On Sun, 23 Oct 2005 11:59:15 -0700, JR North
wrote:

The thing with lead is it will wick in between the panels and lock them
together so they can't flex at the joint. Body filler materials will not
do this. I'm sure there will be cracking around the upper seams after
driving awhile if I use a filler material.
JR
Dweller in the cellar

william_b_noble wrote:

I've done a fair amount of body work restoring older cars - I'd recommend
you consider alternatives to lead - in particular, the high quality epoxy
puttys - specifically NOT Bondo - I have had excellent luck with a putty
called "allmetal" that uses a metallic filler instead of talc (whcih is what
the cheap ones use) - I've had repairs that are fine, no cracks, after 15
years. the stuff is pricy, but much easier to use than lead, and better for
you and the environment. you can get it at automotive paint supply stores
like FinishMaster
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I need to find a good, knowledgeable old fart, (or young fart), to help
with leading in the body panels(body solder). Seattle area. Help, anyone?
Thanks
JR
Dweller in the cellar



Solder seal the joints, then fill with a metalized filler like
Alumaplex or a fine chopped glass lighweight filler - NOT a polyester
filler. Get the best of both worlds. The new filler is less than half
the weight of lead, much simpler to apply and finish,