In a message dated 97-12-05 03:50:28 EST, you write:
> Don't be afraid to use filler. To me making a
> "filler free car" is like rebuilding a carb using
> only your mouth. It's a parlour trick, making things
> tougher for a silly reason.
>
> Filler has a bad name because people gob POUNDS
> of it on to fill dents and cover rust. Used properly
> for smoothing and light filling, it's a wonderful
> substance and lasts well.
>
I agree, I've heard from several professionals that
"Bondo" is better than lead ever was. It's the
teenagers trying to build whole cars out of the
stuff that gives it a bad name.
Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s)
EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM
52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMGTR #11470
71 MGB - AMGBA #96-12029, NAMGBR #7-3336
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