3M Acryl Putty acrylic body filler — Red 14.5 oz tube, easy-sanding low-shrink formula

3M Acryl Putty 05098 is a red acrylic body filler in a 14.5 oz tube designed to fill small pinholes, scratches and stone chips for smoother automotive and marine finishes.

Designed for industrial and professional shops, this acrylic putty offers a balance of spreadability and easy sanding so technicians can prepare panels quickly for primer and topcoat. The formula minimizes shrinkage and feathers out neatly at the edges, so repairs blend with the surrounding surface. Available in fast, medium and slow curing options, the putty adapts to different temperatures and workflow speeds.

How will this putty speed up small repairs?

The 3M Acryl Putty spreads smoothly with minimal effort, which lowers application time for minor blemishes. Because it sands readily, follow-up preparations take fewer passes, getting parts back into the painting process sooner.

• Ready-to-use tube for targeted applications
• Good spreadability reduces multiple passes
• Easy sanding shortens prep time before primer
• Low shrinkage preserves the repair profile

What surface flaws is this product best for?

This acrylic putty is formulated for fine imperfections rather than deep gouges. It excels at filling pinholes from anodizing, small stone chips, hairline scratches and similar blemishes on metal and fiberglass substrates.

• Small pinholes and crater repairs
• Stone chip touch-ups on bumpers and panels
• Light surface scratches and scuffs
• Smoothing feathered edges before primer

How does the product perform during sanding and finishing?

The putty sands smoothly to a uniform surface without tearing or clogging abrasive, enabling predictable feathering into surrounding paint. Its low shrink characteristics mean less rework after initial sanding.

• Uniform sanding with standard grits
• Leaves clean feathered edges for primer adhesion
• Low shrink avoids depressions after cure
• Compatible with common primers and topcoats when properly prepped

Are there different cure speeds and how do I choose?

3M offers fast, medium and slow drying variants to match shop conditions and job timing. Choose fast in warmer environments or when immediate rework is required; select medium or slow for cooler conditions or when more working time is needed.

• Fast: quick set times for rapid throughput
• Medium: balanced working and curing window
• Slow: extended working time in heat-sensitive tasks

Who is this for: 3M Acryl Putty 05098 is intended for professional automotive and marine repair technicians and industrial refinishers who need a reliable, low-shrink filler for small surface imperfections. Note: this product is formulated for industrial and occupational use only and is not intended for consumer retail sale or household use. Users should follow workplace safety guidelines, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and ensure proper surface preparation and curing before primer and paint application.