Smooth (or glaze) spot putty across the repair surface with a flexible plastic spreader. It dries faster than the body filler, but be sure you give it enough time before you begin to sand it.
Auto Body Repair, Dent Repair
By Matthew Wright, About.com
Glazing the Repair
Spread glazing and spot putty across the surface.
photo by Matt Wright, 2008
Spot putty is another version of filler, but much finer and easier to sand. It doesn't need to be mixed and can be applied directly from the tube to the repair. The spot putty fills in any tiny impressions in the filler.
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