exterior wood filler

[Jupiter01]

I am painted some wood outdoors and wanted to have a tube of filler to hand, to deal with any imperfections. I've seen some posts recommend the 2-part filler but I think this dries very quickly - once prepared - and probably not suited to my adhoc usage idea. Is there something that you can recommend please?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Odds]

Depends on the size of the gap to be filled.

 

[johnny2007]

Small repairs or holes you can use ronseal wood filler in different colours.
I prefer the gun cartridge because it doesn't dry and it's easier to apply to cover recessed screws and nails.

 

[johnny2007]

When I said "it doesn't dry" I meant it doesn't dry easily in the cartridge compared to the one in the pot.

 

[opps]

If using 2 part polyester resin filler (read: car filler)- why not just mix a smaller amount. The other 2 part class of filler is epoxy resin. It is normally supplied in a double barreled gun.

If you are only looking at very, very minor surface imperfections, I would probably recommend Red Devil Onetime. It is incredibly soft, meaning that when you sand it, you won't damage the surrounding paint. I would sand it with 180 grit silicon carbide paper. It will however need to be primed with waterbased paint. Ideally, you would prime it before it rains.

Alternatively, if the imperfections are so slight, sand them out.

Photos would help.

Best of luck

 

[Jupiter01]

Here are some pics of the sort of areas I am looking to fill.

 

[opps]

I hadn't realised that you are varnishing/oiling the timber.

You might be better off with something like the following

Cuprinol All Purpose Wood Filler Shades 310ml

A quick-drying, tough, durable wood filler for general wood repairs indoors and outdoors. Easy to use and long lasting, it flexes with the natural

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It looks like old school wood stopper in a gun cartridge. I haven't used it personally. You will also need to buy a small bottle of cellulose thinners, alternatively, just sand the filler knife when the filler has dried. It goes without saying that you will need a skeleton gun.

Given the ad hoc nature of your decorating, it might be advisable, once you have cut the nozzle to the required width, to insert a long thin screw into the end of the nozzle after use. Hopefully it will enable you to pull the hardened material out of the end of the nozzle when you next use it.