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<blockquote data-quote="ClassicBiker" data-source="post: 113729" data-attributes="member: 1632"><p>That's another option. Rather than using bondo to fill in minor dings or dents, lead. Poor preparation and extreme cold can cause bondo (plastic body fillers) to separate from the panel, lead is unlikely to to do so. Just don't sand the leaded area or vacuum up the lead that is removed from the panel. Only use a file and sweep it up. Lead dust from sanding and what a vacuum's exhaust kicks up is more likely to find its way into you and that isn't good.</p><p>Anywhere that body panels met and neither of the panels were removable used to be leaded to give a smooth look. My dad used to say that the guys who did that job on a production line were real artists. They could get the joint covered and smoothed over so well and so fast and that barely any dressing was required, all while the line moved.</p><p>Steven</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ClassicBiker, post: 113729, member: 1632"] That's another option. Rather than using bondo to fill in minor dings or dents, lead. Poor preparation and extreme cold can cause bondo (plastic body fillers) to separate from the panel, lead is unlikely to to do so. Just don't sand the leaded area or vacuum up the lead that is removed from the panel. Only use a file and sweep it up. Lead dust from sanding and what a vacuum's exhaust kicks up is more likely to find its way into you and that isn't good. Anywhere that body panels met and neither of the panels were removable used to be leaded to give a smooth look. My dad used to say that the guys who did that job on a production line were real artists. They could get the joint covered and smoothed over so well and so fast and that barely any dressing was required, all while the line moved. Steven [/QUOTE]
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