I have to agree, john. I used both techniques recently on my '71B and
although the "bondo and spot filler" came out fine, the lead was much, much
easier to use with respect to getting an incredibly smooth finish and
transition. I also took the time to do one bad-spot on the car using only
"hammer and dolly" to achieve the repair. It definetly took a bit of time to
understand how to do it, and then more time to actually fix the spot, but I
must say that every time I look at that spot on my car and marvel at its
perfection (with absolutely no filler), my sense of pride and personal
accomplishment is almost overwhelming.
~alan
'71B
Reply to:
Alan Lott
GTA, Auburn Univeristy
Department of Rehabilitation and Special Education
My Office- (334) 844-2092
Department- (334) 844-5943
Fax- (334) 844-2080
Much to the contrary advice that it would be difficult, I lead loaded a dent
in my 1959 MG Pinninfarina Magnette. It was simple to master, much simpler
than Bondo. WHAT???
Yes, because thinnk of it this way. Lets say you really mess up Bondo...
its there and difficult to remove. Lead? Torch it and its gone.
Summary of how to work lead:
1) spread tinning butter, torch it till its brown. Clean with baking
soda/water, then wash with thinner.
2) heat surface and lead stick. Dap globs on thicker than the dent.
All willy nilly is fine, just get the lead on. Let it harden.
3) Torch your lard tray, and put your special wooden spreader in it to
get it good and greasy. Torch the lead a little, to soften it, then spread
it all smooth with the wooden spreader.
4) File down any high spots, then sand it.
The results are AMAZING. I was simply estatic, it is wonderful. I was
so
impressed. I bought my kit from Eastwood and used a benzomatic from Home
Depot. Anyone who ventures into this and needs help write, because I
mastered this supposive "ancient art" in just a few minutes. It works and
looks great. Its just not as cheap, but talk about a quality repair. I
will
NEVER use bondo again.
John
http://www.mgcars.org.uk/farina
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