Minwax® Wood Putty® Ebony, 3.75-Oz

I bought this to fill nail holes in white trim. It worked just as described and was easy to use. My criticism is with the product information. Most of the Minwax wood putties are color matched to Minwax stains, which makes them well suited to repairs on woods that were stained with Minwax. Certainly, Minwax created the white wood putty knowing it would be used on wood painted in varying shades of white, and that the color they have created might not be compatible. That being said, it would make sense for the instructions on the white wood putty to state clearly whether it can or should be painted. Instead, the buyer is left to guess whether this is a proper use of the product. One reviewer said she had good results painting the putty, so I'll give it a try, but It'd be far better if Minwax made clear, one way or the other, whether this is a paintable product

So, let me start by saying I have always been a fan of Minwax products. They've never let me down. I make small toys from mostly salvaged and recycled wood. Because of my lumber source, I am always filling cracks, nail and screw holes. I bought the Minwax Wood Putty when I saw on the label that it Never Hardens. I took that to mean that it does not harden in the jar. As you know, wood putty's do not have a long shelf life after opening. I was thrilled when I read Never Hardens. I spent an evening filling holes in some salvaged lumber. I then left the shop for 5 days. Only to return and find all the putty still soft to the touch. So, as I should have done before using the putty, I read the whole label, under a magnifying glass (that's another issue), only to find it doesn't harden when applied. For what purpose would I want a non-hardening putty? It makes no sense. And that label? Really? If this product stays on the shelves, you might want to consider a larger jar with larger text. BTW, the little plastic jar is perfect for mixing small amounts of colored paints. As I've said, I've always been a fan of Minwax products. I will now go back to using the 2 part wood filler. Which works great. Except that the little tube of hardener doesn't last the life of the canned product. I always have to purchase another can to get more hardener.