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Default Removing *some of* the paint from a wooden door, smoothing the surface for new paint

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Robert


Since polyester filler is not waterproof the wood can rot under the
filler as well.


Got a citation?

Polyester resin doesn't pass water. Talc - the primary other - component is
about the least permeable mineral around; plus, it is encapsulated in the
resin.