I will need to do some filler work to match my quarters to my tailights, as well as to fill the seams where I weld my new quarters back on. I removed the factory lead at the original joints and was planning to replace the lead, but I'm having second thoughts. I can do lead work, but I'm wondering if I should.
I know Steve's Auto restorations uses lead extensively, and no plastic fillers at all. But I'm hearing that most guys nowadays use plastic fillers. The advantage of lead is that it's permanent and it's expansion rate is similar to steel. But plastic is much easier to use.
The bottom of the b-pillar on a Nomad is notorious for cracking. I am wondering is plastic filler would be more forgiving there, or if lead would be stronger and less prone to cracking.
Where is All-metal or Metal2Metal better to use than regular fillers? I understand it's harder to work, but it's also tougher and less apt to crack and chip.
Still not sure what to do....part of me wants to use lead everywhere, but I wonder if that's the right path to take. Any input?
I know Steve's Auto restorations uses lead extensively, and no plastic fillers at all. But I'm hearing that most guys nowadays use plastic fillers. The advantage of lead is that it's permanent and it's expansion rate is similar to steel. But plastic is much easier to use.
The bottom of the b-pillar on a Nomad is notorious for cracking. I am wondering is plastic filler would be more forgiving there, or if lead would be stronger and less prone to cracking.
Where is All-metal or Metal2Metal better to use than regular fillers? I understand it's harder to work, but it's also tougher and less apt to crack and chip.
Still not sure what to do....part of me wants to use lead everywhere, but I wonder if that's the right path to take. Any input?