower-quality finishing putties.
- High Elasticity: Ideal for thin-layer applications over large, flexible panels, ensuring the repair moves with the metal and doesn't pop or crack.
Professional Large-Area Technique
When working with the 2kg tin, managing your pot life is critical. Because finishing putty sets quickly, only mix what you can realistically apply in under 5 minutes.
Application Steps:
- Preparation: Ensure the base filler (like Novol Unisoft) is sanded and degreased.
- Mixing: Use a large mixing board to blend the putty and hardener. Aim for a 100:2 ratio; too much hardener in a large batch will cause it to "kick" (harden) before you can finish spreading it.
- The "Skim" Coat: Use a wide (20cm+) flexible steel spreader to pull the putty across the repair area in one smooth motion for maximum flatness.
- Sanding: Once cured, block sand with P320 to level, then finish with P500 for a surface ready for high-build primer.
Pro Tip: Keep the lid of the 2kg tin tightly sealed when not in use. Polyester resins can evaporate over time in large containers, causing the putty to become "dry" or "stringy" if left exposed to air for long periods.
