On 3/5/2013 8:53 AM, Swingman wrote:
IME, the best thing to do is FIRST make the simple to effect fix ... one
that causes the least further damage to the area, so that if it is not
satisfactory, you have not made matters worse by your first attempt.

From reading the earlier responses, this is what I decided to do. I
have a feeling that the filler will be acceptable, but if not I could
try making a plug of some sort.

Thanks to all.