I'm need some lead body filler and was wondering if anyone still sells it?
Lead body filler
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Eastwoodco.com I think is the website. Eastwood sells everything you need to do it. Kudos to you for not just slapping on some bondo. Leading seems to be a lost art these days and I want to learn it sometime.
Also available at some "old school" hardware stores, too. Do not breathe the fumes. And if you think rust cannot start under lead.....reconsider. Bondo is fine if used to fill no more than 1/8". Be not afraid.
GL
Ed
GL
Ed
Degnol said:
Don't get me wrong, if used properly, plastic filler is great! It's just that many people abuse it. I can't even count the number of times I've seen people just spread that stuff on over an entire panel and in some places 1/2" thick.
I really was not taking issue with you. Just scared about people not realizing what lead fumes can do. I've watched solder wipers at work and it is pretty amazing, but there is quite a learning curve and the additional risks of the fumes. Bottom line is there is not really an advantage. JMO
Ed
Ed
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it comes down to prep work, proper prep and either is fine. i have never worked with lead but my uncle used to use it all the time on the old 1920-1940 Fords he would restore
stinkyfj60
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Good local parts stores have it too. I worked at a local independent and we carried it with our body/paint supplies for the old school body guys.
Whatever you do don't use the "all metal" or "alumi-lead" fillers. I had to redo my 37 because it lifted off the clean sheetmetal after a year in the sun. JUNK...
And I agree bondo, featherfill, and its other names is fine and permanent if applied correctly even up to 1/4 inch.
I will be experimenting with lead soon on my roadster however, just because the car is very old school anyway.
And I agree bondo, featherfill, and its other names is fine and permanent if applied correctly even up to 1/4 inch.
I will be experimenting with lead soon on my roadster however, just because the car is very old school anyway.
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Cruisers arn't old school? I've worked with lead a few times it isn't very difficult a good respirator and some patience is all you need, other then heating it up it is very similar to fiberglass work
Has anybody tried that lead-free stuff? Its a little more expensive but you can sand on it.
I've seen blocks of lead at ace hardware in the plumbing section.
I've seen people use lead that they got for free from the tire place. All of those weights they take off and throw into a bucket when they change out tires.
Make sure when using lead that you get the correct flux material to treat the steel with. I believe it contains nickel or zinc.
Fred
Make sure when using lead that you get the correct flux material to treat the steel with. I believe it contains nickel or zinc.
Fred
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yep I believe it is zinc, I used to use lead at the mould shop sometimes, I'm pretty sure it is zinc
IIRC, body lead has 75%lead / 25%tin, whereas solder is 50/50 lead/tin. Straight lead won't bond to the steel properly.
Dunbar
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Lead Body Filler?
I've got the lead to fill your body right here!
Courtesy of Eastwood, Clint that is. Dirty Harry.
I've got the lead to fill your body right here!
Courtesy of Eastwood, Clint that is. Dirty Harry.
LOL, funny---Eastwood's lead body filler. . . . .
Where's the flood Clint? Met him when he was mayor of Carmel CA. Seemed to be a really nice guy. Big son of a "B". Also met Bo Derric the same week. Her hooters look even beter in person!